Hatched from eggs that are laid by our hardy Manitoban flock, these chicks posses the qualities that make it an excellent choice for small homesteads and family-operated farms. The hens lay medium to large brown eggs and the roosters yield high quality poultry meat. This mix is composed of Rhode Island Red/Barnyard Chicken and Lavendar Orpingtons which combines all the best qualities of each individual breed into one excellent dual-purpose chicken.