If you are dreaming about adding to your flock this year, you are in good company Winter is the perfect time to slow down, scroll through a hatchery catalog, and plan which birds will fill your egg basket come spring Most people get into backyard chickens for the fresh eggs, and honestly, it is hard to beat a farm-fresh breakfast What surprises many first-timers is how quickly these sweet birds become beloved pets Choosing the right popular egg layer breeds means thinking about more than just egg counts It means finding hens that lay well, get along with their