Hmmm... This is the time of year to do your research. Chickens are winding down their laying for the year and most will have all but stopped for the winter by the end of October/early November. The days are too short to stimulate the hormones to lay. Yes, some breeds will lay all year, but few people want to part with birds from those breeds....they need the eggs for themselves to get through the winter til the rest of the flock starts laying in March/April.
And kids and a rooster? Not so sure about that one. If you haven't raised the rooster from a chick it might be tricky for a child to be able to handle him. And he will have to be caught, cleaned and caged if you are going to show him for 4-H.
First get your coop completed. Then research what breeds you want. Then see if someone is downsizing their flock for winter (cuz who wants to feed extra birds for zero return?) and can help you with your hens. That whole rooster thing I'm not so sure about....raise your 4-H bird from a chick....or show a nice hen.
