I have had a mixed flock of hens for about 4 years now, but was limited in the number of birds I could have. I found out after the fact that despite being pretty rural, they weren't actually allowed.
So we have picked up and moved to an acreage, where I can have all the birds I want and roosters too!
I've got a new coop coming in the spring and am excited by the possibility of breeding my own birds.
It's nice to kind of start again now that I've gotten my feet wet, now I can address all of the "we should have done it differently" things that come up after the first set up.
It's nice to *meet* you all
Jenny
...like they said...friendly bunch here..incredible human reaourse on poultry so get comfortable and have some fun.. 
Pet quality wheaten/blue wheaten ameraucanas, welsummers, barred rocks, light brown leghorns; Projects on the go: rhodebars, welbars