Rhode Island Red. Egg Laying: Excellent (around 5 per week) Egg Color: Brown. Red

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Rhode Island Red Rhode Island Reds are considered part of an old time American breed that are dual purpose birds (for egg and meat), with a deep broad and long body.

1 Rhode Island Red Rhode Island Reds are considered part of an old time American breed that are dual purpose birds (for egg and meat), with a deep broad and long body. They are smart, easily tamed, but cautious at times. Excellent egg layers! Class: American Size: Heavy 7-8 lbs. Egg Laying: Excellent (around 5 per week) Egg Size: Large Confinement: Bears well Broody: Rarely Comb Type: Single Feathered Legs: No Docile: Very Personality: Easy going, sweet Recognized Varieties: White or Red

Leghorn (Pearl White Leghorn) Pearl White Leghorn originally came from Italy, but many sub-varieties originated or were developed in England, Denmark and America.

2 Leghorn (Pearl White Leghorn) Pearl White Leghorn originally came from Italy, but many sub-varieties originated or were developed in England, Denmark and America. They are a breed characterized by great activity, hardiness and prolific egg-laying qualities. Class: Mediterranean Size: Small 4-6 Lbs. Purpose: Egg Layers Recognized Varieties: White, Brown, Buff, Black, Silver, Red Egg Laying: Excellent (around 5 Egg Color: White per week) Egg Size: Medium Comb Type: Single Feathered Leg: No Confinement: Bears well Docile: No - Broody: rarely Personality: noisy, nervous and flighty

Dominique Dominique are considered a Heritage Breed. They are a dual purpose chicken (egg and meat) that lay brown eggs. They are a heavy, good natured, quiet, docile breed. Good Egg layers.

3 Dominique Dominique are considered a Heritage Breed. They are a dual purpose chicken (egg and meat) that lay brown eggs. They are a heavy, good natured, quiet, docile breed. Good Egg layers. Class: Heritage Size: Heavy 7-8 lbs. Egg laying: Good 3 per week Egg Size: large Confinement: Bears well Broody: Good Type: Large Fowl or Bantam Recognized Varieties: Barred Comb Type: Rose Feathered Legs: No Docile: Very Personality: good natured and quiet

Wyandotte (Golden Laced) Golden Laced Wyandotte are dual purpose chickens with relatively short, deep and wide bodies. They are graceful and mostly calm birds. Class: American Size: Heavy 7-8 lbs.

4 Wyandotte (Golden Laced) Golden Laced Wyandotte are dual purpose chickens with relatively short, deep and wide bodies. They are graceful and mostly calm birds. Class: American Size: Heavy 7-8 lbs. Egg Laying: Very Good around 4 per week Egg Size: Large Confinement: Bears well Broody: Yes, somewhat Recognized Varieties: Silver Laced, Golden Laced, White, Black, Buff, Partridge, Silver Penciled, Columbian, Blue Comb Type: Rose Feathered Legs: No Docile: Yes Personality: relaxed and friendly but can have a strong disposition

5 Brahma (Light) Light Brahma grow to be large, dual purpose chickens. They were originally bred to eat but are good layers too. They are attractive with fluffy feathers and also have feathers on their legs and feet. They are friendly, easy to handle and are great mothers. Very gentle and tame. Class: Asiatic Size: Very Heavy 8+ lbs. Egg Laying: Good around 3 per week Egg Size: Medium Confinement: Tolerates Broody: Yes Recognized Varieties: Dark, Light, Buff Comb Type: Pea Feathered Legs: Yes Docile: Yes Personality: Good natured and quiet

Polish (Top Hat) Polish is a long established breed of domesticated poultry. It is among the most ornamental and beautiful; breeds of poultry, highly prized for exhibition.

6 Polish (Top Hat) Polish is a long established breed of domesticated poultry. It is among the most ornamental and beautiful; breeds of poultry, highly prized for exhibition. Polish chickens are distinguished by their crest, topknot, which hangs over their eyes and interferes with their ability to see. Class: Continental Size: Small 4-6 lbs. Purpose: Exhibition breed. Better known as a Ornamental Breed Egg Laying: Poor around 1-2 a week Egg Size: Small Crested: Yes Confinement: Tolerates Broody: Seldom non sitter Recognized Varieties: Buff, Silver, White, Buff Laced, Golden Laced, Silver Laced, Black Crested White, White Crested Black, White Crested Blue, Bearded and No Bearded Egg Color: White Comb Type: v-shaped retreating into crest. Natural absence of comb is preferred Feathered Legs: NO Docile: Yes Personality: relaxed and friendly

Pick Up: May 17 th, 18 th or 19 th We will call the day the chicks arrive. All orders must be picked up that day.

74 West Road (Rt 83) www.ellingtonagway.com 860-875-3355 Order By: May 9 th Pick Up: May 17 th, 18 th or 19 th We will call the day the chicks arrive. All orders must be picked up that day. Brown Egg Layers