Delaware Day Old Chicks
DELF
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Product Details
Leg Band Color:
No band
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:
Single
Lobes:
Red
Purpose:
Dual
Broody:
Yes
Weekly Production:
4-6 eggs
Egg Color:
Brown
Egg Size:
L/XL
Laying Maturity:
16-20 weeks
Processing Age:
12-16 weeks ~ 2.5 - 3 lbs processed
Hardiness:
Cold Hardy
Forager:
Yes
Personality:
Friendly, Calm
Livestock Conservancy Status:
Watch
APA Class:
American
Origin:
United States
Bird Size:
Hens 6.5 lbs; Roosters 8.5 lbs
Chick Color:
Yellow
Adult Color:
Black & White
Feather Pattern:
Columbian
Delaware Day Old Chicks
Delaware Chickens were originally developed in the state of Delaware in the 1940s, by crossing Barred Plymouth Rocks and New Hampshire Chickens. In the days before the Cornish-Rock Cross, they were the most popular broiler birds and are still a top pick for those looking for a sustainable heritage breed flock.
Delaware's are a beautiful, mostly white bird, with black and white tail and neck feathers. This dual-purpose breed features excellent egg production, around 4-6 brown eggs per week, and has superior meat characteristics. Read more about the Delaware Chicken on our Breed Spotlight over on the Meyer Hatchery Blog.
Average mature weight: Roosters 8 1/2 lbs., Hens 6 1/2 lbs.
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