choose a breed

I'd like to have 3 chickens total so that when the girls production slows down I have room for more. I'm getting a copper Marans, a production blue and an Easter egger. What are the chances the Easter egger lays brown eggs? Someone said try to get one with blue/green/grey legs, is that true...

I have investigated both breeds (Golden Cuckoo Maran & Silver Gray Dorking) for a while but they both seem like a great choice for my homestead (flock-friendly, predator savvy, and docile). Which breed should I pick? Has anyone had one of these breeds before?

So, I'm learning more about ducks every day. I am looking into getting ducks in a few years. I need to choose breeds, though. I don't want meat ducks, and eggs aren't necessary but I'm not against them. The main reason I might keep ducks is because I think they will be nice pets to keep around...

Recently one of our chickens died, and now we only have two. I want to get two more. I was thinking about getting a Silkie. I heard that they are docile, heat resistant, and pretty good layers. Could you share your experiences with Silkies? I live in Houston, so they need to be heat resistant...

Have 5 acres of land help me choose:Can i get 2 of each or not. Columbian Wyandotte, Barred Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Buff orpington. I want to start with 8 or 12 to begin with this is my first.