@SoCal Dorkings:
Well it does sound like you've got a good start, and although I would hve said that you only need to get your stock from one source, if you've got it from two, that's your reality.
What I'd say about breeding though is that the state of things has changed a bit. There are enough of us currently working with the three primary color patterns of Red, White and Silver Grey, that, in those patterns at least, we don't have to worry so much about being caught without genetics. Indeed, among breeders, the Reds seem to be the strongest variety. With that in mind I'd recommend breeding from two or three pairs only.
If you don't have a Standard, get one right away. Go to the APA website and order it on-line. You can't really be successful without it.
I'd honestly say drop the Coloreds and stick to the Reds. Coloreds are difficult because they're not available in any number, and they're not genetically stable, which are two clear reasons for which they're not a good place for a beginner to start.
Separate out your Coloreds, and look at your Reds. Weigh them all, and see if they're all about the same. If you have any that stand out as being lighter than the rest, put them to the side. Then take those that meet the weight requirements or most closely approach them, and consider their type. In one of your photos you have two females side by side--given it could be the fault of the photo; you'll have to see in person whether it maintains--but one of the females is distinctly longer than the other. That would be a point in her favor. Look at all of your birds side by side and compare them from above, below, from the side, from the front. Feel their bodies, select females that aren't pinched at the tail.
Color-wise your girls' backs should have clear shafting, which is when the shaft of the feather is a different color than the rest of the feather. The shafting should be golden yellow. Google image photos of Light Brown Leghorns. This is the color pattern you are looking for except that the females backs are to have clearly visible shafting where in the Leghorns they are not. The heads of your females should be golden in color and not black. It appears that come of your females are dark headed, steer clear of this.
Keep two or, maximum, three pairs. Keep one extra red male in case of suddent tragedy. We always need a VP. You can keep the other females for eggs and broodies, and then eat the others.
Best of luck and keep us posted!
