I bought my Delawares from 2 different hatcheries. The first group are 6 weeks old and the serving group is 3 weeks old. I cannot say enough good things about them. I have a very mixed flock, but have decided that I will focus mostly on breeding Dellies. About the time the pullets start to lay the cockerels well be ready as fryers. If someone were only able to have one breed I would only suggest this breed. The history of the Delawares is pretty interesting too.