Welcome to BYC, and thanks for the interesting introduction. Study the forums, question, plan, and you will be set for success in establishing your flock.
Thanks for all the warm welcomes... I am excited and looking forward to new adventures and trying to figure out what to do next as I get ready to start a flock and a new garden in the spring. Trying to figure out what to order, where to order it from and when to order it all - so having lots of fun researching right now.
With our Minnesota weather try to avoid single comb breeds.. They will get frostbite and fall off the first winter...EE are fun and a good choice for a small layer flock.