Anyone can build a coop! I'm looking to get 4-5 hens I'm still deciding on silkies, buff Orpington, or rir! It will probably come down to which I find first.
What, you did it yourself?! It's beautiful! As for the breeds, you should try all of them. I personally love my Buff Orp, and she is my second best layer. My best layer is a Red sex-link, she has only missed 3 days of laying since she has started laying in September! She is also sweet and is in the middle of the pecking order even though she is the second smallest of my flock. I hope everything goes well for you!Thanks y'all! I did it mostly by myself (had help with metal roof) and I'm only 15.
I actually was thinking about having a mix flock couple silkies, a buff, and a rir. I like all the colors in a mixed flock. If I could find some eggs around my to hatch I would do that but I haven't had luck with that yet. I'm ready to try out my new incubator I got for Christmas (hovabator 1588 with egg turner) and my brooder and my ecoglow brooder heaters! My brooder still need two more doors but I think it looks great so far! 
it's 3'x1 1/2' two story.
