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I chose Delaware when I first got chickens in '08 and have had them ever since. Finding non hatchery Dels wasn't easy. I love my Dels they are easy going and will take in any hen I put in with them. The roosters don't bother the chicks either. If I have youngsters to grow out I just put them in with the Dels and switch them all to a grower feed. They are my best winter layer.
I got them for their temperament. They do well in confinement, if you need to leave them in the run, but as with all birds don't over crowd them.
They are hard to bring to SOP though, which is why I think folks give up on them.