10-08-2007, 02:57 PM
I don't know if they are available on the Island, but a variety called Sex Link are all hens. Or rather the male chicks are a different color than the female chicks. Other wise, its a gamble. When we get new birds, a dozen, it seems as about two or three are roosters.
We have had several different types and the best all around variety has been the Barred Rocks - good disposition, large brown eggs, not very aggressive.
Also, you don't need a rooster for the hens to lay. The hens will lay longer, over their life time, if a rooster is around, but they don't need one to lay.
And remember if you just want eggs for your family, three hens will provide plenty of eggs.
We have had several different types and the best all around variety has been the Barred Rocks - good disposition, large brown eggs, not very aggressive.
Also, you don't need a rooster for the hens to lay. The hens will lay longer, over their life time, if a rooster is around, but they don't need one to lay.
And remember if you just want eggs for your family, three hens will provide plenty of eggs.