Hybrid – Black Rock
A friendly docile bird and probably one of the most successful hybrid for modern free-range. A highly developed natural immune system means they have the potential to have a long and productive life laying around 280 to 300 tinted brown eggs a year depending on their conditions. We have 6 other types of equal or better quality.
Cost per Pullets (point of lay) £25
Description
Black-rocks originate from the Harco/Arbor Acres breeders of America. They are a true first-cross hybrid from specially selected strains of Rhode Island Red (male line) and a Barred Plymouth Rock (female line). Probably the most successful hybrid for modern free-range. It has dense feathering, a highly developed immune system and good body weight laying around 280 to 300 tinted brown eggs a year depending on their conditions.
A friendly docile bird and probably one of the most successful hybrid for modern free-range. A highly developed natural immune system means they have the potential to have a long and productive life. We have 6 other types of equal or better quality.
Cost per Pullets (point of lay) £25
Additional information
| Chicken Type | Large Fowl |
|---|---|
| Egg Colour | Cream to Light Brown |