Nor Cal newbies Rich and Vivian Hi All!!

Im happy to introduce ourselves to this huge great forum,
We are from the Solano County, Vallejo,Benicia area and are in the pre_newbie stage!
We are doing our homework re: purchasing a coop/run combo, setting up brooder box gear and drooling over sexy hen Pix he he... Our post holiday wish list for our "magic four" starter chicks n pullets may incude a barred rock ,an orph of exotic color such as red penciled or black laced orphington, a barred rock or amrock, a cuckoo marans or the famous red blue laced WM thingy-Please forgive, im typing on smart phone with dumb fingers, I know the hen but cant get it right! Any other suggestions for pretty productive and cuddly birds??
Home comes complete with large lawn pea gravel pad sun & willow shade, 20 years cockatiel and cockatoo raising experience,and a kind hearted border/aussie dog who loves to nurture kittens infants and tiny critters! Hope you enjoyed the Novel, amd Thanks!!
Rich and Vivian