Tetra and Harco poultry breeds

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Brown-egg layer

Tetra-SL LL

Tetra-SL LL suits farmers who want steady brown-egg output over a long cycle. It keeps shell quality and egg size even through lay, has a calm temperament, and works in both cage and alternative housing.

Egg colourBrown
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Eggs per hen housed to 100 weeks
479–491
Average egg weight
64.0–65.5 g
Egg mass per hen housed to 100 weeks
31.0–31.8 kg
Liveability in lay 18–100 weeks
92–94%

White-egg layer

Tetra L Superb

Tetra L Superb is the choice for white-egg markets. It holds its condition through a long laying period, with good liveability and feed efficiency, and adapts to intensive or alternative housing.

Egg colourWhite
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Eggs per hen housed to 100 weeks
484–496
Average egg weight
62.2–63.7 g
Egg mass to 100 weeks
30.5–31.2 kg
Liveability in lay 18–100 weeks
91–93%

Brown-egg layer

Tetra Black

Tetra Black is a robust brown-egg layer for farms where climate and management vary. It is calm and easy to manage, and it keeps production balanced across intensive and alternative systems.

Egg colourBrown
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Eggs per hen housed to 90 weeks
419–429
Average egg weight
63.8–65.3 g
Egg mass per hen housed to 90 weeks
27.0–27.7 kg
Liveability in lay 18–90 weeks
92–94%

Brown-egg layer

Tetra Sperber

Tetra Sperber stands out for its barred plumage and does especially well in free-range, organic and backyard flocks. Its sturdy build and calm nature keep production dependable when conditions are less than ideal.

Egg colourBrown
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Eggs per hen housed to 90 weeks
415–425
Average egg weight
64.5–66.1 g
Egg mass per hen housed to 90 weeks
27.1–27.8 kg
Liveability in lay 18–90 weeks
92–94%

Cream-egg layer

Tetra Tint

Tetra Tint gives farmers a distinctive cream-coloured egg for specialty markets. It is feed-efficient and calm, and it adapts particularly well to free-range and other alternative systems.

Egg colourCream
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Eggs per hen housed to 100 weeks
481–493
Average egg weight
63.8–65.3 g
Egg mass per hen housed to 100 weeks
31.1–31.8 kg
Liveability in lay 18–100 weeks
92–94%

Slow-growing meat breed

Harco NN

Harco NN carries the naked-neck gene, which helps it handle hot conditions. It grows at a steady pace, gives good meat quality, and suits both conventional and free-range systems.

Egg colourNot applicable, meat breed
AvailabilityContact us to confirm current stock and delivery dates.
Body weight, males at 70 days
3.0–3.1 kg
Body weight, females at 70 days
2.3–2.4 kg
Body weight, as-hatched at 70 days
2.7–2.8 kg
Liveability to 70 days
93–95%

Medium-growing meat breed

Harco Red

Harco Red pairs efficient growth with the natural look that free-range buyers prefer. It converts feed well, gives good carcass yield and premium meat, and works in housed or free-range systems.

Egg colourNot applicable, meat breed
AvailabilityContact us to confirm current stock and delivery dates.
Body weight, males at 70 days
3.14 kg
Body weight, females at 70 days
2.45 kg
Liveability to 70 days
93–95%
Body weight, males at 42 days
1.62 kg

Compare the breeds

Published commercial flock targets, side by side.

Layers

BreedEgg colourEggs per hen housedAverage egg weight
Tetra-SL LLBrown479–491 to 100 weeks64.0–65.5 g
Tetra L SuperbWhite484–496 to 100 weeks62.2–63.7 g
Tetra BlackBrown419–429 to 90 weeks63.8–65.3 g
Tetra SperberBrown415–425 to 90 weeks64.5–66.1 g
Tetra TintCream481–493 to 100 weeks63.8–65.3 g

Meat breeds

BreedGrowthMale weight at 70 daysFemale weight at 70 days
Harco NNSlow3.0–3.1 kg2.3–2.4 kg
Harco RedMedium3.14 kg2.45 kg

Figures are targets published by Bábolna TETRA. Results depend on local management, feed and climate.

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