This is our best brown egg layer. Imported originally from the Netherlands, this strain is used in over 60 countries worldwide. Capable of laying over 300 strong shelled eggs per year, the Golden Sex Link also know as the Bovan Brown is a very hearty bird that can withstand cold temperatures. When hatched, the males are a creamy white with the females colored in shades of red.

Also known as the Bovan Nera, these birds are also exceptionally good layers of brown eggs. The hens are mostly black with red coloring primarily around the neck. Males are black and white barred similarly to the coloring of a Barred Rock.
Available at Dunlap's since 1918, the White Rock is one of the best dual-purpose breeds used for both meat and eggs. They are fast growing and are very disease resistant. Chicks are yellow with gray shaded legs.


The Australorp has been avaialable at Dunlap Hatchery since we began business. Our strain is a pure strain that has developed over the years into one fine layer. Imported originally from Australia as a dual-purpose breed, the Australorp set a world record laying 364 eggs in 365 days. Although they are black in color, when their feathers are touched by sunshine, you will see shades of green reflecting from their plumage. chicks are mostly black with a white coloring on their underbelly.


With the best feed conversion and the highest producer of large white eggs, the White Leghorn is the bird for those who want the most eggs at the least cost. We use both the Babcock and the Bovan strains of leghorns at our farm to insure you the best commercial or backyard bird available.

The single combed variety. The roosters are very colorful, while the hens are excellent producers of white eggs