At Heritage Poultry we have a large range of laying hens.
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Hyline Browns are the most popular backyard layer. They are known for there exceptional laying ability as well as being very friendly. Available most of the time as day old chicks, 6-8 week old pullets and point of lays
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When we had a commercial laying farm the pure Australorps were the bird we stocked the majority of the time. My father fell in love with these when he was at Gatton College in the 1930’s and the Australorps there won the world egg laying competition. After many years searching we had given up hope of seeing the compact sized great layer that was previously available. The Australorps that dominate today are huge show birds rivaling the size of a sussex and have very average egg laying ability. We recently managed to find some of the pure laying strains and have set about breeding them with a view to see them populate Australian backyards once again.
Vaccinated Chicks $12.50
Point of Lays $49
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Our barred layers have been bred with two goals in mind – looks and performance. Delivering an excellent supply of eggs, docile temperament and good looks. Exclusive to Heritage Poultry.
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The black hybrid are a Australorp cross which produces a very good layer. These birds are distinguished from the pure Australorps by their medium size, some red feathering around the neck and a red (not black) eye. Most pure Australorps these days are kept for showing and their egg laying has suffered. The hybrids however should lay around 290 eggs per year.
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After much searching we have managed to find some pure breed RIR utilities. Nearly all the RIR’s seen today are show birds, much larger than the originals and average layers. Our RIR’s are great layers with the beautiful deep maroon colour the birds are famous for.
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Leghorns are excellent layers of white eggs (around 280 per year) with a superior feed-to-egg conversion ratio. Leghorns rarely exhibit broodiness and are thus well suited for uninterrupted egg laying. The Leghorn is a light breed that matures quickly. Leghorns are active and efficient foragers. All of our white leghorns are vaccinated.