I got a black star accidentally with my PBR chick and it was the luckiest, happiest accident ever! This is my favorite hen. If I only cared about egg productivity I would have a flock of Black Stars. Quiet, friendly and never misses a day laying. Never ruffles any feathers in the flock, always happy to be picked up, and tolerant of my other animals. A nice heavy bodied hen that is not flighty. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the beauty of this mature hen- coppers and irridecents shine through their black feathers