Hedgerow Lavender Breed Description
Hedgerow Lavender is a very pale grey bird with a smattering of dark grey or black splashes in some individuals. She is commercial hybrid using top strains of Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn. She has a small amount of ginger feathers at the top of her head and the front of her neck, which is more noticeable in some hens more than others.
The Lavender hen is a slender bird that gets chunkier with age, much like Leghorns do.
Breed Temperament of a Hedgerow Lavender
Personality wise a Hedgerow Lavender is a slightly nervous hen and has a good character. They can vary enormously in terms of bravery. Some birds can be very skittish whilst others are very “in your face”. They don’t generally cause any problems within a mixed flock.
Breed Size
A Hedgerow Lavender is classified as large fowl – light. She has quite a slim and sleek build, but neither too big nor too small.
Egg Production for Lavender Hens
Lavender hens can be expected to lay a large number of cream coloured eggs especially in her first laying year. Her egg is a very good size too. The early eggs will be quite small to start with but will increase in size over the coming few weeks.
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