We're starting with pullets. Didn't want to be overwhelmed by raising chicks and nervous about introducing hens if we're not able to get what we want from one source.
Thank you for all the "welcome" wishes :-) We live in a city suburb, so are somewhat limited. Right now the plan is to get 2 Barred Rock, 2 Rhode Island Red, and 2 Easter Eggars. Don't want to overwhelmed by chicks; don't want to have to introduce older hens to one another (we're admittedly...