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Brown Egg Layers
Red Sex-Link
Day old and Ready-to-Lay
Available as RTL throughout March to November
The Red Sex-Link is a top performing brown/red hybrid. Of all our brown egg layers, this is the lightest (about 3½ lbs. at 18 weeks and about 4½ to 5 lbs. after a year of laying), and the best feed converter, meaning it will cost you less to feed.
Most brown egg layer pullets will consume 9-10 kgs of feed by the onset of egg production. The Red Sex-Link will consume 7-8 kgs depending on when they start laying.
In its first year, production can reach 327 eggs. Red Sex-Link birds have done well in large free-range trials in the U.K. Females are reddish-brown in colour with white underfeathers. Males are mostly white and some may have a few brown markings on
Available as RTL throughout March to November
The Red Sex-Link is a top performing brown/red hybrid. Of all our brown egg layers, this is the lightest (about 3½ lbs. at 18 weeks and about 4½ to 5 lbs. after a year of laying), and the best feed converter, meaning it will cost you less to feed.
Most brown egg layer pullets will consume 9-10 kgs of feed by the onset of egg production. The Red Sex-Link will consume 7-8 kgs depending on when they start laying.
In its first year, production can reach 327 eggs. Red Sex-Link birds have done well in large free-range trials in the U.K. Females are reddish-brown in colour with white underfeathers. Males are mostly white and some may have a few brown markings on
Barred Plymouth Rock
Day old and Ready-to-Lay
Available as RTL in March/early April and September
This veteran of all the brown egg breeds is still available in quantity. For many years, they were almost extinct, as many poultry growers were carried away with the new crossbreeds. Every superior breed will prove its worth in the end, and these have made a comeback mainly because of their good meat qualities, combined with good brown egg production. People in the fly-tying business say that the Barred Plymouth Rock males carry the best “cape feathers” for that type of use. Both females and males are grey barred in colour, with the female being a bit darker. Females weigh approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks and 5-6 lbs. at end of lay. Males are 1-1½ lbs. heavier than females.
Barred Rocks will lay approximately 250 eggs in their first year.
Available as RTL in March/early April and September
This veteran of all the brown egg breeds is still available in quantity. For many years, they were almost extinct, as many poultry growers were carried away with the new crossbreeds. Every superior breed will prove its worth in the end, and these have made a comeback mainly because of their good meat qualities, combined with good brown egg production. People in the fly-tying business say that the Barred Plymouth Rock males carry the best “cape feathers” for that type of use. Both females and males are grey barred in colour, with the female being a bit darker. Females weigh approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks and 5-6 lbs. at end of lay. Males are 1-1½ lbs. heavier than females.
Barred Rocks will lay approximately 250 eggs in their first year.
Black Sex-Link
Day old and Ready-to-Lay
Available as RTL in March/early April, September and November
This layer is one of the top egg producers of large brown eggs at approximately 250 in its first year, and performs well in all types of conditions. The females are black with a tinge of red on the neck and breast. Female live weight is approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks, 5 lbs. at 30 weeks, and 5½+ lbs. at end of lay. Males are a dark barred colour, similar to Barred Rocks, and weigh approximately 1½ lbs. heavier than females. This bird’s black colour tends to absorb light, so we recommend brighter or more intense lighting for top egg production.
Available as RTL in March/early April, September and November
This layer is one of the top egg producers of large brown eggs at approximately 250 in its first year, and performs well in all types of conditions. The females are black with a tinge of red on the neck and breast. Female live weight is approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks, 5 lbs. at 30 weeks, and 5½+ lbs. at end of lay. Males are a dark barred colour, similar to Barred Rocks, and weigh approximately 1½ lbs. heavier than females. This bird’s black colour tends to absorb light, so we recommend brighter or more intense lighting for top egg production.
Columbian Rock X
Day old and Ready-to-Lay
Available as RTL in March/early April, September and November
This proven crossbreed has been with us for over 40 years, and today bears the distinction of being one of the hardiest breeds to be found. These birds have a beautiful colour pattern. They are a good producer of quality brown eggs at approximately 250 in its first year, a very quiet and docile bird in the laying pen, and good for the yard. Heavier than hybrids, live weight will be approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks and close to 6 lbs. at end of lay for females. Males are approximately 1½ lbs. heavier.
