Piggotts Redco

Redco
  • A hybrid breed of Rhode Island Red and Sussex types
  • Feather colour: chestnut with black tail feathers
  • Average body weight at 20 weeks: 1.600 kg
  • Average body weight at 72 weeks: 2.200 kg
  • Age at start of laying period: 21 weeks
  • Age at peak of laying period: 26 weeks
  • Hen housed performance to 72 weeks: 280-300 eggs
  • Peak of production: 90 % and more
  • Consumption at 20 weeks: 8 kg
  • Daily consumption: 125-135 g
  • Monthly mortality: 0.3 to 0.5 %
  • Average egg weight: 63 g
  • Egg shell colour: brown

Disclaimer: All specifications describing performances of the above birds represent performance objectives obtainable under good environmental and management conditions. They are not a warranty or guarantee of performance.

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