Thanks everyone! I got them last week, the avatar pic is my rooster! We ended up with a pair of cochins, a pair of BB reds, a japanese hen, and a seabright hen. Yes, a very interesting combination. I let my boys pick them out since they'll be mostly pets. I just love them! They're a very nice start... hehe.
Plans in the works for a real coop next spring, and some full size layers!
Welcome from Idaho!
Tons of info here. I relied on this site and chicken magazines to get me started. So far so good. The advice on here has saved me $ and frustration.