Quote: If he doesn't want black chickens, then I would go with Mountain Peeps suggestion of Buff Orpingtons. They are not quite as prolific at laying as Black Australorps, but they are still good layers, and they have all of the same friendly, calm, and gentle temperament qualities as the Australorps. As with the Australorps, my children, and now my granddaughter, made pets of our Buff Orpingtons. Whatever you end up getting, good luck with your flock.
