Egg Layers
Brown Egg Layers
Red Sex-Link
The Red Sex-Link is a top performing brown/red hybrid. Egg production at 72 weeks can reach 305 to 315 eggs. Females are reddish-brown in colour with white underfeathers. Males are mostly white and some may have a few brown markings on the feathers.
Red Sex-Link are available as Ready To Lay, 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
Commercial Layer
A breed of chickens whose pullets are used commercially for egg production. During their lay cycle they will weigh between 1.5 to 2 kilos, with excellent feed conversion and excellent egg production, peaking at over 90%.
Commercial layers are available as Day Old chicks from Millpond Hatchery
Black Sex-Link
This layer is one of the top egg producers of large brown eggs, and performs well in all types of conditions. The females are jet black with a bit of red tinge on the neck and breast. Males are a dark barred colour, similar to Barred Rocks.
Black Sex-Link are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
New Hampshire X
This cross produces a very hardy chick, as it springs from two of the oldest common breeds, which nick together exceptionally well. These are unusually quiet birds, and very attractive. Females have a beautiful red comb on a jetblack body laced with brown on the neck and breast. They lay a good-sized brown-shelled egg.
New Hampshire X are available as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
Columbian Rock X
This proven crossbreed has been with us for over 40 years, and today bears the distinction of being one of the hardiest breeds to be found. These birds have a beautiful colour pattern. They are a good producer of quality brown eggs, a very quiet and docile bird in the laying pen, and good for the yard.
Columbian Rock X are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
Red X
The robust hardiness of this dual purpose breed and its excellent performance have won wide approval for small flocks over the last 40 years. A very good producer of rich brown eggs, with good shell texture and interior quality. Males are coloured similar to the Columbian Rock X.
Red X are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
Barred Plymouth Rock
The Barred Plymouth Rock have made a comeback mainly because of their good meat qualities, combined with good brown egg production. Both females and males are grey barred in colour, with the female being a bit darker.
Barred Plymouth Rock are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
Rhode Island Red
This popular breed is used in most crossbred varieties available today. Its bloodlines flow in most brown egg breeds throughout the world. It is a good producer of large brown eggs, yet quiet and easy to handle. Both male and female are dark red/brown in colour.
Rhode Island Red are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
White Egg Layers
Leghorn
For customers who want white eggs, Leghorns will peak at 90%+ production and lay approximately 300+ eggs over a 12-month period.
Leghorns are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
Commercial Layer
A breed of chickens whose pullets are used commercially for egg production. During their lay cycle they will weigh between 1.5 to 2 kilos, with excellent feed conversion and excellent egg production, peaking at over 90%.
Commercial layers are available as Day Old chicks from Millpond Hatchery
Meat Birds
Heavy Dual Purpose
This breed is a combination of some of the heaviest dual purpose breeds still in existence. It was developed for those who want a hardy, healthy chicken with firm and flavourful meat. Mortality is very low in this breed, and weak legs and heart attacks are almost unheard of. The females will grow to approximately 6 lbs. live weight at about 15 weeks. The males are white and may have dark markings on their backs. Males will be 7 to 8 lbs. live weight at 15 weeks.
Heavy Dual Purpose are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery
White Rock Cornish X
These extra heavy meat-type birds are bred for meat only. Their strength is in their efficient conversion of feed into meat. These chickens have the ability to weigh 2 kilos in as little as 6 weeks and will grow to 4 to 5 kilos quite easily.
White Rock Cornish X are available as 4-8 Weeks Old, and as Day Old chicks from Frey's Hatchery and as Day Old chicks from Millpond Hatchery.