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This breed was founded in the state of Delaware from an original Barred Rock and New Hampshire cross. The Delaware is considered a heavy breed which lays a nice brown egg. Males are medium size and large enough to butcher for meat and the hens will make a nice "stewing" dish when they are done laying. The feathering on these beautiful birds is almost all white but shows a slight indication of barring in the hackle and tail. Delaware are a nice quiet bird when well tended to.
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Customer Product Reviews
My dellies lay nice medium brown glossy eggs. They started laying at about 19 weeks. They are easy to catch when need be, as they crouch down when I am near. They are friendly and quiet and good foragers.
Our family has raised Delawares for a number of years, and I can't think of a better chicken to own. Cold weather hearty, HUGE eggs (a number being double and triple yokers, consistently), and yes, they tend to be like dogs, following you everywhere. Definitely their first imprint is ever lasting. One thing I like about ordering from McMurray's -- their birds are not only healthy but of an excellent quality breed.
Our two Delawares are filled with personality and are very friendly. They also lay wonderful large eggs. They are my favorites. As long as I own chickens I hope to have them in my flock.
Delawares are great birds. Mine follow me around like dogs, come when called, and even fly up on my shoulder when I am doing chores around the farm. I will order lots more in the spring.
This was our first year ordering from Murray/McMurray and we are having fun with all of our hens, even the one that strongly resembles a rooster. We are thrilled to have ordered a variety and will do it again. Looking forward to the next months when the eggs should come into full production.
I just love my "delies"! They are as sweet as they are beautiful, and very bright, too. They love to be petted, and a couple of them actually "cuddle" back when held, crooning quietly, wing on one shoulder, head on the other. They started laying at just under 5 months old, with decent size (1 1/2 oz), well-formed eggs of dark, pinkish brown. I'll be getting more "delies" soon!
This was my first year ordering from McMurray. All of the chicks that I ordered grew to be full grown chickens. Out of all the chickens I ordered the Delawares are all ways the ones to get noticed first and I am all ways getting told that the Delawares are so beautiful. The Delawares are so gentle even the rooster who my brother named Spot, likes you to pick him up and rub his wattles. Thanks for the wonderful chicks.
Cory
