Working on starting my first flock of chickens, other than when i was a kid and my grandma had a big flock on the farm.I have a pretty big backyard, so I figured I should put it to good use. I love organic chicken and eggs so I am suprised I haven't started sooner. I am in Portland, OR and I have looked on craigslist as a few locals selling chickens, we are going to go out and get a light and a brooder and pick up some chicks tomorrow, pretty excited. A few breeds on my wanted list are Ameraucana, Australorp, Olive Egger, a few varaties of Wyandotte, Black Copper Maran, Dark Brahma and possibly a Polish, and Turken. My neighbor has two Delaware chicks for me, about a month old. I was thinking of getting a Silkie, but I'm worried that she may be picked on for being smaller. I doubt I'll be able to find them all, but it would be nice
My goal is to have a rainbow assortment of eggs, Blue, Green, Dark Red and Brown, a Pink layer would be nice but sounds like mostly luck from what I've read so far. If you have any experience with any of these birds feel free to share your experiences, tips, and reccomnedations.
This is my first post just wanted to introduce myself and I will report back on what I end up with after searching around tommorrow.
I also have two dogs, if you have any tips on introducing them and at what age it should be done I am interested in learning more about that.

This is my first post just wanted to introduce myself and I will report back on what I end up with after searching around tommorrow.
I also have two dogs, if you have any tips on introducing them and at what age it should be done I am interested in learning more about that.