Black sex links??

[SoORchick73]

I was browsing through the breeds and dont see those listed. The ranch store where we got our chicks said ours were black sex links? Well 2 of the 6 anyway. When I googled it, it said they are a result of the mom being a Barred Rock...but that breed isnt listed either. Confused...

 

[smokeykk]

They are a breed, Barred Rocks look like this http://www.fowlvisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/barred-rock.jpg and black sex links http://clareshuehnerwebsite.tripod.com/imageH5G.JPG

 

[RaZ]

Thanks for that link, smokeykk. I picked up 3 BSL last week along with 3 Buff Orpingtons.

 

[SoORchick73]

Thank you, I wonder why BYC doesnt list them in the breed directory? Hmm.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Because it isn't a breed. It is a hybrid. Usually, but not necessarily, a Red roo over a Barred Rock hen.