 Calder
RangerDocile and adaptable to any management system. The temperament of this bird is one of docility and will adapt well to any management systems. Bred specifically for free range producers. |
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 Hebden
BlackVery docile and hardy, suited to free range or barn systems. Another bird which lays dark brown eggs and has the ability to produce eggs of quality under most farming systems. |
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 Spekledy Very Docile and easy to manage. Ideal for people looking for something a little special. This bird is more suited for free range or barn, and where a premium can be obtained for very dark eggs. |
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 Black
Rock (sex-link)For top quality large brown eggs. The ideal free range layer. The only commercial brown egg hybrid proven for over 25 years to be genetically suitable for free range. The Black Rock (sex-link) is a sex-linked hybrid from two specific strains of natural breeds of birds, the Rhode Island (male line) and Barred Plymouth Rock. Hardiness - Their rich plumage protects them from all weather conditions. This, together with their highly developed natural immune system means they have the potential to have a long productive life. Being very docile, they are not easily stressed and do not need de-beaking. Outside shelters are unnecessary as specified in welfare regulations. |
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 Isa
Browns (or Warrens)Hold about 60% of the World Brown Egg Market. All other egg laying breeds are judged and compared to these. They offer you exceptional egg output, resulting in low feed conversion. Bred for intermediate egg size, the in-built adaptability allows you to produce an average egg size from 62 to 65 grams or so. Isa Browns have a current livability of 97.3% and hen housed average production to 76 weeks is 321 eggs. Average egg weight is 62.8g. |