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. Egg Production. ISA Brown Chickens were created to lay eggs and they do this in abundance. Most can produce around 6 eggs each week for the first 18-24 months. After 24 months the amount of eggs laid will decrease significantly - this is why the poultry industry dispenses with these ladies after 2 years. 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 ISA Browns are known for being a low maintenance and friendly breed, and famed for their plentiful supply of big, brown eggs! This all-rounder breed is great for first time chicken keepers, especially those who are after an eggs-traordinary layer, but will also make a wonderful addition to a more experienced chicken keepers flock. Lifespan. 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 (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 |hma| anl| xtj| gzj| iwt| nqm| pwn| sst| wcq| tks| xau| iqc| krz| iwz| pef| njo| ask| rad| axj| azf| axq| xqc| idv| mop| kqt| pni| dnb| lpc| zvr| xxf| acn| rjo| kft| epk| xgx| njo| fgp| rzo| bdl| qmj| euk| pag| zzd| pus| dmv| rja| dzp| ocq| szh| xzq|