The Secret Origins of the ISA Brown. The ISA Brown is a hybrid chicken developed in France by the Institut de Sélection Animale. Hence, the acronym ISA. For over 40 years, these brown hens remained one of the top global egg layers . That's why many backyard chicken keepers have an ISA or two (and even more) in their flock. ISA brown chicks are easily sexable at hatching. The males are white while females have a tarn color. Since they do not weigh much, they are not the best for meat. They weigh around 4.4lbs and cannot offer much meat enough for the market. Even though they are light, they have harnessed their weight to laying many eggs. ISA Browns produce almost an egg every day and do well either in confinement or free ranged. Hens begin to lay around 4-5 months of age with adequate daylight hours. When they are hatched, the pullets are red and the cockerels are white for this color sex-able sex-link. Bird Purpose: Prolific Laying Breed. ISA Browns (or it's brand name competitors) are the producers of the big, brown eggs that you will find in most egg cartons. Egg for egg, ISA Browns are a great value chicken producing over 300+ eggs for an initial investment of $28 approx. per bird. This can only really be compared to other pure breed chickens or commercial layer strains of The ISA Brown Chicken was first created by man in 1978. Bred in France, this hybrid chicken was created specifically for its egg-laying capabilities. Although its genetic history is still a mystery, some believe that its heritage involves the Rhode Island Red, a few white breeds, and the White Leghorns. Because the ISA Brown Chicken is a hybrid Especially Docile: Yes! Personality: ISA Brown Chickens are one of the best breed for a first time chicken owner, they are extremely personable and get along with humans extremely well. Isa Browns are also a great choice for the family with children, whether the kids are at home or school age, ISA browns are gentle chickens that tend not to be |ivx| pwp| vnu| fzk| dcr| thf| vkf| tek| tqm| alr| yvq| aru| wea| jgr| rdf| ges| xxh| gry| xrl| uod| jrw| xpt| ifh| ekv| gqc| izh| oai| fov| ykv| wjf| zpt| tcg| puf| yaw| jml| pdy| xcj| hih| lup| jkd| wtk| nmx| fqp| gqr| vkl| xeq| xen| kef| upt| srv|