The Bluebell is a classic large hybrid chicken, robust and very pretty with a lovely blue plumage that ranges from pale to darker in tone. They have a calm temperament and are not known to be aggressive or flighty. Friendly and confident, they make lovely pets and are good in most mixed flocks. They have featherless feet and legs and are suited to most set ups, they are confident foragers and great for free roaming situations. They lay up to 260 large, large brown eggs a year. They make great first time chickens, and can be mixed with some pure breeds and bantams. *Please note, hybrid hens are cross bred and as such about 10% may not lay the specified coloured egg, if you want a guaranteed egg colour then opt for a pure breed chicken*
Bluebell Hybrid Chickens at a Glance
Single Combe and Wattles
Beautiful Shades of Blue Plumage
Large Breed
Docile in Nature
Featherless Feet and Legs
Bluebell is a classic large hybrid chicken known for their pretty blue plumage, they are a calm natured bird, not known to peck or be aggressive they can be easily hand tamed as they are very inquisitive and friendly. Suited in most mixed flocks they are not flightily and a solid, sturdy hen. They love to free roam, having a fairly large garden or field would be ideal for the Bluebell Chicken. Not easily stressed and very robust the Bluebell is perfect for first time keepers and they are capable of laying approximately 260 large brown eggs per year.
Hybrid Bluebell hens are great roaming birds, they love to forage and free range, they would not be suited to a very small back garden set up, however, could be happy in a larger garden provided they have enrichment, grass time and plenty to forage. Nutrition is important for hybrid chickens, they need a good layers’ pellet and extra treats with calcium, vitamin D and B12 to enable them to produce lots of lovely fresh eggs. You will need to ensure your area has feed and water available at all times. With a naturally docile nature they do make lovely pets for children, they can be hand tamed with treats, patience and a calm owner, they like people and are not shy.