Hi all! I'm new to all this so I need some advice. My family and I are purchasing a home next month. It's up the mountain on 1.3 acres. It's bordered by woods and state game lands with one permanent neighbor on one side and part time neighbors on the other. We'd like to start a small flock of chickens for two reasons. We love eggs and go through a lot so we need good layers (preferably large eggs). We want them to be free range during the day (penned at night). we also have 3 dogs, 2 kids and a cat so we want tick/bug control. We live in central pa so winters can be harsh so something that will be cold Hardy. What breed or breeds do you suggest we get (and how many)? Also, any advice you can give me would be great. Thanks!
