ISA Brown Chickens ISA Brown Chickens are bred such that one can easily tell the gender of the birds immediately after hatching.This is very useful for flock owners who want to maintain a specific rooster to hen ratio at all times.hese ISA Brown Chickens are a cross breed utilizing the Rhode Island White Female and the Rhode Island Red Male. The result is a hardy and robust dual purpose breed with superior egg laying capabilities as well as substantial size for meat.
Back to FAQ. Right now, the data show that turtles in the south hatch out quicker - about 70 days, and in the north a bit slower - around 90-120 days, if they don't overwinter in the nest. Click here to see what happened to the hatchlings pictured above..... Return to Box Turtle Observation Home Page.
Adult ornate box turtles should be between 5 to 6 inches in carapace length before you begin to breed them. The obvious health requirements aside, to breed these turtles, adults should be between 5 to 6 inches in carapace length; this is generally reached between 7 and 10 years of age. As is common in turtles, box turtles are slow to mature, and this process cannot be accelerated without risking the turtleâs health.