Yes to all that,the cockerals are all different,i had one we called him Mystro,he,d start crowing at two in the morning sometimes!Didnt last long im afraid.Didnt eat him though,took him to a friends house.Very healthy,but you must give them good conditions.Ex bats have no meat on them but the marans do.They are a french breed i think.Lovely birds.You may get a very quiet one if you find a good breeder,there are plenty about.Have fun.