I think the other colors are interesting, but the birds we have need work and I feel like I can't give them what they need if I go buy a chicken every time I see one that is pretty.I think once people calm down and no longer "want" all the pretty colors, they realize they need to be breeding blacks or some other basic color. I know with me, I started out wanting nothing but BBS. But no more colors. Even just this one seemed overwhelming to get right. Since then, I'd rather concentrate on a solid color. It is my hope that all new people such as I will eventually arrive at the same point. I do love looking at them, and Jubilee Orps are my all time favorite color. But I'll just be looking, thanks.
One of our Java organization members found some old photos of black and mottled Java cocks - they sure don't look like our modern Javas. More of a "wild" look to them. Fascinating doing research on chickens.