The Bovans Black is a black feathered chicken, producing brown quality eggs. A robust laying hen, well suited for challenging poultry farming conditions. The Bovans Black can be kept in both cage and non-cage systems, think of barn housing, floor housing or backyard chicken farming. The Bovans Black chicken has a docile temperament and somewhat higher feed intake, which enables the Bovans Black chickens to handle difficult conditions, while producing large numbers of good quality eggs. The Bovans Black chickens have a heavier body weight, comparable to backyard chickens (dual purpose chickens), but is perfectly able to perform well in large poultry farming operations. The Bovans Black chickens are easy to manage and robust, adapting well to difficult environments.
