Of the birds that survived (Buffs, Barrred Rocks, RIR, Guinea hens) I was very happy with them, they were to standard, and they laid nice sized eggs and for years.
I have tractor supply Red Stars that I bought in 2012 that haven't laid since last October......
Only the BA and SLW from CH...
For those who love CH... don't dis me... nikki asked for our opinion and I'm just giving her mine...
We used to purchase from Cackle Hatchery, (2009 - 2011)
1) always had a couple of chicks dead in the box and then a few die within the 1st week. - We had no control over the ones in the box...