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They are the 'ideal' free range hen, laying top quality large brown eggs. Their heavy plumage also makes them suitable for all climates and having a high immunity to disease, means good productivity over several seasons. They are ideal for small scale and back garden poultry keepers, where culling poultry is not the favoured option. Black Rhode's are docile birds, and as such are a good starter for the first time poultry keeper, often becoming family pets. They are not de-beaked, and so are able to scratch and peck around happily, and they will range as far as you will let them. We recommend that to get the best out of these hens, feed a good quality layers mash, (fed dry and ad lib). They require protein to create their eggs, so if you give them a properly balanced laying ration, it is possible to get at least 280 quality brown eggs in their first year of lay. You can also expect a good quality shell and contents.
These hens are fully vaccinated, including protection against
Infectious bronchitis and Mareks disease.
Please note: Poultry should be
collected within 10 days of the collection date. We reserve the right to re-sell pullets not collected within this time framework (unless otherwise agreed). After the 10 day period, the price of the pullet will be increased by 5p per day. Unless cancellations are received no later than 14 days before the first possible collection date, the customer is responsible for paying the whole, or part of the cost of the order (unless otherwise agreed).
We
prefer customers to
book
in advance for their hens, Prices start at £8.99 per bird with discounts on 25 birds and over. To book, phone us on 01243 542815 or email us on info@sprcentre.com We will need your name, address, contact telephone number, and quantity required. Payment on collection
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