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 Black Rhodes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
The Black Rhode is a hybrid bird 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 results in 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      or layers pellets  (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 Marek's Disease.
They are also reared indoors and so they come to you disease and worm free

 

 

 

We have a batch of 18 week old, point of lay Black Rhode 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)

S.P.R. Centre Black Rhode Hens 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 £10.50 per bird with discounts on 25 birds and over.

To book your hens, phone S.P.R. Centre on 01243 542815

or email us at: info@sprcentre.com

We will need your name, address, telephone number, and quantity required.

      Payment on collection

 

S.P.R. CENTRE

Greenfields Farm,  Fontwell Ave,  Eastergate,

Chichester,  West Sussex.  PO20 3RU

Tel: 01243 542815    Fax: 01243 544662

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