We like Red Stars, they are a cross and they lay almost 365 days a year regardless of weather. You can get them through mail order or in the spring from Tractor Supply (they don't call them Red Stars though). They aren't a dual purpose bird but they are really good layers. If you want a good...
Yep same here. We have a well and we choose to drink distilled water. Lots of info out there that says its not bad for you.
Also research stating that it doesn't leach minerals etc etc. People just need to read for themselves and decide.