Red Sex Link

Red Sex Link Chicken

The Red Sex Link hybrid chicken is created by crossing two heritage chicken breeds, combining one of the best production bloodlines of pure Rhode Island Red roosters with a top-tier production bloodline of pure Delaware hens. The result is a color-sexed chick that exhibits vigor and health, with cockerels displaying shades of light colors and pullets in shades of red.

This hybrid chicken originates from two of the best heritage breeds known for their long history of egg production. It is an excellent choice for raising backyard chickens, whether for egg production or simply for enjoyment.

The Red Sex Link chicken is well-suited for various environments, including small coops, larger chicken houses, tractor pens, and free-range farming. Watch the chick identification video to distinguish between male and female chicks. Explore other great chicken breeds for sale online, along with free shipping on most chicken supplies and chicken-themed gift ideas.

Are Sex Link Chickens Good Layers?
Black Sex Links, also known as Black Stars, are renowned for their excellent egg-laying abilities. These dual-purpose birds, combining traits from their parent breeds, can produce an impressive average of around 300 brown eggs annually which is more than their Red Sex Link cousins.

How Many Eggs Do Red Sex Link Chickens Lay Per Year?
Red Sex Link chickens, stemming from heritage lines, typically lay between 200 and 280 eggs per year. They also have a reputation for starting their laying cycle earlier than many other breeds, often around 4 to 5 months of age.

Are Sex Link Chickens Noisy?
Sex Link chickens are known for their vocal nature. While hens are relatively quiet, the roosters can be quite noisy and are better suited to rural settings rather than urban environments.

How Are Red Sex Link Chickens Created?
Red Sex Link chickens are bred by crossing a Rhode Island Red or New Hampshire Red male with females of breeds such as White Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island White, Silver Laced Wyandotte, or Delaware.

• Poultry Show Class: Not applicable
• Weights: Hen—–6-7 lbs
  
• Rooster—–8-9 lbs
  
• Pullet—-6 lbs
  
• Cockerel—-8 lbs
• Purpose and Type; Egg laying;Production
• Egg Shell Color: Light Brown
• Egg Production: 200-280 depending on the cross (estimates only)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 95-100%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Non Setter
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States
• APA: No
• TLC: No
• Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of Red Sex Link since 1992.