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The Black Rhode is a hybrid bird which has been bred from a Rhode Island Red cockerel, crossed with a Plymouth Barred Rock hen. |
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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 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. |
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These
hens are fully
vaccinated,
including
protection
against Infectious bronchitis and Marek's Disease. |
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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
S.P.R. Centre Black Rhode Hens are
available for collection only.
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Please note: Poultry should be
collected within 10 days of the collection date. |
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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
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S.P.R. CENTRE Greenfields Farm, Fontwell Ave, Eastergate, Chichester, West Sussex. PO20 3RU Tel: 01243 542815 Fax: 01243 544662 |
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© S.P.R. Centre 2010 |
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