The Black Rhode is a hybrid which has been bred from a
Rhode Island Red cockerel, crossed with a Plymouth Barred Rock hen.

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 280+ quality brown eggs in the first year of lay. You can also expect a good quality shell and contents.

The hens are fully vaccinated, including protection against Infectious bronchitis and Mareks disease.
They are also reared indoors, and so they come to you disease and worm free.

We have a batch of pullets for sale during every month of the year (Excluding December). They are available in numbers from 2 to 200 (larger numbers possible on application) They are available for collection only. (Delivery can be quoted for larger quantities).

Please note: Poultry should be collected within 10 days of the collection date.
(Notified by S.P.R. Centre).

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,
so don't leave it too late before you enquire about buying pullets!

Prices start at £8.50 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.

We cannot transport houses personally beyond the Southwest area at present,
and there will be a delivery charge payable, dependent on distance.

We can send small houses by carrier within the UK, but they will be flat packed.
Please phone S.P.R. Centre on 01243 542815 for further advice on carriage and cost.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Ranger Series of poultry houses can hold from 50 to 200 birds.
Their design unites proven traditional techniques with modern technology.

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