Delaware Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: American Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster——8 1/2 lbs
  Pullet—5 1/2  lbs
  Cockerel—-7 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 180-260 eggs per year. (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large-Jumbo
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: United States, Delaware
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1952.
• TLC: Watch Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been investing over 40 years of developing our bloodline or strain of pure Delaware.