Delaware - Cockrels only until 2010

Delawares were first developed in the state of Delaware from off colored sports that occured when Barred Plymouth Rock males were mated to New Hampshire females. Delewares iplumage is the beautiful, attractive black and white Columbian color pattern. They have the same general shape as New Hampshire Reds, which is much shorter and more compact as compared with Plymouth Rocks. They are an excellent dual-purpose breed that efficiently produces large brown eggs. Standard weights at maturity are male-8 1/2 lbs, and hen-6 1/2 lbs