Hybrid Chickens
History
Hybrids birds are highly cross bred chickens. Most hybrids are based on the classic Rhode Island Red, Maran, Plymouth Rock, Sussex or Leghorns. The development of hybrid chickens started in the 1950's when there was a hugh growth in the demand for eggs and meat. The most common hybrid is the warren hen which is a classic brown hen. In recent years however there has been a larger variety of hybrids becoming available which have both good egg layer ability and the looks to match.
Behaviour
Typically the chickens have been breed to be good egg layers, friendly and docile - rather than having a splendid display feathers common in pure breed hens.
Varieties
There are a wide variety of hybrid birds available including Black Rock, Maran Cuivre, Bovans Nera, Calder Ranger, Goldline, Meadowsweet Ranger, White Star, Sussex Star, Bluebelle, Speckedlys, Isa Brown. Many of these varierties are breed by specific poultry suppliers.
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Latest Reviews For Hybrids (3 of 11)
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Eggs galore
- Olivia, 09 May 2013
I have 10 hybrid hens and 1 cock they are laying crazy amounts of eggs around 10 per day,great profit as selling the eggs gets enough money to buy feed etc. my breeds are mainly Speckedlys x4,Calder Rangers x4 and White Stars x3. i love my hybrids pick them over pure breeds any day there the best of both worlds!
If you want lots of eggs,get a hybrid!
- Emma, 28 January 2013
I have had a few types of hybrid hen in the past and my favourites have to be the copper black and the speckledy, whick I think are both maran based. They not only look good but lay exceptionally well. The speckledy has this beautiful velvety feel to their plumage, I could sit and stroke them all day! Hybrids seem to be the most hardy and fearless hens I've ever had. They are not put off by cold weather and are simply laying machines, they just get on with the job. I have found that they do scratch up the grass more than other chickens so long as you don't mind this they make good pets.
Bluebelle is a must!
- Kate, 16 April 2011
I have a mixed flock of hybrids and pures, and the star has to be Betty my bluebelle - she lays every day - through cold winter, bathing, new hens, moving house etc, She is the very gentle boss of my flock, as she never bullies the others, but is always first to run to food bowl and to decide on bed time. She loves to potter with me, is gentle with my kids and happy with my dog. She is always entertaining (and will never get fat); chasing flies and jumping to reach blossom/leaves. She lives happily in a large run now, but was not so keen on mixed free-range/ run time, becoming restless when returned to the run. My only gripe is she does not like to preen, so is always scruffy, only cleaning up when rained on! Had less success with a beautiful black rock- hardly ever laid, and did not settle to life in the run; flying over fence with clipped wings and extra strands of wire.
Very Friendly and Good Layers!
- Philip, 06 April 2011
I have a bluebelle, who is extremely friendly, but also very big! She lays eggs jsut about every day (6 a week), a breed which I highly recommend. I also have a Rhode Rock, who too is friendly, and has just started laying lovely brown eggs. Her feathers are lovely colours and very soft! Our Suffolk Pied has got stunning colours, but we haven't got any eggs off her yet!
Very good pets
- Ollie, 12 March 2011
Hardy and lay lots of eggs they can be a bit tough on your garden because they love digging
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