Sex-links are crossbred chickens whose color at hatching is differentiated by sex, thus making chick sexing an easier process. Sex-links come in several varieties. As hybrids of laying or dual-purpose breeds infused with extra vigor via heterosis, sex-links can be extremely good egg-layers which often produce 300 eggs a year or more depending on the quality of care and feed. The color of their eggs vary according to the mix of breeds, and blue-green eggs are possible.
Black Sex Links are typically raised in farm environments or backyard coops. They adapt well to various climates, given proper housing and care. As they are hybrids, they are not found in the wild and are specifically bred in controlled environments.
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 4/5
Black Sex Links are not a true breed but a hybrid created for efficient egg production and ease of sexing chicks at birth. They are popular among backyard chicken keepers for their prolific egg-laying capabilities. Being hybrids, they exhibit hybrid vigor, which often makes them more robust than some pure breeds.
A black sex-link hen
