Me too. I have plenty of black chickens of various breeds. I was hoping for crests, maybe beards or silky feathers like large silkies. These are a mix so I guess anything can happen. It will be an adventure, but dark (melanistic) skin was the main draw.
I would find an all black flock lacking in some respects but I truly love black chickens. Black hens intermingling with different colors are very interesting. Black is as different as the light it reflects. Beetle green and purple are quite beautiful.
I just ordered 5 female from Hoover's today also
5 Buckeye female and
5 Chocolate Orpington female
All were a very reasonable price
Shipping in April :jumpy :wee