They are great egg layers, they hold the record for most eggs laid in 365 days, (364). Good meat chickens also. The hens are really good, they would be worth getting if you want some consistent eggs in your fridge. I hope this helps you some.
Welcome to the site, glad you are no longer a lurker. So what kind of flock will you be getting. I would recommend for you to think about getting some RIRS and or Rocks...good luck.
My name is sean, I am new to this site and it seems great. I am about to be moving to 10 acres I purchased last year and the first thing I am going to do is get some RIR and Rocks, probably 5 hens each, no roosters yet. I will be building a coop soon and will have it completed before I buy the...