Hatch Calendar

Hatch Date Availability

Pick the breeds you want and your cart shows the hatch dates when everything can ship together — then you choose from those dates at checkout. Availability moves fast, so browse by category and grab your date early.

Planning guide

Chick Season

Every poultry type has a natural hatching window. Use this guide to plan around when each type is available and the minimum number of chicks you can order.

Natural hatching season and minimum chick order by poultry type
Poultry typeAvailable monthsMin. order
BantamFebruary – August5
TurkeyMarch – July1
ChickenFebruary – October3
DucksFebruary – June1
Fall DucksJuly – January15
GeeseMarch – June1
GuineaJune – August5
PeafowlJune – August2
ChukarMay – July50
Ringneck PheasantMay – August35
Bobwhite Quail EggsApril – September100
Ornamental PheasantMay – July15
  • 3 poultry minimum order
  • Orders of 15+ recommended