Bringing chickens into your backyard should feel exciting — not overwhelming. In Chicken Keeping Pure + Simple, seasoned chicken keeper Nikki Husted delivers a warm, practical, and easy-to-follow guide designed especially for beginners and homesteaders who want to raise happy, healthy hens with confidence. Whether you’re dreaming of farm-fresh eggs, teaching your kids about responsibility, […]
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Most backyard chickens do not lay an egg every day of the year. The average mature, healthy hen takes 25 to 26 hours to produce one egg. So a hen that lays at 6:00 in the morning today will likely lay between 7:00 and 8:00 tomorrow morning. Since a hen normally doesn’t lay after dark, […]
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An amazing characteristic of Phoenix chickens is their exceptionally long and multiple tail feathers. Even the hens have more tail feathers than most other chickens. The Phoenix was developed from the Onagadori, a breed from Japan that has a non-molting gene. Despite its exceptionally long tail, the Phoenix lacks the non-molting gene and therefore molts […]
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The ermine Ameraucana is unique among chickens in its stunning white and black feather pattern. The unusual plumage is the result of a dominant white genetic mutation that partially suppresses the expression of black feathers. This pattern is currently being developed into a standard color variety of the breed. During the process, opinions vary as […]
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Chantecler chickens are a heritage dual-purpose breed suitable for the backyard production of both meat and eggs. They are also popular for exhibition. It is the only chicken breed originating in Canada. The breed is able to withstand bitter cold weather while continuing to lay well. What is a Chantecler chicken? A Chantecler chicken has […]
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Ameraucana chickens derive from blue-egg laying Chilean Araucanas. Chicken keepers enjoy this breed for their unusual blue-shell eggs. Ameraucanas are also popular for exhibition. With their small pea comb, tiny wattles, and fluffy feathers, they are especially winter hardy, and the hens lay well even in winter. What is an Ameraucana Chicken? Where Did Ameraucanas […]
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The American Bantam Association (ABA) is an organization of bantam chicken enthusiasts who enjoy breeding and showing bantams, as well as socializing with other people who share their interest. Here’s why you should join the American Bantam Association: ABA History The non-profit American Bantam Association was founded in 1914 to support the poultry fancy, and […]
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Buff Chantecler – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Not Sexed = 3
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru mid August
Limit of 5
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Pioneer Broiler – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Not Sexed = 3
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September
Ships on Wednesdays only
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Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September
Limit of 10
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