Heritage strains
Fenton Blue-link
They lay attractive soft blue and green eggs.
Newly developed commercial hybrid bred to produce blue/coloured eggs for the specialist markets. it has still retained its natural foraging habit and performs best when kept free-range.
Bred in conjunction with Fenton Farm and the South-West food-Group. Fenton Blues have been bred from the Cream Legbar.
Copper Star Sex-link
This bird is one of the most prolific dark egg hybrids on the market.
An attractive robust Black feathered hybrid which has been developed especially for the commercial producer who requires lots of very dark brown shelled eggs . It is ideal for specialist niche markets where shell colour is important. It can also be used to attract customers and increase sales in areas were high premiums are achievable .
Speckled-link
A commercial Synthetic-Maran based hybrid which lays medium-large dark shelled or speckled eggs It is a robust bird with attractive grey-barred plumage.
More suited in the backyard/hobby type market
Sussex Star Sex-Link
Chicks are bred from a combination of commercial Sussex and synthetic Silver lines, each one selected for their economic performance and persistency.
With good care and management these hybrids are capable of laying well for two or more seasons.
White-link
A modern feather-sexable White Leghorn based hybrid,. It has the ability to lay 300+ pure-white eggs a season. It has a very frugal appetite and produces the highest amount of eggs per kg of feed.
Country Poultry
Super-Brown Sex-link
C hicks are the result of breeding synthetic commercial lines, each selected for economic performance and persistency.
They have been developed for extensive production, and with good management are capable of laying for a longer cycle than most other brown strains. It is the standard layer for all systems.
Egg Production 72wks = 285- 305 / at 80wks= 310-340 Average egg weight at 45wks 63-64gm Shell colour, Good uniform brown
Black Star Sex-Lit1k
Modern black and gold feathered hybrid which is bred from commercial Barred -Rock and Red lines. It is a very hardy robust bird, making it ideal for Free-range type production, also popular when used for retail sales where it commands a premium.
Egg Production 72 wks = 275- 295 / at 80wks = 280- 310 Egg weight at 45wks 63.5 - 64.5gm Shell colour. Standard brown
Silver Star Sex-Link
A synthetic Rhode hybrid with predominately creamy-white feathers. It is a very prolific layer of rich brown shelled eggs. It has an excellent outdoor performance, and is well suited to both barn and free-range production. Produces lots of medium-large eggs.
Egg Production 72wks = 295 - 305 / at 80wks = 320- 340 Egg weight at 45wks 62 - 63gm Shell colour uniform rich brown
Golden Star Sex-Link
A modern version of the traditional RIR/Sussex cross. It is an attractive robust bird, with rich golden brown plumage and the classical Columbian black tail and hackle. It's rustic looks are an advantage in markets where bird appearance is important and together with it's high performance it is an ideal bird for the farm shop and retail sales trade.
Egg Production 72wks = 290-305 / at 80wks = 320-340 Egg weight at 45wks = 63 - 64 gm Shell colour, uniform rich brown
Buy at point of lay
Heritage strains
A range of hybrid birds bred especially for producers wishing specific shell colour for niche markets or mixed colour packs Although some birds are not quite as productive as the commercial strains a similar return can be achieved in premium markets Also popular with retail bird sales and Hobby keepers .
Country Poultry
Egg Laying strains for the Commercial Producer.