I have four straight run Barnevelders coming next week. I never paid them any attention until a few weeks ago. They are hatchery birds (Hoover's) but hopefully will be nice looking.
I'm growing out 2 batches of BBS Barnie chicks right now. Last year we ended up with 75% of our chicks being pullets, this year it looks like we will end up with only 30% being pullets. I'm bummed! Guess that means I have a good excuse to hatch more chicks, right?