Annette,(posted 9002 days ago)I've raised both. They are very nice birds and we've had both kind set for us. Chickens were our first critters (don't let your husband read this), we now have sheep and are getting our first 2 hogs this spring. We started as gardeners too. Believe it or not we actually got our first chickens when we were graduate students in Miami FL. We lived in a hispanic neighborhood. Many of our neighbors had fighting cocks so our aracauna's were quiet by comparison!
They aren't difficult to raise and believe me will bring you hours of enjoyment. I remember my kids use to eat their breakfast in our Wisconsin basement when we got an order of mail chicks one year, just so they could watch them.
With a little care, they will bring you many hours of enjoyment, bountiful eggs and a nice chicken dinner or too. Good Luck and don't forget to enjoy them!!!!
Kim