Originating in Sussex County, England, the Light Sussex made its first known appearance in the mid-1800s and was officially standardized in 1902. Prior to the development of modern hybrid strains around the time of World War II, the Sussex and Rhode Island Red were the two primary meat breeds in the United Kingdom.
The Hamburgh is a small, active, and graceful bird with a distinctive rose comb and upright tail. Though they’ve been kept in Britain for at least 300 years, some believe they may have originated in Eastern Europe. They are available in a variety of striking colours, including black, white, gold pencilled, silver pencilled, gold spangled, and silver spangled.
Easter Eggers are a fascinating, diverse, and relatively “new” breed, originally developed by crossing an Araucana with a brown egg layer. Most Easter Egger chicks carry the blue egg gene, and typically feature muffs, beards, a pea comb, and often slate blue or greenish-grey legs.
Barneveld, a town in the Netherlands, is home to a large agricultural college specializing in poultry. As such, the area became a hub of the poultry industry in the early twentieth century.
Originally bred in 1866 by William Cook, the Orpington has been a household farm favourite from the beginning. Thought to be a cross between Minorcas, Langshans, and Plymouth Rocks, Cook intended his chickens to be a dual-purpose breed.
The Boschvelder was bred by a South African farmer named Michael Bosch as a way to deal with the tick problem he was having with his cattle. The Boschvelder chicken was bred from crosses between three types of free-range breeds, that is Venda, Ovambo and Matabele indigenous chickens
A gorgeous bird hailing from Marans, France, the Black Copper Marans is prized for both its egg and table qualities. Their egg quality is said to be unsurpassed—though that often depends on who you ask.
The Black Australorp is a versatile, hardy chicken breed known for its exceptional productivity and adaptability. Whether you’re focused on egg production, meat quality, or sustainable free-range farming, the Black Australorp delivers on all fronts. This dual-purpose breed excels in both egg laying and meat production, making it a valuable addition to any poultry farm. With its calm demeanor and ability to thrive in various climates, the Black Australorp is the ideal choice for farmers looking to raise resilient, high-yield chickens.
The hip lifting clamp helps lift a cow that is lying down to assist her in standing, addressing circulation issues and muscle degeneration.
Catch gates, mounted at the front of a neck clamp, are transparent doors that prevent cattle from running through the neck clamp.
The sheep clamp and ramp is used for dosing and inspecting sheep’s heads. Secure the sheep’s body with the pedal, and release it with the lever when done. It includes a ramp for easy access.
The portable kraal unit with trailer is a flexible, easy-to-assemble solution for managing up to 80 cattle. It features an optional neck clamp for detailed work and is both SABS approved and roadworthy.
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