Product Specs
Type: | Standard Chicks |
Origin: | American |
Purpose: | Dual |
Availability: | Feb - End of Oct |
Comb Type: | Single |
Egg Color: | Brown |
Egg Size: | Large |
Rate of Lay: | 220/Year |
Broodiness: | Yes |
Temperament: | Docile |
Leg Style: | Clean |
Heat Tolerance: | Not Especially |
Cold Tolerance: | Hardy |
Mature Male Weight: | 8.5 lbs |
Mature Female Weight: | 6.5 lbs |
Availability
Next Available Date
- 23
- Oct
- 2024
Delawares were developed in the state of Delaware from off-colored sports of a Barred Plymouth Rock and New Hampshire Red cross. They have a similar genetic makeup to Barred Plymouth Rocks except that they lack the E gene that allows for the extension of black; therefore, limiting the black plumage to the hackles, primaries, secondaries and the tail feathers. Delaware chicks are primarily light yellow, or cream colored with some having a few black specks or spots mostly on top of the head, wings and wing tips. They have single combs and clean, yellow legs and feet. Adults have a similar body shape to New Hampshire Reds with a Columbian plumage pattern.