All of our birds has been vaccinated against New Castle (NC) & Infectious Bronchitis (IB).
Ross 308 Broiler
Ross 308 is a breed of broiler chicken known for its fast growth and high meat yield. Day old broiler chicks refer to newly hatched chicks of this breed. Farming Ross 308 broiler chickens is profitable as there is a high demand for chicken meat, and the breed's characteristics make it ideal to raise for commercial purposes. Medium eggs (size 45 to 55g) - chick size +- 35-40g
Features
- High survival rate
- Rapid Growth
- High muscle mass
- Excellent feed conversion
- The possibility of early slaughter (5 Weeks)
White Plymouth Rock
The White Plymouth Rock chicken was recognized as a distinct breed and admitted to the American Standard of Perfection as a pure breed chicken in 1888. This chicken is a versatile, dual-purpose breed, making it an excellent choice for both egg production and meat. Known by their short name, White Rock chickens are a valued member of the Plymouth Rock family. These birds are a part of American poultry heritage, often found on farms in the past.
White Rock hens are prolific layers, producing large to extra-large brown eggs. The cockerels grow into excellent fryers. While they share many characteristics with the Barred Rocks, White Rocks are unique in their pure white plumage. As chicks, they can display a range of fuzz colors from white to dark smoky hues, but as they mature, they develop white feathers. Adult White Rocks typically have yellow legs, though younger birds may show darker leg coloration.
In industrial agriculture, crosses of suitable strains of white Plymouth Rock with industrial strains of white Cornish constitute the principal stock of American broiler production.
Village Chickens
The Boschvelder is a no-fuss chicken breed that was formed by carefully crossing 3 indigenous chicken breeds, the Venda, the Matabele and the Ovambo. Special care was taken to ensure that the best traits and characteristics from each of these individual breeds are found in the Boschvelder.
Hardiness and production traits are the key features. To date many millions of Boschveld chickens can be found in approximately 20 countries throughout the African continent - a testimony to their adaptability and survivability.
The Boschvelder is a dual purpose chicken (meat and eggs), and is most suited to free range or subsistence farming (village chicken) applications.
Egg production starts at between 18 and 20 weeks, and hens lay about 240 eggs per year, with a laying lifespan of about 3 years.
Depending on nutrition levels, roosters are ready for slaughter as early as 12 weeks, and should weigh about 1.6kg. At 20 weeks roosters should weigh 2.6kg. Hens will weigh about 1.5 kg at 12 weeks, and 1.7 kg at 20 weeks. The meat has an excellent flavor.
Features
- Temperament: Good forager, defends itself well.
-Purpose: Meat and Eggs.
- Starts laying at 5-6 months, with a laying lifetime of 3 years
-Eggs Productivity: 240 eggs Per year
-Body Size: Large
-Climate: Most Climates, can tolerate extreme heat and cold
-Size of Eggs: Medium, increases in size as the birds get older
-Color of eggs: Mixed
