These are some interesting posts. I purchased 10 Delaware peeps, from a hatchery, based on their description. They were described as gentle, easy to handle, good layers, all of which are what I was looking for. I could tell right of the bat that they has more personality than your average red bantams. They are very curious and not as afraid as the reds. However my reds are between 2 and 4 years old. I don't want them getting bullied. I guess we will wait and see how these guys act. I still keep them indoors since it gets down to the 50's and they are only a month old. This will be interesting.