I've been raising chickens for about 6 years now; inherited the passion from my son who started his flock and has now 'flown the coop'. I try to balance my flock of 40 hens between really good laying hens and beautiful specialty birds. I sell eggs locally, and start pullets for a few friends and neighbors. It's been a very enjoyable hobby and an easy addition to our ranch where we raise commercial red angus cattle.