Chicks

The large fowl Cochin is an ancient breed originally from China. When they first arrived in the U.S., they were immensely popular and were used to develop many American breeds such as the Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red. Although originally prized as a meat bird, Cochins today are primarily bred for exhibition. They have a docile temperament and are very cold-hardy thanks to their abundant, loose-fitting plumage. The hens are also well known for their broody instincts and mothering ability. They come in several beautiful plumage colors and may including Buff, Blue, Black, or Partridge. There are no guarantees of which colors you will receive in this variety pack. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 175 Medium Brown Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Friendly Mature Weight: 6-7 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally Comb Type: Single Comb

These Columbian Wyandottes are not all show with their elegantly patterned feathers, they make great egg layers too! Wyandottes are one of the most strikingly beautiful chickens to grace a backyard flock. They were developed in New York, have a quiet temperament, and are one of the most winter-hardy breeds. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 200 Medium Cream Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Calm, Easy Going Mature Weight: 5-7 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Good Mother Comb Type: Rose Comb

Looking for a set of prolific egg layers? Nothing but our tried and true egg production breeds are part of this assortment. The assortment is based on availability and may include the ISA Brown, Amberlink, California White, White Leghorn, Production Red, Black Sex-Link, and Rhode Island Red. Purpose: Egg layer Production: approximately 250-325 White/Brown Large Eggs/Year Temperament: Varies by breed Mature Weight: 4-7 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Rarely Comb Type: Varies by breed

Orpingtons were first imported to the U.S in 1900 and have been a favorite farm-flock and exhibition chicken since. In England, their popularity sky-rocketed and breeders developed many new varieties in addition to the Black, Buff, Blue, & White which are common in the U.S. Until very recently, none of these other color patterns had yet made their way over to the U.S. English-bred Orpingtons tend to have looser fitting feathers, shorter bodies, and shorter legs. They are broad across the back and have a more rounded shape compared to American-bred Orpingtons. Despite their differences, the English are still similar to the American-bred birds as they are good dual-purpose birds laying a good number of brown eggs and have a gentle temperament. We are excited to offer the following varieties of English Orpingtons: Silver, Blue, Chocolate, Jubilee, and Mottled. *No color is guaranteed in the assortment. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 200 Medium Brown Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Calm, Gentle, Friendly Mature Weight: 8-9 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally Comb Type: Single Comb

This assortment may include any bird in the Dual-Purpose category or that has a Dual-Purpose label and it is based on availability. You will love the flexibility that most of these breeds offer, they are all great egg layers and make great additions to your dinner table. Breeds that may be included in your assortment may be Barred Rock, Black Australorp, Black Jersey Giant, Buff Orpington, Delaware, New Hampshire, or Rainbow depending on the availability on your chosen hatch day. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 250-325 Brown Medium to X-Large Eggs/Year Temperament: Varies by Breed Mature Weight: 5-9 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Varies by Breed Comb Type: Varies by Breed

An Assortment of breeds based on availability overall at the time of your chosen hatch. This is a great value pack. The assortment could include both brown and white egg layers. Purpose: Egg Layer Production: 200-300 Brown Medium to X-Large White /Brown Eggs/Year Temperament: Varies by Breed Mature Weight: 4-9 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Varies by Breed Comb Type: Varies by Breed

Hatchery Choice Rare will be any assortment of rare breeds based on availability. Breeds that could be included in this assortment: Partridge Plymouth Rock, Midnight Majesty Marans®, Sapphire Olive Egger™, Speckled Sussex, Blue Andalusian, Silver Lakenvelder, Cuckoo Marans, French Black Copper Marans, French Cuckoo Marans, French Wheaten Marans, Welsummer, Barnevelder, Prairie Bluebell Egger®, Starlight Green Egger™, Olive Egger, Salmon Faverolles, Cochins, Turkens, Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, Columbian Wyandotte, Light Brahma, Buff Brahma, Dark Brahma, Lavender Orpington. There is no guarantee which breeds will be included. This is based on availability on the day of the hatch. Purpose: Variety For The Flock and Egg Basket Production: 175-265 Medium to Large Cream/Brown/Colored Eggs/Year Temperament: Varies by Breed Mature Weight: 4-7 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Varies by Breed Comb Type: Varies by Breed

The Production Blue is a cross between a Rhode Island Red and a Blue Australorp. This cross is an efficient layer of brown eggs as well as a distinctive bird in appearance. Both males and females exhibit blue to gray coloration with some red in the neck. Production Blues are a good chicken for egg production with a striking appearance.

Red Stars are a cross between a Rhode Island Red male and a Delaware female. Adult males are similar to the Delawares with red highlights, while adult females are mostly red with some black in the tail feathers and neck. Red Stars are excellent egg layers, sometimes used for commercial brown egg production. This breed is hardy in all conditions and is a prolific egg producing bird. Type: Layer Eggs/Year: 300-340 Egg Size & Color: Medium, Brown Nature: Hardy Broodiness: Rarely Cold & Heat Hardy: Yes Mature Weight: Approx. 5-6 lbs.

Silver Leghorns have a distinctive appearance, as males have black bodies with green tint, highlighted by a solid silver-white head. Females have silver-gray necks, backs and wings with salmon shading on the breast. Silver Leghorns are excellent layers of white eggs and are very active and alert foragers.

Smokey Pearl™ tend to be very beautifully colored with some having what we describe as ghost barring. These friendly birds tend to be a calmer brown egg layers. They are very hardy, and great year round egg layers. If you are looking for unique birds that are still good layers, these would be a great addition to your flock. Purpose: Egg Layer Production: Approx. 280 Large Brown Eggs/Year Nature: Docile, Friendly, Calm Mature Weight: 4-6 Lbs.

White Rocks are large birds which were used to develop many of the modern varieties of White Broilers. They are good layers of brown eggs and dual-purpose birds with a docile Plymouth Rock temperament.