Black Sex Link Chicken

Black Sex Link Rooster
  • Black Sex Link – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums –

Not Sexed = 3

Female = 3

Male = 1

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September

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Delaware Chicken

Delaware Chicken
  • Delaware – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums –

Not Sexed = 3

Female = 3

Male = 1

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September

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Barred Rock Chicken

Barred Rock Rooster
  • Barred Rock – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums –

Not Sexed = 3

Female = 3

Male = 1

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September

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D & K Supply Co

D & K Feed and Ranch Supply

D&K Supply is an independent, family-owned feed and ranch supply store purchased by two brothers in December, 2016. We offer livestock feed and bedding, pet food and treats, live plants, garden/flower supplies and seed, and a wide variety of ranch supplies. Ranch supplies is an all-encompassing term to include feed tubs, over-the counter medical supplies, […]

Address

14575 CO-115
Penrose, CO 81240
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5 Reasons to Keep a Rooster, and 5 Reasons Not to

A roost is sitting on a line with two hens

Are you on the fence about whether or not to include a rooster in your flock? Here are 5 reasons to keep a rooster. And, just to confuse you, 5 reasons not to keep a rooster. Reasons to Keep a Rooster Baby Chicks One of the main reasons to keep a rooster is to get […]

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Black Sex Link Started Pullet

Black Sex Link Hen

Black Sex  Link Started Pullet – 15 to 22 weeks old female

Shipped Only Year Round.  No Pick up Orders! 
Started Pullets are 45.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
NEXT AVAILABLE SHIP DATE IS IN NOV
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15 Common Questions about Chicken Behavior

A bird taking off

Cackle Hatchery® customers, especially first time buyers, ask a lot of questions about the behavior of chickens. Here are answers to 15 of the most common questions we answer about chicken behavior. Are chickens intelligent? Yes. Chickens are intelligent. Among other things, they learn quickly, they can do basic arithmetic, and they have good memories. […]

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How to Brood Turkey Poults

Turkey poults

More than chicks, turkey poults (baby turkeys) can be tricky to brood. Even though they’re bigger than chicks, they’re much more delicate. They are extremely sensitive to temperature changes, dampness, and drafts. And they have a lesser instinct for danger. “Let’s face it,” says Jeff Smith of Cackle Hatchery®, “turkey poults are not the brightest.” […]

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Necessities for Your Chickens

Chickens in a coop

Chickens have three primary goals in life — to eat, to avoid being eaten, and to make more chickens. Thus, flock necessities involve providing your chickens with everything they need to achieve these goals. Nutrition A chicken’s nutritional needs change, depending on the chicken’s age. Commercially prepared poultry feed therefore is variously formulated for baby […]

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