Welcome to the forum. I think you will like it here. Why don't you join us on the Arkansas thread, following link.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=37675
You menioned genetics. The three that immediately come to mind on here that you might want to look up are Henk69, Tadkerson, and Sonoran Silkies. I know I'm insulting others that know what they are talking about, but they can introduce themselves.
I'll also suggest you look at these two links. You might enjoy them. I'll warn you that the cross calculator can become addictive.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261208
Cross Calculator
http://kippenjungle.nl/Overzicht.htm#kipcalculator
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=37675
You menioned genetics. The three that immediately come to mind on here that you might want to look up are Henk69, Tadkerson, and Sonoran Silkies. I know I'm insulting others that know what they are talking about, but they can introduce themselves.
I'll also suggest you look at these two links. You might enjoy them. I'll warn you that the cross calculator can become addictive.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261208
Cross Calculator
http://kippenjungle.nl/Overzicht.htm#kipcalculator
