What is the difference between Red Sex Links, Black Sex Links, and Amberlink chickens? The main difference is the parent stock. Typically,
sex-link breeds all have Rhode Island Red rooster in their lineage, but for each breed a different kind of hen is used.
What does it mean that they do not "breed true?" Red Sex Link hens are a hybrid, so they will not produce the same offspring if they mate with a Red Sex Link rooster. The only way to create a sex-link breed is by using the same parent stock, which are purebred breeds.
Why does a hybrid breed produce so well, but their offspring doesn't? When you breed two purebred chickens together, their offspring inherits all of their positive traits, and generally even improves upon those features. However, it only lasts for one generation, so they will not pass those traits down. The phenomenon can be explained by a
process called heterosis.
What kind of comb do they have? This hybrid chicken has a single comb.
What will my Red Sex Link chicks look like? One of the great benefits of sex-link breeds is that they are color sexable. At hatch, females will be a reddish color, while males will be a pale yellow.
Is this breed suitable for my backyard farm or homestead? Yes, sex-links are a versatile breed and are suitable for a variety of setups. They are generally friendly birds and produce an excellent amount of eggs per year.
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