Paddler,
I am extremely happy I got rid of what I had to be honest. Glad the legbar, brahma, wellsumers etc are gone. I did keep the broody brahma that raised the chicks though. I figured she may come in handy now and she is quite the protective mother.
Mikes Icelandics that are growing out are amazing looking, love the looks, the flightiness doesnt bother me, as I dont make friends anyways, and its best for them to be cautious here when free ranging. the polish and serama are the kiddos, I kept the Marans so I had some cool layers. I just wish I could find some good quality like these that also lay a very very dark egg. I havent dwelled on it, after the crap I have to go through during the winter perhaps comespring I can search for some to add. Sara did bring me a pair of crele lemon orpingtons, they are where the ducks used to be for now. separated from everyone else. Not sure what to do with them, they are kinda cool but pretty young yet. So you can see I really really cut back the chicken population here. its so quiet too. unless I walk out and the goose and goats catch sight or hear me.