Great, thanks.
6 years isn't bad! BO's never seem to live very long lives. I have two lads at the moment. Both 3 years. They are the nicest boys ever.
I bought a Light Sussex chick along with a Cuckoo Maran. Turns out the CM is a Silver Laced Wyandotte. The LS is a buff orpington. I'm doomed...
Helpful to know about the barring.
I've mainly had buff orps all this time and they're about the only breed I actually know well. I have had a few others but not so many.
I hear BR's are friendly though. I really want to get some different breeds.