CarolinaHen, I took no offense. Talking my chickens to sleep sounds silly to me, too and I'm the one doing it! I'm taking everyone's suggestions seriously, and I appreciate all of them.
SD Bird Lady, My gosh it is cold there! You must have gotten the Arctic air that somehow passed over us. We actually had a green Christmas and still no snow here at 2200'. I don't know this whole molt thing. I see plenty of feathers laying around, but no one looks like they're missing any. Maybe just too young(oldest are 6 mos.).
Livininbrazil, Gorgeous hen! Is she what they call partridge? I had hoped for at least one partridge hen when I ordered eggs but only got a cockerel.
Huntress, a sun room? What a smart way to build! I have a big window on the south side of the coop, but need to put a big ledge up there for them to sunbathe during the winter. So you ship eggs? Are they Darks? Hmmmmmmm. Naw, I'd end up with another pile of roosters.
Summer98, Don't freak out like I did. I think you're right about genetics, and if a breeder is mostly concerned about type and color, etc. The personality might sometimes get overlooked. Sadly, we've all seen it with dogs. My deal was the chick was the only one in the brooder and he cried most of the time. During the day I'd lock the hens in the coop for awhile and let him loose in the run so he could get some fresh air and exercise. He was like an only child to me, and I guess I ruined him. He was my first hatch and first male.
I've been trying to notice how I interact with the next hatch which is three more males. I'm really too busy to spend a lot of time out there, but they do step out of my way which the last one never did. I pick them up now and then, but focus more on the girls. I think it's fine to raise them as you did your beautiful Light, as long as you're the one making the decision. Everyone seems so much happier out there without the last guy. Enjoy your chickens, you're doing fine!
Gryphon, your girl sounds like a riot! Is it true Brahma's hate snow? All mine do is make that little peeping sound as always, it's just gotten louder.
Chickens are fun!