The Black Sex-Link is a cross between a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Barred Rock hen. They are amazing layers of large brown eggs. In addition to being super egg producers they are excellent free rangers and quiet birds. These are dual-purpose can be color-sexed as babies. Males have a white spot on the top of their heads, while females are completely black on the top of their heads. They are black with orange-gold on their neck, breast and tail areas. They typically weigh 6 lbs. for females and 7 lbs. for males.