I have both Light Sussex and Chocolate Silver Laced Orpingtons and both fit your criteria. They are quiet, dignified, friendly, very good layers, and are pretty to look at.
I was horrified for you! 😱 I was a little stressed reading that thread and I couldn’t get to the end fast enough to see if the resolution was “right”. 😂😂😂
In reading various sources about creating green & olive colored egg layers I have noted that the WTB’s are mentioned far less frequently in comparison to the CCL. Am I right or is my perception skewed? And if I’m right, why? The WTB doesn’t seem as popular to own simply as a blue egg producer...
The Delaware hens I’ve seen have been large, coarse birds with a no nonsense attitude about them. Had no idea they were so cute as babies! How are they doing now? Would love an update and pictures, if possible. Congrats on getting such nice quality chicks. That’s always so exciting. 🙂