We personally drove to Cackle Hatchery instead of shipping. I purchased the rainbow layer assortment, as well as extra Ameraucanas and Black Copper Morans. Sexting was pretty accurate, however, i did end up with 1 Roo out of 17. They are all beautiful and excellent egg layers. Rusty (the rooster) is a bit fiesty, but that is to be expected of a young rooster anyways. They have been handled since day 1 so they are pretty social with excellent demeanor. All of the Morans are heavily leg feathered and are the most beautiful shiny black you have ever seen. The Ameraucanas are perfect as well. The Easter Eggers are also all very beautifully marked. (I prefer unique coloring, so i favor easter eggers and mixes.) I know you said you don't really care about the eggs, but we have had great quality eggs and egg production as well. Lots of variations in egg colors from the EEs, and they dont seem to be all from the same crosses. My Plymouth Barred Rock we got from Orschlens, but she is quality too. Its sort of hard to breed for lap pets, as all chickens have different personalities and preferences, just like all of us. Visual appearance is easier to satisfy, and if you are looking for pure breed looking chickens easy to identify by markings and such, most big name hatcheries will satisfy your wants.
