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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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Buff Laced Brahma Chicken

Buff Laced Brahma Chickens Sold As Baby Chicks Only
Minimums – Not Sexed = 3 
                          Female = 3
                          Male = 1    
                                Total of 3 birds to ship       

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru September

Coming 2026

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Isabel Brahma Chicken

  • Isabel Brahma Chicken – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
            Minimums – Not Sexed = 3 
                                     Female = 3
                                      Male = 1    
                                Total of 3 birds to ship       
Coming 2026
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Partridge Brahma Chicken

Partridge Brahma Chicken Sold As Baby Chicks Only

Minimums – Not Sexed = 3 
                                     Female = 3
                                      Male = 1    
                                Total of 3 birds to ship       

Coming 2026

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Lavender Brahma Chicken

  • Lavender Brahma – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums –

                             Not Sexed = 3

                             Female = 3

                              Male = 1

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September

COMING FOR THE 2026 SEASON

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Paint Silkie

  • Paint Silkie Bantam – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.

Limit of 5

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Thank you for updating your dealer listing

Enjoy your free downloadable gift for updating your dealer listing with us here at Cackle Hatchery! Click Here to Download  As an added bonus after downloading feel free to print any Cackle Hatchery sales sheets for poultry you may need instore: PRINTABLE CHICK SALES SHEETS Tips for printing: Make sure your printer settings are set […]

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Summer Treats for Your Chickens

A pair of chickens enjoying a bowl of fresh blueberries.

Nobody loves hot weather, and that includes your chickens. Just like we enjoy a cold treat on a hot day, so too does your flock. Here are some cool (and cooling) ideas for summer treats for your chickens. Cool Water Just like us, chickens drink more when the weather is hot. But warm water discourages […]

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5 Best First Chickens for Kids

Two children viewing a baby chick

A child’s initial experience with chickens is often the most memorable. To ensure that the youngster’s introduction to chickens is pleasant and fun, consider these qualities when choosing the best first chickens for kids: They are calm in disposition They are friendly with people The breed is appropriate for small hands The chickens enjoy hugs […]

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What You Can Learn from a Chicken’s APA Class

A mixed flock of chickens in a backyard

For exhibition purposes, large chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA) are organized into six classes. Most of the classes represent the geographic region where the breeds originated or were developed. Knowing a chicken’s APA class lets you infer a number of things about the breed, including temperament, laying ability, climate tolerance, and […]

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