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Which Chicken Breeds Make the Best Broody Hens?

Broody Hen

Some chicken breeds make great broody hens. Others are iffy. Still others are completely unreliable. And some never go broody at all. What does broody mean and why does it matter? Broodiness, in a nutshell, is maternal instinct. After a hen has accumulated a nestful of eggs, maternal instinct tells her to keep the eggs […]

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When is Chick Season®?

Chick Season baby chicken

Chick season® for most birds is in the spring. Poultry, like other birds, gear up for laying eggs and hatching them as the days start growing longer in spring. Also like other birds, most poultry are seasonal breeders.   The length of the breeding season depends largely on the type of poultry. Chickens and other […]

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Kosher King

Kosher King Chicken

Kosher King – Sold As Baby Chicks Only

Minimum of 25 to ship.

Must be ordered by themselves on a separate order with no other birds.  These are shipped on a separate day and require it’s own shipping/handling charges.

No pick up orders.

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Chicken Breed Spotlight: Australorp or Black Jersey Giant

Jersey Giant

Australorp and Black Jersey Giant chickens look and behave a lot alike. Both are good foragers, and the hens of both breeds tend to become broody and raise their own chicks. Both breeds have a bright red single comb, red earlobes, a black beak, and dark brown eyes. Australorps come in one color — black. […]

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Breed Spotlight: Welsh Harlequin Ducks

Welsh Harlequin

Thinking about adding some waterfowl to your flock? Ducks are a great place to start. Many breeds are small, social and easy to handle, and their eggs typically have more protein and healthy fats than chicken eggs. Today we’d like to take a moment to appreciate one of our favorite duck breeds—the Welsh Harlequin.   […]

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Cinnamon Queen Started Pullet

Cinnamon Queen™

Cinnamon Queen Started Pullet – 15 to 22 weeks old female

Shipped Only Year Round.  No Pick up Orders! 
Started Pullets are 34.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
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Freedom Rangers™

Freedom Ranger

Freedom Rangers™ – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available

Minimum of 25 to ship.

No pick up orders.

Must be ordered by themselves on a separate order with no other birds. 

These orders are manually scheduled and you will be sent an email with your ship date within 24 to 48 hours.

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Rhode Island Red Started Pullet

Rhode Island Red Started Pullet

Rhode Island Red (Production Type) Started Pullet – 15 to 22 weeks old female

Shipped Only Year Round.  No Pick up Orders! 
Started Pullets are 34.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
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