Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch). They have a small walnut comb. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, LavenderOrpington- Large blocky birds that are lavender in color pattern. We have maintained this breed since 1997. They are hardy and do surprisingly well considering their less than natural body type; possibly owing still to their ancient landrace origins. We have maintained this breed since 1996. Please note that these are not a blue chicken. We are selecting for a heavy production bird. They are one of the oldest of the Wyandotte breeds. It is on my phone and I can use voice to text and answer much easier. One of the things that pushed us to redo and rebuild all of our poultry facilities as fast as we could. Buff Chantecler- A buff colored version of Chantecler. It seemed like the more we perfected the true Dumpies the worse they became but these yellow legged types show high degree of vigor and lay well. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Welbars- A sex linked dark egg laying breed. An order for 25 chicks will usually include 4 or 5 different breeds. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Sicilian Buttercup- Originated in Sicily. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch). The males are a cuckoo pattern with brilliant flame orange-red hackles, neck and wing patches. Superb layers of large white eggs. Their behavior is very flighty and is similar to a Leghorn. By the mid 1990's I decided to see what would happen if Dorkings and Sussex were crossed would the result show resistance to LT. LT is a real problem in this part of Iowa. A true Delaware should not be a light weight, flighty bird. They have a small comb and lay a tinted egg. We have maintained this breed since 1995. We were, a source of very nice birds and we are able to offer them again. Bearded layers of blue green eggs. For many years no one saw the value they had then the world woke up and thankfully we had maintained them for sometime and they were still around to be appreciated. Similar breeds can be traced back to AD900 and it is said that the Picts used to carry them into their battle camps where they used to warn of approaching strangers. One hen raised 3 batches of chicks this past summer never confined and never fed regular feed. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 15 per hatch), Wheaten Maran - Typical wheaten color pattern. I used to have them long ago and I'm ready to raise them again. The short legged gene is lethal so some birds will have longer legs. The beak is curved, the eyes are large and bright and they have a medium single comb which is upright and serrated. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Columbian Wyandotte - Stocky built birds, white with black neck & tail feathers. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Dark Grey Dorking - Slightly variable in color, but similar to Dark Brahmas in color. They are gorgeous and thrifty but are not long-lived. We have maintained this breed since 2000. We have.maintained this breed since 2007. Common at one time, now very difficult to find. One of the things that pushed us to redo and rebuild all of our poultry facilities as fast as we could. Large bodied birds that are calm and easy to handle. Red Leghorn- the calmest of all leghorns and the colorer of paler Rhode Island Red. We have maintained this breed since 1997. These are an established German breed from at least 1860. Color pattern is similar to a Partridge Rock, but many females lack pattern in chest area. I have found over the years they are very susceptible to many poultry ailments with almost no tolerance or resistance. The breed is an excellent forager, but grows very slowly. They have a unique, buttercup shaped comb, something like moose antlers. This group of birds is better suited for hot weather climates because of their large combs. - The breed was in desperate need of new blood and I have worked for a few years to introduce new blood. Females are somewhat variable with light orange-yellow neck and some orange feathers. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Dominique - Americas Chicken, barred pattern, small to medium rose comb. They are a medium sized breed. We have maintained this breed since 2010. This breed started it all. We have maintained this breed since 2005. These came from show stock but appear on the smaller side of standards. Many places list Araucanas but they are really Ameraucanas. But if they do then make good mothers. The hard work of several people has them back to good status and with the yellow legs they should have. We have maintained this breed since 2010. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. Available all season as supply allows SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, ASSORTED AMERAUCANAS:This assortment may be made up from any of the Ameraucanas. Our Black Ameraucanas and Blue Ameraucanas are both selected for the APA Standard. There is still some variability with these but they are colorful and good layers.Please expect some color variations and degrees of the mille fleur color pattern as well as some of the eggs will be tinted. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Red Pyle Cubalaya- A colorful small sized chicken with a small pea comb. Good sumer layers and hens make great pets for children. On each species' page we've also included information on poultry farming with sustainable chicken breeds and exotic breeds of chickens. Eggs tend to run on the small side. They have a nice, true rose comb. One of the oldest french breeds. Remember with Blue, the multiple possibilities for off-types occur. They lay a dark brown egg. They have a small walnut comb and are fairly small sized, but lay extremely well an off white egg and for the most part have a nice temperament. (See Poultry Glossary on Poultry Page for explanation.) . They have a medium sized single comb with five points. We have maintained this breed since 1996 . Cuckoo color pattern (grey and white barring). Then on that horrible July day with a heat index of 133 deg. This article is wrong when it says there is no set colour for Scots Dumpy's. