KillerB's: That's what I've heard. Also heard that they are much healthier.
Bruce: I have also thought about Australorps. A friend of mine has one and he loves his girls! Such beautiful chickens with the green shine shinning in the sunlight!
Like I've said, I'm so new to this myself just like you are. I've been making me a list of stuff I need. I put what I need, how much it is, the best one I think I need, and the store that carrys it at a lower price.
I've also done my research on each breed of chicken that I like. I'm down to...
I'm in the same boat as you are.We're moving too (hopefully). Untill then, we're just waiting and doing research. This thread helped me alot and just proved to myself that I'm on the right track. I was going to start out with 15 chicks from a hatchery. But, since I've read this whole thread, I...