This forum is a wealth of information and I'm happy to be here. I am new to raising chickens, but have raised turkeys and ducks in the past. I kind of outdid myself for getting started....I have 30 chickens. They are a mix of Dominique, Barred Rock, Black Maran, Red Wyandotte, Dark Brahma, Blue Austrolorp, White Leghorn, and Ameraucana. They free-range all day and sleep in a spacious coop.