I own 70+ standard size cochins and 2 bantams of every different color! They are very calm, peaceful chickens and easy to care for. I have a 3 year old and 1 year old that play with them without problems. The only con that I know of is that it takes them a while to start laying. But, once they start, mine usually lay at least every other day and most will lay daily. But, when you have this many, you get more eggs than you want!