loribischof
In the Brooder
pretty
Right now breeds I am considering.....
Swedish Flower Hens
BLR and SL Wyandotte
Barnevelder
Marans
[COLOR=383838]Bielefelder[/COLOR]
[COLOR=383838]Legbar[/COLOR]
[COLOR=383838]Isbar [/COLOR]
[COLOR=333333]Welsummer[/COLOR]
[COLOR=333333]Vorverk[/COLOR]
Maybe [COLOR=333333]Orpingtons[/COLOR]
Nice list. Looks like you are interested in a wide range of egg color? Many of these are on my list to acquire!
Two things as a fellow newbie. 1. Confirm that the breeds and who you are buying from say that they are more docile. For instance Delawares are described as a calm bird, but if you read customer reviews the Delawares from mypetchicken have a reputation for being little hellions. I feel that it takes a bit to get confident with birds and the calm ones make it easier. I just want you to enjoy your birds rather than feel overwhelmed.
2. My part of the sate (Erie) has had horrible below zero cold snaps the past two years. The smaller the comb the less likely to get frostbite.
Can't wait to hear what you pick out! Good luck!