Bourbon Red

Very dark rich chestnut color

A great heritage breed

One of the most popular for their meat


Vulnerable to predators, they require good strong housing with lots of space and dry clean bedding.  Oh and good ventilation too…phew.  For health reasons best not to raise with chickens.

Egg Sizes:

160-180 per year approx

Small

Young

Med

Growing

XL

Grown

Egg Colours:

White

Common

Bourbon Red Gallery

Deeper Details

Egg Production

160 -180 eggs per year

Temperament

Wonderfully friendly and a sweet temperament

Backyard Behaviour

While males can be somewhat territorial, they make great backyard pets.

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