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Some breeds are for show, some are for go! It can be hard to choose between them. I love Lt Brahma, Black and White pleases my eye, but they are lousy layers and voracious eaters. Tried some SLW, on a B&W whim, mine were weak feathered, but pretty good layers of medium eggs. One turned out...

Might try browsing these threads: https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/68472908/?q=Swedish%2BFlower&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1 Might also try starting a new thread in the genetics forum.

None....you're asking a lot from one breed/cross of bird. 'Dual purpose' breeds do neither well. Even high production layer breeds need time off during the year to molt, and also won't live as long. As for 'getting along'...not really breed specific, depends on individual birds and often how...

:gig this can be said of almost any non-high production layer. Most chickens bring the feast or famine aspect with them, eggs are a seasonal food.