Red Pyle Standard Old English – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Minimums –
Not Sexed = 3
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
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Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment 25 Qty
Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment 25 Qty – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Includes Mareks Vaccinations – FREE SHIPPING
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Item #1222
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Standard Old English Surplus – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Minimums –
Not Sexed = 3
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
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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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