Hi, my girlfriend and I are new to chickens and we would like to start getting eggs as soon as possible, so originally we planned to buy some hens that were already laying, but we have also thought about raising chicks. What are the benefits of raising the chicks as opposed to buying hens? Will the chickens like us more and be more friendly if we raise them? Would it be safe to get a hen or two now and then raise two chicks to join them later?