The gene-spliced breeds are not good backyard chickens

[The Moonshiner]

Sorry, but I disagree.

You're disagreeing with yourself?
interesting

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I know what hybrids are and Black & Red Stars are not hybrids nor are they crossbreds. They are actually gene-spliced also known as gene-editing and genetically-modified chickens.

Two companies that control the genetics of poultry are Cobb-Vantress (owned by Tyson Foods) and Aviagen (see links below).

https://poultrylife.com/en/poultry-companies/aviagen-poultry-genetics-and-sustainability/

"gene editing" in chickens: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6189320/

They're not. I've made black stars myself in my own flock. It's just a fancier name for black sexlinks.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Gene-splicing sounds incredibly complex and expensive. I don't see how anyone could sell birds like this for just a few bucks a pop.