Use the chicken breed list below to help you choose the right chicken. This list includes all of the chicken breeds that are for sale at Cackle Hatchery. Click the name of the chicken breed for more information, to see an image of that breed and for purchasing options. Chicken Breed Name Egg Production Egg Color […]
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Links To Poultry Associations And Clubs
These are a few of the many clubs and associations linked to poultry. If you would like your club or association listed, please send your request to:Webmaster, In an attempt to provide you with increased value, we have included some third party links on our site that focus on poultry. These linked sites have separate […]
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Submit a review on our BBB here: Is Cackle Hatchery® Legit? Yes, we have been raising and selling chickens since 1936 but don’t take our word for it; read many of our reviews and testimonials from real customers: September 10, 2023 All 17 chicks arrived alive and healthy in a timely manner, would do business […]
Continue ReadingChicken Terms/Definitions/Phrases
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z – A – Addled A rotten or otherwise inedible egg. Or an egg in which the embryo died during early incubation. Age of lay The age at which a […]
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When you raise hens from baby chicks, finding their first eggs can be exciting. Chickens don’t all start laying at the same time, so you’ll likely find an occasional small egg, then maybe one each day. Before long you’ll be finding multiple eggs daily. But since most chickens don’t lay an egg every day, how […]
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When chickens are allowed to free range, certain breeds fare far better than others, especially in terms of avoiding predators. Ideal characteristics for free ranging chickens include wariness, inconspicuous plumage, acute vision, and foraging ability. Predator Wariness Chicken breeds that are best able to evade predators are the wary, high strung, excitable, so-called […]
Continue ReadingWhy Does a Rooster Have a Comb?
One of the most outstanding features of a rooster is his comb — that fleshy crownlike protrusion on top of a chicken’s head. So why do roosters have such ornate combs? At about 3 to 8 weeks of age, depending on the breed, baby chicks start developing reddened combs. A cockerel’s comb will gradually become […]
Continue ReadingHatchery Choice Bantam Female Deal – 5
- Bantam Female Deal – 5 – Sold as Baby Chicks – FREE SHIPPING
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Item #1220
Continue ReadingHatchery Choice Bantam Female Deal – 10
- Bantam Female Deal – 10 – Sold as Baby Chicks – FREE SHIPPING
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Item #1221
Continue ReadingFeather Footed Bantam Assortment Special
- Feather Footed Bantam Special – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Suspending taking orders for this special for this season.
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