Have been raising chickens since 1954. Grandpa had a 250 layer house and we had about 150. He started me so I could have some money to spend. In FFA I was on the poultry judging team. When I got married I started a different breed every two or three years. Kept it small 25 to 30. Now I am retired and living on edge of town. What just a few to keep me young. Looking for plans for a small house.