Hello fellow Marylanders! This is my first post on BYC, but I have been lurking for awhile, gathering as much info as possible for my first chicken acquisition. I am in the process of building a coop right now, and I want to start out with 6 chickens I think. I would really like to get pullets that are ready to lay, as I want to keep things as simple as possible at first, and don't want to mess around with babies. I am right down the road from Bel Air, so I was hoping to get some chickens at the show on the 21st. Will there be pullets there to purchase? I don't wish to keep any roosters, so I really don't want to buy pairs- is this possible, or does everyone sell a rooster and pullet together? I am hoping to get 2 silkies, and 4 LF's, maybe 1 salmon faverolle, 1 black australorp, 1 ameraucana, and I think the wyandottes are soooo pretty so I would like one of them too. I think this is a good variety of chickens to begin, and from what I've read, these are all pretty easy-going breeds, plus I like the variety of egg colors! Any input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jordan