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12 Chicken Breeds with the Best Laying Hens

Brown Eggs from Productive Hen

All female chickens lay eggs, and all hens lay best in their first year of production. But some chicken breeds lay better than others. Hens that lay best are of breeds that have been selectively bred for egg production, rather than for fast growth or exhibition qualities.   Layers of Eggs with Brown Shells Chicken […]

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French White Marans Chicken

  • French White Marans – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums –

Not Sexed = 3

Female = 3

Male = 1

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru July

DISCONTINUED FOR NOW
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What’s the Difference Between a Barred Rock and a Dominique?

Barred Rock

A lot of chicken keepers who are unfamiliar with both barred Rocks and Dominiques have trouble telling the difference between them. Once you’ve seen both, though, you’ll have no trouble readily identifying which is which. First let’s get one thing straight: “Barred Rock” is not a breed. The breed is Plymouth Rock. The original color […]

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Reviews

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Chicken 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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Kosher King

Kosher King Chicken

Kosher King – Sold As Baby Chicks Only

Minimum of 25 to ship.

Next ship date is 10/19/26

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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Which Chicken Started Laying Eggs?

First Egg

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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Silver Laced Wyandotte Chicken (Exhibition Type)

Silver Laced Wyandotte Chicken (Show Type)
  • Black Laced Silver Wyandotte (Exhibition Type) – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
     Minimums – Not Sexed = 3
                              Female = 3
                              Male = 1
                                Total of 3 birds to ship       

Shipped Early Feb thru End of Sept

MAXIMUM OF 5

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Delaware Started Pullet

Delaware Chicken

Delaware Started Pullet – 15 to 22 Weeks Old

Shipped Year Round.  No Pick up Orders! 
Started Pullets are 46.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
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White Ameraucanas Chicken

White Ameraucanas Chicken
  • White Ameraucanas Chicken – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums –

Not Sexed = 3

Female = 3

Male = 1

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Early August.

Limit of 15

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