Isa Brown Chickens

Isa Brown Chickens, Hens for Sale.

Price: Our prices are very competitive but do vary from batch to batch. Please call store to confirm current price.

Availability: Please call our Sydney store on 02 97475713 to confirm availability. Please do NOT email us regarding availability as emails are answered from a different location.

How to Buy: All our chickens are in-store pick only, ie no delivery is available.

Store Address: 56 Coronation Pde, Enfield NSW. (near Strathfield)

Isa Brown Chickens are renown egg layers who apparently have the world record for the most eggs laid by a chook in one year. Isa brown hens are also quite a placid breed suited to young children.

Ideal For: Those who would like fresh and healthy eggs every day. Isa brown chickens have a calm temperament, so often make good family pets.

Age: Normally between 18 to 22 weeks old. With most chickens laying their first egg at 22 weeks of age so you wont have to wait long for eggs.

Note: We aim to always have stock of chickens but due to high demand there are times when we run out for a few days. To avoid disappointment please call in advance to check if we have hens in stock.

Vaccination: Yes our Isa Brown Hens are fully vaccinated. They are also wormed by our supplier before we receive them.

Other Types of Chickens Available: Silkies, Australorps, White Leghorns, Baby Isa Browns. Ducks also available.

Isa Brown Chickens

Origin:

• Isa Browns are a hybrid breed developed in France in the 1970s by crossing Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites. They are specifically bred for high egg production.

Appearance:

• Isa Browns are medium-sized birds with a reddish-brown plumage. They have a single comb, red wattles, and earlobes, and their legs are typically yellow.

Temperament:

• Isa Browns are known for their friendly, docile, and easy-going nature. They are easy to handle and do well in both free-range and confined environments.

Egg Production:

• Isa Browns are prolific layers, producing around 300-350 large, brown eggs per year. They start laying earlier than many other breeds and are known for their consistency.

Meat Production:

• While Isa Browns are not typically raised for meat, they do have a decent body size. However, their primary purpose is egg production.

Hardiness:

• Isa Browns are hardy birds that adapt well to various climates. They are resistant to many common poultry diseases and are relatively low-maintenance.

Comparison Table

Summary

• Australorps are ideal for those seeking a dual-purpose breed with excellent egg production and good meat quality. They are hardy, docile, and adaptable to various climates.

• Leghorns are best for those focused solely on egg production, especially in warmer climates. They are active, efficient layers but less suited for meat production or cold environments.

• Isa Browns are perfect for high egg production in a friendly, low-maintenance bird. They are not typically raised for meat but are excellent layers and adapt well to different conditions.

Each breed has its strengths, so the choice depends on your specific needs (e.g., egg production, meat, temperament, or climate adaptability).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Out of the 3 breeds of chickens you sell (Isa Brown, Leghorns & Australorps) which breed do you recommend as a backyard layer and pet?

A. All three chicken breeds that we sell including the White Leghorns, Black Australorps & Isa-Browns have been selected specifically because they are good egg layers, but if you want the best egg layers its best to go with the Isa Browns. With regards to other considerations like temperament etc, the 3 breeds are very similar and you are more likely to find more significant differences between individual birds then between the breeds of these chickens.

Q. Are your Isa-brown hens de-beaked, ie had their beaks trimmed?

A. No, since many of customers prefer their chickens with un-trimmed beaks we only stock chickens with full beaks. Some poultry suppliers do this to prevent their poultry from pecking each other. The birds beaks do grow back ofcoarse, but it can make it difficult for trimmed birds to forage and eat larger grains until their beaks grow back. Note - This is not a guarantee that our poultry will always have un-trimmed beaks, but we always do our very best to source such poultry. 

Q. Are your Isa Brown hens pure breeds? 

A. Yes they are pure breeds and bred for egg laying.

Q. My hen have a blue tinge on their comb, is this something to worry about?

A. A blue tinge on your hens comb is very likely a sign of loss of condition, but its hard to say if the loss of condition is the result of an underlining illness or just a loss of condition due to other reasons like cold weather, worms, stress, poor diet, etc. If the bird is showing other signs of unwellness like loss of appetite, lethargy etc its best to seek treatment for your bird. Firstly make sure your bird is wormed, to rule out worms as the cause and then either administer an antibiotic or take them to a vet.

If the hen is otherwise perfectly well except for the blue tinge its likely that the bluish tinge is just due to a temporary loss of condition and can usually be overcome with some extra care for your hen. (but ultimately its up to you, if you are concerned its best to see a vet)

While providing this extra care, its important to monitor them carefully for any signs of bad heath and seek professional care if there are any other symptoms. Make sure they are wormed, and getting a quality feed and consider supplements like garlic and apple cider, liquid kelp, multi-vitamins, mealworms etc. Also make sure the your coop provides plenty of shelter from draft and rain.