Hoover's Hatchery Live Delaware Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
Item # 1292488
Sex: Male
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Brown
Temperament
Alert
Item # 1292488
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Brown
Temperament
Alert
Sex: Male
Item # 1292488
Sex: Male
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Brown
Temperament
Alert
Delaware Chickens were developed in the 1940's by George Ellis in the state of Delaware by crossing Barred Plymouth Rocks and New Hampshire. Originally bred for the broiler industry, their popularity lasted about 20 years, until the even faster growing Cornish Rock cross was developed. These hardy chicken make great dual-purpose breeds to add to any flock. They have mostly white plumage with some black barring on the hackles and tail feathers. These Delaware chickens mature quickly with cockerels filling out by 16 weeks while the hens make great egg layers and begin laying around 6 months. The Delaware chickens do well in free-range environments and this should be kept in mind when selecting these birds for your backyard or farm. These rare chickens also tend to be calm and docile which makes them a great addition to any flock.
For additional information on this product, please see the Product Documents section for all downloadable user manuals, installation guides, brochures and warranty statements.
Looking for more information on Delaware Chickens? Check out our Delaware breed guide in the product documents section.
- Bird purpose: Dual purpose chickens for good laying eggs and meat
- Egg production rate: Female Delaware chickens lay 260 eggs/year
- Egg color: Brown
- Egg size: Large
- Bird characteristics: Delaware chickens are calm, friendly, curious, docile breed, do best in a free range environment, and are hardy in winter but not especially heat hardy
- Mature weight: Male 8.5 lb., female 6.5 lb.
- Package quantity: 10 baby chicks
- Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry
| Brand | Hoover's Hatchery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| APA Class | N/A |
| Bird Age | 1 Day Old |
| Bird Purpose | Egg Laying, Meat Production |
| Breed | Delaware |
| Broodiness | N/A |
| Comb | Single |
| Egg Color | Brown |
| Egg Production Rate Range | 251-300 |
| Egg Size | Large Eggs |
| Number Of Chicks Included | 10 |
| Poultry Egg Production Rate | Up to 260 |
| Poultry Hardiness | Cold Hardy & Heat Hardy |
| Species | Chickens |
| Temperament | Alert |
| Vaccinated Status | Unvaccinated |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DELP |