Hybrids make the perfect hens for many situations, from a small scale back garden set up, through to a larger commercial flock. With a selection of different feather markings and colours they look very attractive as a mixed flock, provide a mixed basket of egg colours and also prove very functional with high numbers of eggs laid.
All our hybrids have a comprehensive vaccination programme (something that is un-economical for small scale rearing) and parent flocks are tested for salmonella. A full vaccination certificate is available upon request.
Hybrids are a result of crossing many generations of birds with ongoing selection of characteristics, creating offspring with strong traits such as high egg numbers and egg colours. Originally reared for the commercial market with the well known 'brown' hen, there are now many breeds of hybrid layers to suit both commercial and domestic poultry keepers, with attractively coloured birds laying brown, white, tinted and blue eggs.
We pride ourselves in keeping and selling happy, healthy chickens and encourage everyone to keep their own hens in the same way. Our Hybrids are sourced only from reputable, established poultry breeders, with full traceability. The hatcheries follow strict biosecurity plans and offer a commitment and determination to supply only quality stock sourced and supplied in a responsible manner. During their stay at our farm we give the hens the utmost care, keeping them in very clean conditions with ample room and access to an outside pen. They are fed quality feed and we offer our help, advice and ongoing support to our customers. We provide an animal carrier or box (included in the price) to ensure your hens have the best journey home,
UPDATE April 2021:
We are now taking orders and arranging collections for our current flock of hens. To place an order please select the birds of your choice and add to your basket. Please note we only have a limited flock and if the breed is not listed as 'in stock' then we have sold out of that breed. Payment in full is required. We will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a collection date*
You can also pre-order hens from our May and June flocks, please select the 'pre-order' product and list the breeds of your choice in the customer comments box.
For regular updates on hen availability and collection dates please subscribe to our newsletter so we can keep you up to date.
*please see our current arrangements for collections and deliveries to ensure we do our utmost to maintain social distancing: COVID-19 arrangements
Please refer to our livestock terms and conditions regarding order cancellations and refunds before purchasing hens.
Brown Ranger - April 2021 flockAn extremely placid and very hardy bird, laying approx 320 brown eggs per year. |
Amber - April 2021 flockAn extremely placid and very hardy bird, laying approx 300 brown eggs per year. |
Maran Coucou - April 2021 flock - SOLD OUTA lovely placid bird laying approx 240 dark brown eggs per year |
Silver Sussex - April 2021 flockThis Silver Sussex is a striking hybrid laying approx 240 brown eggs per year. |
White Sussex - April 2021 flockA classic farmyard hen, laying approx 240 brown eggs per year |
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White Leghorn - April 2021 flock - SOLD OUTA very lively little bird, laying approx 320 (or more!) large pure white eggs per year |
Maran Cuivree - April 2021 flockA pretty copper black bird, laying approx 220 dark brown eggs per year. |
Black Tail - April 2021 flockA Rhode Island hybrid laying approx 280 rusty red eggs per year. |
Emerald (New Blue Egg Layer) - April 2021 flock - SOLD OUTDetails of our new Blue egg layer will be available soon |
Rhode Rock - April 2021 flock - SOLD OUTAn extremely hardy bird, outdoors in all weathers, laying approx 300 brown eggs |
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Blue Haze - April 2021 flock - SOLD OUTA beautiful blue-grey bird with a placid nature, laying approx 240 purple hue eggs per year. |
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Animal Carrier - Strong CardboardStrong cardboard animal carriers. 1 box is suitable for 3 Bantams or 2 Hybrid Hens. |
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