Black Sexlinks

[halfpynt]

Does anyone know about sexlink breed ? We have two of them,, ,they are black all over..... Cant find any pics of what they will look like when fully grown..

 

[AccidentalFarm]

Black sex-links are the result of a male RIR or NHR and a female Barred Rock. They, however do not breed true.

This is my black sex-link pullet at about 7-8 weeks old;

Here she is at 12 weeks old:

www.feathersite.com has pictures of sex-links, as well as many other breeds.

 

[halfpynt]

Cool !! Thanks !

 

[ella]

Oh no AccidentalFarm if that's a black sex-link that a BOY! The males display the barring, while the females have a mix of gold and black feathers. That's what makes them a sex-link.

Girls range from almost solid black with a few gold feathers to something like this:

Here is a male black sex-link:

As youngsters...

Pullet:

Cockeral:

I hope you have room for a little crower!

 

[Dom'sHEns]

Ella, Where did you get your black sexlinks?...i my self have a pair of bsl's and love them.... however I really like the coloring of yours much more! Mine are solid black with the exceptions of some bronze feathers around there neck. I guess luck of the draw?

Stay well, Dom

Edit: I forgot to specifly im talking about your bsl pullet.

 

[ella]

Both of the chickens pictured are a cross between my Buff Orpington rooster and a barred Rock hen. They are half siblings, and are very nice, the hen has layed an egg almost every day for the last 2 years.

Here's the papa:

And this is the hen's mom: