Brown Rock ® chickens direct from the Muirfield Hatchery in Scotland
The Brown Rock is another lovely hen that arrive as chicks from the Muirfield Layers Hatchery in Scotland. She is essentially, half Light Sussex and half Rhode Island Red, which is a popular, and often used pairing. Furthermore, this gives a sex-linked chicken where the boys and girls can be determined at hatch by the colour of their down feathers. Boys will hatch yellow and girls will hatch brown. This pairing is frequently called a Blacktail. More information from the Muirfield Hatchery here
Breed Description – not currently available
The Light Sussex and Rhode Island Red in her makeup are from top UK utility breeding lines to capitalise on her excellent laying ability. She is a lovely ginger hen which shows a complimenting black tip to her tail and wings. You will also see black markings in her neck hackles, and additionally, you will find black flecks in the body feathers of some individuals. She can also be described by many as a Blacktail which is a commercial hybrid, but also a common crossing for home breeders. It will depend on the parent stock as to how robust the offspring will be.
Brown Rock Temperament
This brown hen is a brilliant addition to any mixed flock because she is very confident, just like a Black Rock. She will produce a good number of eggs for the family. She is usually extremely friendly to her human owners, however, she is not flighty either, so wing clipping is unlikely. You will often find her at the head of the queue when treats are handed out, which could dominate other milder mannered hens. If you do like the more traditional look in your chickens, then this breed is a good one to get.
Breed Size
A Brown Rock is classified as large fowl – light – therefore, she mixes well with chickens of her own size.
Eggs
Eggs are a medium to large size and light brown in colour. In her first laying year she will comfortably produce 4-5 eggs per week which is pretty respectable.
Further Reading
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