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Chantecler Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight

Chantecler Chickens

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 in the Spotlight

Splash Ameraucana Chicken walking around in the grass

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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Why You Should Join the American Bantam Association

Buff Orpington

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 Chicken

Buff Chantecler Rooster

Buff Chantecler – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available

Minimums –

Not Sexed = 3

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru mid August

Limit of 5

 

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Pioneer Broiler

Pioneer Broiler

Pioneer Broiler – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available

Minimums

Not Sexed = 3

Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September

Ships on Wednesdays only

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Zombie Chicken

Zombie Chicken
  • Zombie Chicken – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3 
                                Total of 3 birds to ship      

Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru September

Limit of 10

 

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What Are Standard Chickens?

Australorp Chicken in Coop

The definition of a standard chicken depends on the context. The term may refer to a large chicken compared to a bantam chicken. Or it may refer to a breed that conforms to its ideal description established by a central organization. Here is a detailed answer to the question, “What are standard chickens?” What is […]

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How to Identify and Prevent Chicken Bullying

Picture of backyard chickens looking down at a camera

Chickens are endlessly entertaining. Many flock owners consider chicken watching to be therapeutic after a hectic day. But chicken bullying can spoil the fun for both you and your chickens. Here’s how to identify and prevent chicken bullying. What is chicken bullying? Chicken bullying occurs when one or a few chickens pick on, peck at, […]

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How to Train Hens to Lay in a Nest, Not on the Floor

Photo of a hen sitting on her nest

Train your hens to use a nest box when they first start producing eggs and they are less likely to lay eggs on the coop floor. Once they start laying on the floor, getting them to stop can be difficult. Here’s how to train your hens to lay eggs in a nest, not on the […]

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Melanistic Pheasant

Melanistic Pheasant
  • Melanistic Pheasant – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
  • Quantity options available are 15, 30, 45.

Seasonal/Shipped May thru June 

Limit of 45.

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