Plymouth Rocks are large, long-lived chickens and are good layers. They possess a long, broad back; a moderately deep, full breast; and yellow skin and legs. The hens have a deep, full abdomen, which is a sign of a good layer. The face of a Plymouth Rock is red with red ear lobes, a bright yellow beak, bay-colored eyes, and a single comb of moderate size. Their feathers are fairly loosely held but not so long as to easily tangle. They are docile and may show broodiness. The hens usually make good mothers. They are friendly and curious.
The Plymouth Rock, often called simply Rocks or Barred Rocks (after their most popular color), is a chicken breed that originated in the United States. The Plymouth Rock is a dual-purpose, cold-hardy bird and therefore makes a great breed for the small farm or backyard flock owner. These chickens are often called Plymouth Rocks, but this title correctly belongs to the entire breed, not just the Barred variety. There are seven varieties of Plymouth Rock chickens: barred, blue, buff, Columbian, partridge, silver-penciled and white.
Plymouth Rocks are large, long-lived chickens and are good layers. They possess a long, broad back; a moderately deep, full breast; and yellow skin and legs. The hens have a deep, full abdomen, which is a sign of a good layer. The face of a Plymouth Rock is red with red ear lobes, a bright yellow beak, bay-colored eyes, and a single comb of moderate size. Their feathers are fairly loosely held but not so long as to easily tangle.
They are docile and may show broodiness. The hens usually make good mothers. They are friendly and curious.
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.
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.
Rhode Island Reds are tough birds, resistant to illness, good at foraging and free ranging and typically docile, quiet, and friendly. They are a traditional layer from the USA. Deep maroon feathers and yellow legs. Not to be confused with ISA Browns that are more brown and white. The RIR bantams are also good layers.
The Silver Laced Wyandottes are only average egg layers but make up for it with their good looks. We occasionally have them available as both day old chicks and point of lays.
The Silver Laced Wyandottes are only average egg layers but make up for it with their good looks. We regularly have them available as both day old chicks and point of lays.
Hamburgs are a small breed with slender legs and a neat rose comb. The bird comes in more than ten different varieties, including: Silver-Spangled, Golden-Spangled, Golden-Penciled, Silver-Penciled, White, and Black. Penciled breeds are smallest and self-colored birds are largest. There are also bantam Hamburgs, which weigh about 1.5 pounds. Hamburgs are hardy, active birds.
Hamburgs mature quickly and are considered good egg producers. Their eggs are rather small with white, glossy shells.
The Speckled Sussex is a beautiful and striking bird. The amount of white varies from bird to bird. As with all sussex they are good layers, curious and very docile.
The Speckled Sussex is a beautiful and striking bird. The amount of white varies from bird to bird. As with all sussex they are good layers, curious and very docile.
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. Available all year round as point of lays and day old chicks. All of our white leghorns are vaccinated.
Guinea Fowl are great for the control of ticks and insects such as grasshoppers, flies, and crickets. Guinea fowl also eat slugs, and flocks have been known to attack snakes.
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