Reading Time: 9 minutes. By Don Schrider — At Backyard Poultry we get questions all the time asking for help identifying the breed of various chickens. Such poultry can be very productive and useful for the backyard fancier but cannot be considered a breed. In other words, a breed breeds true. The advantage of pure breeds is that each generation of offspring can be counted on to look and perform in the same way as the previous generation.
About Red and Black Sex-Link Chickens: The Hybrid Taking Over Flocks Everywhere
What Are Sex Link Chickens?
This post contains affiliate links. For more information click here. The world of chicken breeds can be confusing for new chook keepers. Frankly, it even scrambles the brains of some eggs-perienced chicken keepers! But what eggs-actly are sex link chickens?
Red and black sex-link chickens are some of the most popular hybrid chickens around and seem to be rapidly finding their homes in many chicken coops. Well known for their quick growth and high production rate of large brown eggs, these are undoubtedly well-loved chickens. During the springtime, you can probably find some sex-links in just about any feed store selling chicks due to their widespread popularity.
Click the microphone in the search bar to try again, or start typing your search term. Nothing compares to the versatility, hardy-ness, or egg laying capabilities like the Red Sex Link. The Red Sex Link is also docile, making it adaptable to different environments. Whether you raise chickens in your backyard, or are a medium sized producer, the Red Sex Link will always be a great choice!