We have had our Buffs for just over 2 years their production is good. Hearty birds they can handle the winter well and keep laying. Come when they are called keep the garden clean of bugs, not party animals ( they go to bed at night ) not like the ducks who stay up till they get locked in. An all round good looking , good laying , good foraging, happy (spoiled) chicken. Whats not to like about a Orpington Buff or otherwise.