I have had my three black rocks for nearly a year now and I woundered if I was sold duds but no, they are great, took ages to lay but they are very tame, hardy and lay an egg each day, Inow want more but must make a better hutch, they are fun to have and I have been planting stuff in the garden tody, they were almost on my spade looking for worms, nice, happy birds like me!!!! good luck and enjoy!!!