I've had these birds a bit over a year and I will never have a flock without them again. They come just as advertised. Bielefelders are just breathtaking in real life, with their vibrant coloration and enormous size. They are super friendly and inquisitive and very docile (especially the roosters). There is never any fighting and everyone just gets along! They do have a tendency to get picked on in a mixed flock so I would recommend separation or mixing of only super docile breeds. Bielies lay very large eggs and are nice, regular layers. They are also autosexing, which is nice.
They do eat more than a lot of breeds as they grow. That did seem to stabilize as they got close to full grown. They are also still relatively rare and may be difficult to find.
I would absolutely recommend this great breed to anyone, and think they would especially be great for a first time chicken owner. They are so easy going and docile that they would be a great addition to any backyard.