Dominant Red D853
-The Layer Hybrid
DOMINANT Red D853 hens are hardy, reliable layers recognized for their resilience, practical dual-purpose qualities, and excellent adaptability to free-range farming systems. With their rich red plumage and calm, active nature, these birds are well suited for both backyard raisers and sustainable poultry farms, producing up to 300 light-brown eggs per laying cycle under proper farm management.
This hybrid is developed from carefully selected Rhode Island Red parent lines using specialized feather-sexing genetics that allow day-old chicks to be identified more efficiently. The result is a productive and resilient flock valued for strong survivability, consistent egg production, and suitability for smallholder and alternative farming systems.
DOMINANT Red D853 birds thrive in free-range environments where both egg production and meat value are important. The hens remain dependable brown egg layers, making the line especially practical for sustainable and purposeful poultry farming.
Livability
94 - 96 %
Egg Color
Light brown
No.of eggs
308 / cycle at peak production
Dominant Red D853
-The Capon Cockerell (Meat Type)
Livability
94 - 96 %
Egg Color
Light brown
No.of eggs
308 / yr at peak production
DOMINANT Red D853 cockerels are raised for strength, hardiness, and practical free-range meat production. With their rich reddish plumage and active, resilient nature, they grow into sturdy birds well suited for sustainable backyard and smallholder farming systems.
This hybrid is developed from carefully selected Rhode Island Red parent lines using specialized feather-sexing genetics that allow day-old chicks to be identified efficiently. The result is a dependable free-range bird valued for its survivability, and adaptability.
By 18 weeks, DOMINANT Red D853 cockerels can reach approximately 2.1–2.3 kg while consuming only 6.5–6.8 kg of feed under proper farm management — an efficient conversion that provides excellent value for farmers raising birds for meat production. Rather than being culled at hatch, these cockerels are raised with purpose and appreciated for their traditional texture, rich flavor, and suitability for sustainable poultry systems.
Meet the Parents
DOMINANT Red D853 draws its strength, resilience, and dependable performance from carefully selected Rhode Island Red parent lines.
Known for their productivity, adaptability, and hardy nature, these parental lines contribute the rich red plumage, strong survivability, and reliable brown egg production that make D853 highly valued in free-range and smallholder farming systems.
The result is a practical dual-purpose hybrid — hens that produce abundant light-brown eggs and cockerels that develop into sturdy meat birds with efficient growth and traditional flavor. This balanced combination makes DOMINANT Red D853 a trusted choice for farmers seeking sustainable and purposeful poultry production.