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Blue Copper Maran - Beautiful, deep blue color with fiery orange-red neck and hackle feathers in the males. Scots Dumpy's ASSORTED MINORCAS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Minorcas. We obtained some of Ron's flock when he passed on and sent out to a number of individuals. The birds are deep, rich buff with black tails. We have maintained this breed since 2004. Therefore, if you place an order for these, please be as flexible on shipping dates as possible. Common at one time, now very difficult to find. We have maintained this breed since 2011. They lay a very pale brown egg. We have maintained this breed since 1990. I was saddened to learn he had cut back to nearly a handful of breeds, this not one of them. These are not perfect yet but show the most vigor of any. We are very grateful to Ron Dinger for obtaining and sharing with us almost 20 years ago two diverse lines and for his work to improve this beautiful breed. Developed in Norway. These are rather mild mannered for a Leghorn. Chicks $6.00 (Maximum of 10 per hatch). PLEASE GO TO THE POULTRY PAGE OR THE WEBSITE HOME PAGE FOR THE ORDER BLANK. There are active. Please take the time to read the poultry ordering information page. Perfect for free-range environments, these tri-colored or red-feathered chickens grow to 5-6 lbs in just 9-11 weeks. Now much more common in Latin America, but very rare in the USA. We have maintained this breed since 2016. We have maintained this breed since 1990 . Mark, Birds are generally mild mannered. Calm and, blue color though white eggs do show up . They lay fewer eggs during the winter. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 25 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 2, ASSORTED CHANTECLERS:This assortment may be made up from any of the 4 Chantecler varieties. (maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Swedish Orust-colorful andspunky chicken. We are continuing to work on developing larger flocks. We have maintained this breed since 2013. These are rather mild mannered for a Leghorn. Ameraucana (Easter Eggers)- A mixture of types and colors. We have maintained this breed since 1997. We obtained some of Ron's flock when he passed on and sent out to a number of individuals. Both lines were very inbred and not very thrifty. Great little characters to work with as well which makes them a joy to have. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation).We have maintained this breed since 1986. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Welsummer - Named after the village of Welsum in Holland. Good foragers. The breeds in this class are listed in the APA Standard unless otherwise noted. We have maintained this breed since 2006. All Orientals lay a very pale brown egg. ), Buff Orpington - Large, golden buff color, white skin, white legs. Easytohandleand very calm. In all varieties, the eyes are red and the comb, face, wattles and earlobes are all bright red. Chris Sep 26, 2011 #6 draye Crowing Nov 30, 2010 8,975 693 381 Arkansas Please also take notice of the minimum number of birds required for shipment. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Red Dorking- Excellent quality. We have selected these for over 20 years and watched the vigor and tolerances to issues continue to improve and offer them to the backyard enthusiast that wants a hardier bird that tolerates, many issues and cold as well as still goes broody. Egg supply is always sporadic and you must be patient and wait for them. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Exchequer Leghorn - Beautiful mottled pattern distinctive from Ancona in the large amounts of white. Ron Nelson, shared some nice birds with us way back in 2000 when their numbers were most likely less than 50 in the entire US. This breed is a somewhat seasonal layer of pale brown eggs. Be warned, not all breeds are easy to find. Chicks. This breed is another example of where we need to wake up before it is too late. We cannot maintain things in isolation and germ free environments and be sustainable in the future. We have worked with the combination of these lines for some years and have flushed out some genes and are continuing to select for the best type bird with vigor. Males neck and saddle feathers can be silvery to golden straw colored. We are getting both comb types (rose and single) and, while a predominant number are pure black, some off-colors (principally dark grey and birchen) are showing up. Please also take notice of the minimum number of birds required for shipment. These are not the commercial variety called Production Reds but are the true Rhode Island Reds. Sebrights are very upright birds that like to strut around. with out the cost of the birds. Remember postage is included in the price for poultry. Once the warmer Spring weather arrives all the members of a particular pen can turn broody within a day or two. Feather legged. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, SUPER ASSORTED CHICKENS: Chicks $1.75 each ( 100 maximum per hatch) Can be any of the full size breeds we offer. They make a nice breed for someone who wants a good forager which will set on eggs. They are white and seem to have a larger breast area than most breeds. We have maintained this breed since 1990. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch). Not really a crest or tuft but a group of feathers on the top of the head. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Partridge Rock - Colorful breed where the hens are an off-shade of brown with penciling. They were admitted to the APA Standard in 1888. Chicks $8.00 (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Norwegian Jaerhon - Colorful, almost a creme bar pattern. The cuckoo coloration is light grey with dark grey bands. I quickly gathered them up and isolated them but a few days later I came home to wheelbarrows of dead birds and a few gasping birds. $1,149.00. Egg color will is a pale blue-green. The roosters lets just say were a bit aggressive. 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