SPECIALTY BIRDS (See Price List at bottom of page)
Available May 30-June 7, 2011
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ASSORTED BANTAM PACKAGE |
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This package may also include: Different varieties of Japs, different varieties of Silkies, Sebrights, Sultans, Frygle Cochins, Bantam Cornish varieties. |
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GOLDEN & SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES |
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ASSORTED PLYMOTH ROCK PACKAGE |
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 Partridge Rock |
Partridge Plymouth Rocks are a beautiful, rare variety of Plymouth Rocks, which is the most popular dual-purpose breeds. The partridge plumage pattern is very striking and is one of the most beautiful of all plumage patterns with the male pattern being completely different from that of the females. They have the same general performance characteristics as Barred Plymouth Rocks but not as much emphasis has been placed on improving egg production and egg size of the brown eggs which they produce. |
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 Buff Plymouth Rocks |
Buff Plymouth Rocks are a relatively rare variety, which is not very well known. They are very attractive with solid rich golden-buff plumage. The male has a more brilliant luster than the female. Their appearance is very similar to Buff Orpingtons except their feathering is not nearly as loose. They have yellow skin rather than white and their bodies are longer. Most Buff Rocks are used for the production of brown eggs but they are also useful for production of fowl meat. Standard weights at maturity are males-9 1/2 lbs. and hens-7 1/2 lbs. |
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White Plymouth Rocks: Lay brown eggs, are the second most popular variety of Plymouth Rocks and are identical to Barred Plymouth Rocks except for their color. They are one of the basic breeds used in the production of broiler meat crosses primarily because they have yellow skin, feather rapidly and grow fast. |
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Barred Plymouth Rocks are one of America's oldest and most popular breeds. All of their plumage is black and white barred which is the result of the barred gene. They are an excellent dual purpose breed, known for their efficient production of large brown eggs. |
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Delawares are a relatively new breed, which were first developed in the state of Delaware from off colored sports that occurred when Barred Plymouth Rock males were mated to New Hampshire females. Their plumage is the beautiful, attractive black and white Columbian color pattern. They have the same general shape as New Hampshire Reds, which is much shorter and more compact as compared with Plymouth Rocks. They are an excellent dual-purpose breed that efficiently produces large brown eggs. Standard weights at maturity are males-8 1/2 lbs. and hens-6 1/2 lbs.
Speckled Sussex is the most popular variety of Sussex, which originated in Sussex County England and was bred for table poultry. They are very rare, docile, unique and attractive. Most of the feathers are mahogany bay, tipped with a small V-shaped white spangle. The male's tail feathers are lustrous, greenish black tipped with white. They produce medium sized brown eggs and are known as one of the most prolific brown egg layers. Standard weights at maturity are males-9 lbs. and hens-7 lbs.
Jersey Black Giants, which are very attractive, are the largest of the dual-purpose breeds. Although, they may have some white feathers from the time of hatching until they molt their juvenile plumage, they are solid black when mature, but they do not have as much green sheen as Black Australorps. They grow very slowly and are a poor choice for the production of broiler meat; however, the hens may be expected to weigh 9 pounds and are a good source of fowl meat, and brown shelled eggs. Standard weights at maturity are males-13 lbs. and hens-10 lbs.