My Old English roosted in the trees very well after they were scared off from roosting in the rafters of their shed because of a predator attack. If they are provided with nest boxes they lay quite well. They are great fliers. they are also good brooders. In fact we have more than we need because they will find other places to lay and then hatch out a brood. Want some of them? You can get some in Freeland Michigan from us for free!