Basque Hen Day Old Chicks
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Basque Hen Day Old Chicks
Product Details
Hybrid: No
Clean or Feathered Legs: Clean
Leg Color: Yellow
Top Knot: No
Muffs: No
Beard: No
Number of Toes: 4
Skin Color: Yellow
Comb Type: Straight
Lobes: Red
Purpose: Dual
Broody: Occasionally
Weekly Production: 4 eggs
Egg Color: Cream
Egg Size: M/L
Laying Maturity: 20 weeks
Processing Age: 20 weeks
Hardiness: Hardy in all climates
Forager: Yes
Personality: Friendly, Calm
Good Pet?: Yes
Livestock Conservancy Status: n/a
APA Class: Not Recognized
Origin: Europe
Bird Size: Hen 6.5 lbs, Roo 8 lbs.
Chick Color: Yellow
Adult Color: Marraduna
Basque Hen Day Old Chicks
Basque Hens, also called Marraduna Basque Hen and Euskal Oiloa, are a medium-sized, dual-purpose bird that has been developed by the Basque people, hardy farmers, and shepherds who reside in the mountainous regions of Spain and France. Basque Hens are a landrace breed of chicken that, due to the harshness of the climate where they originate, thrives in conditions that would kill less hardy breeds. They are considered hardy in all climates.
As a breed, Basque Hens have a friendly disposition and are a great choice for beginner and experienced chicken enthusiasts. Basque hens lay 3-5 large to extra large brown-tinted eggs per week. Hens mature at around 5.5 lbs, while roosters mature around 8 lbs.
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