I have a Black Australorp and a Buff Orpington in my small flock. They are both so friendly and quiet. Too young to be laying yet, but around Thanksgiving we should have something else to be thankful for. Love Meyer's chicks.
The meal maker is a free chick they offer when you buy 3 or more. It is either a layer or a meat bird depending on what you ordered. If you order all layers, then you get a random layer, etc. The idea is that you will donate the eggs or meat to someone in need.