I own several different breeds and these have become my favorite. I must be lucky because my hens are rather calm and not at all flighty. They do love to be around me, but they are rather aloof. They LOVE to be out and forage. In the evening when the other breed hens are hanging out at the feeder, they are still out in the field. I have a couple of young roosters and they are perfect gentlemen. They are very non violent and are great for predator watch. Much nicer than my other roosters!