BREED
PLUMAGE COLOR (Feathers)
EGG SHELL COLOR
RATE OF LAY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
IMAGE
PRODUCTION REDS
(Cherry Eggers)
Various Shades of Red - Mostly Dark
Brown
Excellent
Our highest producing, most efficient brown egg layer that was originally developed from RI Red x New Hampshire crosses.
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS
Black with White Barring
Brown
Excellent
One of America's oldest breeds - An excellent dual purpose breed.
BLACK SEX LINKS
Female - Black with Gold Hackle and Breast; Male - Black and White Barred
Brown
Excellent
An outstanding color sexing breed cross of Rhode Island Reds x White Plymouth Rocks that has been bred for high, efficient egg production and excellent viability.
BROWN SEX LINKS
Female - Dark Red with Black Tails and Wings; Male - White
Brown
Excellent
An outstanding color sexing cross of Rhode Island Reds x Rhode Island Whites that has been bred for high, efficient egg production and excellent viability.
GOLD SEX LINKS
Female - Light Red with White Tails and Wings; Male - White
Brown
Excellent
An outstanding color sexing cross of Rhode Island Reds x Delawares that has been bred for high, efficient egg production and excellent viability.
BUFF ORPINGTONS
Rich Golden Buff
Brown
Good
These large, quiet dispositioned, loosely feathered birds have been a back-yard flock favorite for many years.
RHODE ISLAND REDS
Very Dark Red
Brown
Excellent
A well-known "old breed" that is a popular dual purpose producer of brown eggs.
NEW HAMPSHIRE REDS
Chestnut Red
Brown
Very Good
A very popular dual-purpose breed that grows fast, feathers quickly and produces large brown eggs.
SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES
Silvery White, Edged with Black
Brown
Very Good
A beautiful old breed that has close-fitting rose combs. They are popular in cold weather areas since their combs do not normally freeze.
WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS
White
Brown
Very Good
A medium sized, quiet dispositioned, white plumaged, dual-purpose bird that is suitablefor both meat and egg production.
BLACK AUSTRALORPS
Black with Greenish Sheen
Brown
Excellent
One of the hardiest of all breeds - excellent small flock producer.
DOMINIQUES
Black and White Barring
Brown
Very Good
They have rose combs and a more angular body than Barred Plymouth Rocks. These two breeds are many times confused.
DELAWARES
White with Black and White Barred Hackle and Tail Feathers
Brown
Good
A medium sized, docile, white bird which is more decorative than solid white plumage birds.
AMERAUCANAS (Araucanas)
Multi-Colored-Mixed White, Brown, Red and Black
Light Green, Blue, Pink and Brown
Excellent
Araucanas originated in Chili, S.A. and in the U.S. have been bred with a pygostyle (tail head), and muffs and beards have replaced the ear tuffs to produce Ameraucanas. Known as the "Easter Egg Bird".
GOLDEN LACED WYANDOTTES
Golden, Edged with Greenish Black
Brown
Good
A beautiful old breed that has close-fitting rose combs. They are popular in cold weather areas since their combs do not normally freeze.
RHODE ISLAND WHITES
White
Brown
Very Good
They are related to the more popular Rhode Island Reds and are recognized by their long backs and brick shaped bodies.
JERSEY BLACK GIANTS
Black
Brown
Good
A very large docile breed that grows relatively slow and is not a good choice for the production of broiler meat.
SPECKLED SUSSEX
Dark Brown with each Feather Tipped with a White Spangle
Brown
Good
A medium sized bird with a quiet disposition. The color of the plumage is distinct, unique and beautiful.
CUCKOO MARANS
All Feathers Crossed Throughout with Irregular Dark and Light Slate Bars
Dark Brown
No other breed produces eggs that are darker than those of the Marans. Otherwise, they are much like Barred Rocks with clean legs.
SPANGLED RUSSIAN ORLOFFS
Male - White Tips on Orange to Black; Female - White Tips on Light Mahogany
Have muffs and beards, and have an upright carriage with a slightly sloping back. Their eyes are deeply set under well projected eyebrows, giving a gloomy, vindictive look.
BREED
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BLUE SLATE
Available April through July. This is a beautiful solid pale blue to gray, medium sized turkey that is not broad breasted and naturally reproduces.
BOURBON RED
Available April through July. They are a very colorful turkey that has a rich dark chestnut and mahogany body and white wings and tail. They do not have a broad breast and reproduce naturally.
ROYAL PALM
Available April through July. A small turkey which is primarily white with many individual feathers edged in black. They mate naturally and are single breasted.
BREED
DAY-OLD COLOR
ADULT COLOR
SIZE