we are from mansfield connecticut we are new to the world of poultry.we just started this year we have 5 buff orp,3blueorp,2blackorp,4comets,3royal palms,2 narragansetts,an coming soon 2 blue slates.we are raising them for egg an to hatch chicks in the spring.we are very open to any advice or help people can offer.we also mightget a peacock if the girls have there way.jim debbie an emily