Where to start. Strombergs..
They're a chicken supply company,
Their catalog has a system to identify the right chickens.
You want "winter hardy".
Americana is a winter hardy breed.
Strombergs catalog is where to start.
Chicken feed has increased from $11.50 to $15.50 a bag.
A day old chick takes about 6 months to start laying eggs
You have to plan way ahead.
I have somewhat amazing foresight.
I saw this coming and was squawking about it years ago.
They called me a conspiracy theorist and ignored.