Description
New for 2020 – Freeway Poultry are proud to be the first to introduce this New Line into Ireland. – Mottled Ranger
Of course, a hen with such a beautiful name would have to be special and that is exactly what the Mottled Ranger is. A beautiful hen with striking marks – it is sometimes referred to as the rainbow chicken.
Unlike most other chickens that are this attractive our Mottled Ranger is not an ornamental bird but it is actually quiet a productive hen capable of producing 260 white/cream eggs per year.
They are ideal for the beginner or a great addition to any flock adding a splash of colour to both your garden and your egg basket.
What is the difference between White shelled eggs and Brown shelled eggs?
Our Answer; There is no difference between White shelled eggs and brown shelled eggs. Although some people claim that the yolk of a white shelled egg is sweeter, they both offer the same nutritional content.
Age at Time Of Lay | 23 Weeks |
Number of eggs per year | 260pcs |
Average Egg Weight | 60g |
Total Egg Mass | 15.5kg |
Feed consumption per day | 122g |
Colour of egg shell | White |
Temperament | Placid Nature |
PLEASE NOTE: Although this bird may look similar to the Sweedish Flower it is vital that it is not cross bred and labeled as a Sweedish Flower as this will be detrimental to the survival of the breed.