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Selecting Guinea Fowl

Guinea Fowl together in an open outdoor space.

Guinea fowl are terrific foragers that wander around gobbling up ticks and other harmful insects. They are also wonderful watchdogs, noisily sounding an alarm whenever they detect something amiss. If you’re thinking of adding these unusual birds to your flock, the first thing to understand when selecting guinea fowl is the difference between African guineas […]

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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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Red Dorking Chicken

Red Dorking Chicken
  • Red Dorking Chicken – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – 
       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3
                                Female=3
                                 Male=1
                                Total of 3 birds to ship       
Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru mid August
NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2025 SEASON
 
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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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