Are Black Stars and Black Sex-Links the same thing?

[phoenixmama]

The subject says it all!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Yes they are, but to clarify a bit more clearly.

Black sex-link refers to a black bird that can be sexed at birth. Black Star is a "strain" of black sex-link that is sold by a specific hatchery. The "black star" name is held by that hatchery...kind of like a trademark.

 

[phoenixmama]

Thanks for the clarification!