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Red Star Chickens

Chicken Breed History:
The Red Star is a hybrid breed of chicken that, while not a breed recognized by the American Poultry Association, they are a well-known and well-loved breed among farmers and owners with smaller flocks alike. They are a sex-linked breed, meaning that males and females are different colors and can easily be identified from each other at hatching. However, the sex-linked colors do not hold true in second generation Red Stars and the genders cannot be sorted from each other accurately. Females are red at birth and mature to reddish-brown flecked with white feathers. Males are white or light yellow at hatch and mature to white flecked with red, buff, and brown. A red male chicken (for example a Rhode Island Red or a New Hampshire Red) is crossed with a white female (often a Leghorn or a Delaware). Many different crosses are possible to create Red Star chickens, and each farm or hatchery will have its own preferred breeding cross.
Red Star chicks are sex linked in color.
Female chicks are red and males are white.
Chicken Breed Profile:
Red Star chickens are friendly and docile, and people often comment with surprise that this holds true for the roosters as well. Adult females usually weigh 5-6 lbs, while adult males will weigh 7-8 lbs. They are a good breed for people with small yards who want just enough eggs to feed their families. They are also an excellent choice for large production flocks, as the hens begin to lay eggs at 22 weeks old, earlier than many other chickens. They produce consistent quantities of eggs, and are a hardy bird that will continue to lay even in hot and cold temperatures. They produce large, brown eggs that are delicious.
Mountain Valley View Farm sells fresh, organic eggs that are laid by our flock of Red Star hens. Please click here or call 509-928-1800 for more information.
Farm Fresh Eggs for Sale!
Mountain Valley View Farm
is now selling fresh, organic eggs!
Our Barred Plymouth Rock and Red Star laying hens are producing around 15 dozen eggs per week. These chickens are free range, hormone and antibiotic free, and fed a fresh grain feed that contains no soy or animal bi-products. Eggs are ready for purchase now, and we are also taking pre-orders for future batches. We can only sell 15 dozen each week, so get on our waiting list quick to ensure that you get some of these nutritious and tasty eggs!
Organic eggs are extremely nutritious and contain significantly higher ratios of Vitamins A and E, Omega 3, and beta carotene than commercially produced eggs. They are also lower in cholesterol and saturated fat, making them an excellent choice for anyone concerned about their health. Furthermore, trace chemicals from pesticides and fertilizers have been detected in commercial eggs, and many of these chickens are given growth hormones and antibiotics to make them produce more. Chickens at Mountain Valley View Farm are fed an all-natural grain and allowed to roam and forage for food to supplement their diet. We do not use chemical pesticides or fertilizers on our farm, nor do we give our animals growth hormones or antibiotics, so you can be assured that our eggs will not have the toxins so common to commercially produced eggs. You will also love the taste of our eggs, as studies have shown that organic eggs from hens that eat a varied diet have a noticeably stronger and more pleasing flavor than commercial eggs.
Mountain Valley View Farm is a small family farm serving the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area with healthy, farm fresh produce and more. We are located in beautiful Spokane Valley.
Eggs are $4.00/dozen and are available for pickup at Mountain Valley View Farm:
4227 S Chapman Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
Call 509-928-1800 for more information, or to schedule a time to pick up your delicious farm fresh eggs!














































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