In April 2014, we purchased 4 Black Australorp chicks from a feed store. They were our first chickens, and we still have them.
(they were molting when these pics were taken, so that is why the second one is bald.)
They are VERY tame, very quiet, don't try to fly out of yard, smart and are a good choice if you live in an urban area. These are also very good with children and don't mind being handled. They somewhat slow down with laying during the winter, however. Also, they don't eat eggs. Once or twice I found the remains of an egg in the coop, but they never eat eggs after that.
(they were molting when these pics were taken, so that is why the second one is bald.)
They are VERY tame, very quiet, don't try to fly out of yard, smart and are a good choice if you live in an urban area. These are also very good with children and don't mind being handled. They somewhat slow down with laying during the winter, however. Also, they don't eat eggs. Once or twice I found the remains of an egg in the coop, but they never eat eggs after that.