We've had amazing luck with the BSL. Super Layer but sometimes they get egg bound. Lost one last winter because we didn't recognize the signs quickly enough. BSL's are very curious, social chickens. Ours are the first to greet us and the most vocal. Sometimes annoyingly vocal. They can be demanding when they want attention (assuming they're hand raised) and love to be held. We have incredibly cold winters and some severe hot summers and the BSL's just take it in stride.
Here's a picture of our Layla (named her that because she's such a good layer)
Here's a picture of our Layla (named her that because she's such a good layer)