Black Sexlink ā Day-Old Chicks
Black Sexlink ā Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 250ā300 Eggs/Year
- Large Brown Eggs
- 18ā22 Weeks to Lay
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If a steady supply of brown eggs is at the top of your wish list, Black Sexlinks are a practical addition to your flock. These hybrid chickens combine dependable laying with striking black plumage, often accented by warm copper or gold feathers around the hens' necks. Picture them exploring your backyard, then filling your egg basket with fresh brown eggs.Ā
Why backyard keepers love them:
- š„ Approximately 250ā300 large brown eggs per year ā productive layers for a well-stocked backyard egg basket
- šŖ¶ Glossy black plumage with copper or gold accents ā hens bring rich color and contrast to a mixed flock
- āļø Hardy and adaptable ā do well with suitable shelter, shade, and protection from weather extremes
- šæ Curious, active foragers ā enjoy scratching and exploring when given space to roam
- ā” Early-maturing layers ā commonly begin laying around 18ā22 weeks with appropriate nutrition and daylight
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Black Sexlinks are hybrid chickens bred for reliable brown-egg production. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. Select the vaccination add-on when ordering if you would like your chicks vaccinated. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. Note: sex-linked refers to different male and female chick coloring in the appropriate parent cross; these hybrids do not breed true. Adult coloring, temperament, and production vary by bird and breeding line.
Weeks to first egg: Approximately 18ā22 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Brown
Bring dependable brown-egg production to your flock ā reserve your Black Sexlink chicks for the next hatch.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Production
Hens lay approximately 250ā300 large brown eggs per year. Actual output varies.
Maturity
Typically begins laying at 18ā22 weeks. Timing varies by individual bird and growing conditions.
Temperament
Curious and active; temperament varies by bird and breeding line.
Appearance
Glossy black plumage with copper or gold accents on hens; adult coloring varies.
Adaptability
Hardy and adaptable with shelter, shade, and protection from weather extremes.
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95Ā°F for the first week, reducing by 5Ā°F each week until fully feathered.
Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.
Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment ā add to water for the first 24ā48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.
Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.
Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.
For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.
Shipping
Shipping
Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.
We take immeasurable care in every shipment ā each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only ā the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
LIVE CHICK SHIPPING
6ā14 chicks ā $44.95
15ā25 chicks ā $39.95 ā BEST VALUE
26ā50 chicks ā $79.95
51ā100 chicks ā $99.95
Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks ā¢ Mix & match breeds
Order 15ā25 chicks and receive our lowest live-chick shipping rate.
Local Pickup ā Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee Ā· No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks.
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