Product Specs
| Type: | Standard Chicks |
| Origin: | Not Recognized |
| Purpose: | Dual |
| Availability: | Year Round |
| Comb Type: | Single |
| Egg Color: | Brown |
| Egg Size: | Large |
| Rate of Lay: | 280/Year |
| Broodiness: | No |
| Temperament: | Docile |
| Leg Style: | Clean |
| Heat Tolerance: | Tolerates Well |
| Cold Tolerance: | Hardy |
| Mature Male Weight: | 8 lbs |
| Mature Female Weight: | 6 lbs |
Availability
Next Available Date
- 21
- May
- 2025
Black Stars were developed in the 1950's by crossing a New Hampshire Red male with a Barred Plymouth Rock female for efficient brown egg production and ease of sexing. Black Star chicks have single combs and clean, yellow and black legs and feet.