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Utility Light Sussex

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A Light Sussex hen is a dual-purpose, utility breed known for being hardy, friendly, and good for beginners. They are medium to large, with a white body, black tail, and black wing tips. Their neck is white, striped with black. They are known for laying approximately 280 light brown eggs per year. 

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Key Characteristics:

• Appearance: White body, black tail, black wing tips, white neck with black stripes.

• Size: Medium to large.

• Egg Production: Approximately 280 light brown eggs per year.

• Temperament: Friendly, docile, and good for beginners.

• Hardiness: Known for being hardy and resistant to disease.

• Dual-Purpose: Suitable for both egg and meat production.

• Broodiness: Rarely broody (meaning they are not inclined to sit on their eggs to hatch them).

• Utility: Suitable for both eggs and meat production

Available April 2025 £25.00

Black Rock

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Black Rock hens are a hybrid breed, typically a cross between Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock, known for their hardiness, long laying life, and good egg shell quality. They are large, well-feathered birds with a predominantly black plumage, often exhibiting chestnut coloring around the neck. Black Rock hens are friendly, active foragers, and generally well-suited to free-range environments. 

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Key characteristics of Black Rock hens:

• Appearance:

  Predominantly black with chestnut coloring around the neck. They may also have gold markings on the breast and chest.

• Temperament:

  Friendly, inquisitive, and confident, making them suitable for mixed flocks. They are also docile and relatively easy to handle. ​

• Egg Laying:

  Good layers, laying around 280-320 brown eggs per year, with good shell quality. ​

• Hardiness:

  Bred for outdoor free-ranging, they are well-suited to various climates and weather conditions.​

• Foraging:

  Active foragers, making them well-suited to free-range systems.

• Longevity:

  Known for their long laying life, with some hens continuing to lay for over six years

Available April 2025  £25.00.

Bluebelles

The Bluebell hen is a large hybrid chicken breed, known for its attractive blue or grey plumage and friendly, docile temperament. They are a cross between a Rhode Island Red and a Maran. Bluebells are generally robust and lay a good number of brown eggs, often with a pink or plum blush. 

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Key characteristics of Bluebell hens:

• Appearance: They have a grey/blue coloring, sometimes with a darker neck and head, and feathers that are laced around the edges. 

• Temperament: Bluebells are known for being friendly, calm, and docile, making them good pets. 

• Egg production: They are good layers, producing around 250-300 eggs per year, with eggs typically being a light brown color with a pink or plum blush. 

• Size and robustness: They are large, heavy birds and are generally very robust. 

• Foraging: They are confident foragers and suit free-roaming situations
   

Available April 2025 £25.00

Buff Barred Black Tails

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A "Buff Barred" hen with black tail is a hybrid chicken breed, typically bred for egg production, with a distinctive appearance. It's characterized by a barred brown body and a black tail, and these hens are known for being hardy, friendly, and good layers of brown eggs. 

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Key Features of Buff Barred Hens with Black Tails:

• Appearance: They have a barred brown body, meaning feathers with alternating bands of light and dark brown, and a black tail. 

• Size: They are medium-sized. 

• Egg Production: They are excellent layers, producing approximately 310 brown eggs per year.

• Temperament: They are known for being friendly and hardy, making them suitable for both free-range and run settings. 

• Hybrid Nature: They are a hybrid breed, meaning they are bred by crossing different chicken breeds to achieve desired traits. 

• Origin: These hens are a commercial-style hybrid, often bred with Rhode Island Red and Barred Rhode Island Red, according to Hedgerow Henporium. ​

• Lay Period: They typically start laying eggs around 22 weeks of age

Available April 2025 £25.00

Warrens

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Warren chickens, are a popular hybrid chicken breed known for their high egg production and docile temperament. They are bred to be prolific layers, starting to lay at 17-19 weeks and potentially producing up to 285 eggs in their first laying season. 

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Key characteristics of Warren chickens:

• Hardiness: They are a hardy breed and can thrive in various systems, including free-range, barn, or coop setups. 

• Hybrid Nature: Warrens are hybrids, meaning they are bred by crossing different breeds to achieve specific desired traits, like high egg production and docility. 

• Color: They are typically brown in color, with a paler tail, with a variety of shades. 

• Size: They are a slightly larger-framed chicken compared to some other hybrid breeds. 

• Egg Production: They are renowned for their high egg production and are a good choice for backyard egg producers. 

• Temperament: Warren hens are typically docile, friendly, and easy to handle, making them suitable for beginners. 

Available April 2025 £25.00

Silver Sussex

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The Silver Sussex hybrid is a popular chicken breed, known for its attractive appearance and hardiness. They are generally medium-sized birds with a black body and silver hackle feathers around the neck and tail. 

Key characteristics of Silver Sussex hybrids:

• Appearance: They have a distinctive black plumage with silvery white feathers on the hackle and tail. 

• Egg Production: They are good layers, producing around 260-310 medium to large, light brown eggs per year. 

• Temperament: They are generally docile and friendly, making them a good choice for beginners. 

• Hardiness: They are known for their robust nature and ability to thrive in various climates. 

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Available April 2025 £25.00

White Stars

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White Star hens are known for being prolific egg layers, producing around 320 white eggs per year. They are a small, lively, and independent bird. They have lovely snowy white feathers, long tail and a large comb which some get confused with being a cockerel. Often described as "little ballerinas". While they can be flighty, they are generally friendly once they settle into a routine. 

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Key characteristics of the White Star hen:

• Appearance: Snow white feathers, long tail, large comb. 

• Egg Production: Lays approximately 320 pure white eggs annually. 

• Temperament: Lively, independent, and inquisitive. 

• Handling: Can be flighty but settles into a routine and can be fun to have. 

• Size: Small and compact compared to some other breeds. 

• Laying Habits: Lays daily in the summer and every couple of days in the winter. 

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Available April 2025 £25.00