Available as RTL in March/early April, September and November
This proven crossbreed has been with us for over 40 years, and today bears the distinction of being one of the hardiest breeds to be found. These birds have a beautiful colour pattern. They are a good producer of quality brown eggs at approximately 250 in its first year, a very quiet and docile bird in the laying pen, and good for the yard. Heavier than hybrids, live weight will be approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks and close to 6 lbs. at end of lay for females. Males are approximately 1½ lbs. heavier.
Rhode Island Red
Day old and Ready-to-Lay
Available as RTL in March/early April and September
This popular breed is used in most crossbred varieties available today. Its bloodlines flow in most brown egg breeds throughout the world. Rhode Island Reds are a good producer of brown eggs at approximately 250 in its first year, and are quiet and easy to handle. Both male and female are dark red/brown in colour. Live weights are comparable to other dual purpose breeds.
NOTE: Barred Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds are more difficult to sex at day old, so only 90% accuracy is guaranteed on sexing (no sexing guarantees on orders under 30). If no males are desired, we suggest selecting other breeds
Available as RTL in March/early April and September
This popular breed is used in most crossbred varieties available today. Its bloodlines flow in most brown egg breeds throughout the world. Rhode Island Reds are a good producer of brown eggs at approximately 250 in its first year, and are quiet and easy to handle. Both male and female are dark red/brown in colour. Live weights are comparable to other dual purpose breeds.
NOTE: Barred Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds are more difficult to sex at day old, so only 90% accuracy is guaranteed on sexing (no sexing guarantees on orders under 30). If no males are desired, we suggest selecting other breeds
Rhodebar
Day old and Ready-to-Lay
Available as RTL in August
Rhodebars are red with white barring which tends to be subtle in females but on full display in the males and there may be some black markings. These chicks are autosexable which means that they are easier to sex at day old than most pure breeds.
Females weigh approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks and 5-6 lbs. at end of lay. Males are 1-1½ lbs. heavier than females.
The Rhodebar will lay approximately 250 eggs in its first year of production.
Available as RTL in August
Rhodebars are red with white barring which tends to be subtle in females but on full display in the males and there may be some black markings. These chicks are autosexable which means that they are easier to sex at day old than most pure breeds.
Females weigh approximately 4 lbs. at 19 weeks and 5-6 lbs. at end of lay. Males are 1-1½ lbs. heavier than females.
The Rhodebar will lay approximately 250 eggs in its first year of production.
Buff Brahma
Buff Brahma
Ready-to-Lay only
Available as RTL in late May/June
Ready-to-Lay only
Available as RTL in late May/June
Buff Orpington
Buff Orpington
Ready-to-Lay only
Available as RTL in late May/June
One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and for families with young children. Orpingtons come in several feather colors but all are big quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. Buff Orpingtons are the most common color and lay about 220 brown eggs in their first year of production. Females weigh 7 lbs. while the males are 8.5 lbs.
Ready-to-Lay only
Available as RTL in late May/June
One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and for families with young children. Orpingtons come in several feather colors but all are big quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. Buff Orpingtons are the most common color and lay about 220 brown eggs in their first year of production. Females weigh 7 lbs. while the males are 8.5 lbs.
Lavender Orpington
Ready-to-Lay only
Available as RTL in late May/June
One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and for families with young children. Named for the English town where they were developed, Orpingtons come in several feather colors but all are big quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. They lay about 220 brown eggs in their first year of production. Females are 7 lbs. while the males are 8.5 lbs.
Available as RTL in late May/June
One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and for families with young children. Named for the English town where they were developed, Orpingtons come in several feather colors but all are big quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. They lay about 220 brown eggs in their first year of production. Females are 7 lbs. while the males are 8.5 lbs.
Speckled Sussex
Ready-to-Lay only
Available as RTL in late May/June
This rare and extremely attractive breed originated in Sussex County, England. When mature their plumage is a beautiful brownish red with feather tipped in white. This variety comes with beauty and utility which makes them an excellent choice for both your backyard flock as well as a stunning show bird. The Speckled Sussex produces approximately 150 light brown eggs per year. Females weigh 7 lbs. while the males are 9 lbs.
Available as RTL in late May/June
This rare and extremely attractive breed originated in Sussex County, England. When mature their plumage is a beautiful brownish red with feather tipped in white. This variety comes with beauty and utility which makes them an excellent choice for both your backyard flock as well as a stunning show bird. The Speckled Sussex produces approximately 150 light brown eggs per year. Females weigh 7 lbs. while the males are 9 lbs.
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