Blacktail Description
The Hedgerow Blacktail is a lovely and friendly commercial Hybrid hen. She is a classic glossy ginger colour with a stunning black tip to her tail which sets her apart from other Rhode Island based hybrids such as a Warren. Her breed is a result of specially selected highly productive strains of Sussex and Rhode Island Red. Similar to a Columbian colouration and a Brown Rock, this hen is your typical barnyard hen in appearance. She makes a traditional and yet interesting addition to any flock of garden hens.
Breed Temperament
Blacktails are calm, inquisitive and friendly. She can be very attentive, especially when she is on the lookout for a treat. The Hedgerow Blacktail can be quite dominant in a flock setting with more gentle breeds. It is not often a huge problem unless the particular hen takes a great dislike to her coop mates. Just try to pick up a spade to do some digging and these hens will appear out of nowhere to take a very keen interest in your efforts.
Breed Size
A Hedgerow Blacktail is classified as large fowl – light. They mix well with breeds of a similar size except very timid birds.
Blacktail Eggs
She will be expected to produce 250 to 270 large brown eggs in her first laying year. The eggs will start off quite small but will increase in size as the hen matures.
Further Information
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You may also wish to know that a Blacktail can be either a Hybrid or a cross-breed depending on their breeding. See our FAQ page for the different terms.