TOMWARDFARM Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I have looked through all the breeds listed on omlet nd can't find anything that is similar to a hyline other than a gingernut ranger? any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 They are similar to ISA Browns and Warrens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMWARDFARM Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 are they on the list of breeds?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 they are a strain of cross breed hen bred for mass egg laying. I have got 3. They are bred from Warren hens but not sure what they have been crossed with. They are just brown hens that look like gingernut rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Effectively, the hylines/warrens/isas/rangers are pretty much the same bird - RIR cockerel to light or white sussex hen. Hyline is the commercial company that breeds them. Each company has developed it's own flocks of RIRs and sussex to maximise the desirable traits and these bear little resemblance to 'show standard' RIR and sussex birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I have a Hyline and she is the sweetest, nice natured chicken that you could ever hope for. Hybrids often are, they are the type bred for short term/intensive laying and are very grateful for a nice loving chickeny home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
