Egg color will vary between pale green, olive green, occasionally brown, or olive green with brown spots. (Maximum 5 per hatch). You will see a diversity in comb type as well. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JUN 27, Lavender Cuckoo Ameraucana- We were excited to obtain these from Dennis Heltzel. Large combs of male make winter hardiness a challenge. We have maintained this breed since 2009. They have a very heavy body and waddle as they walk due to their very short legs. The birds were laying well after a mild winter and then we had mini cold spell in late February and many hens succumbed quickly to the frozen combs they obtained and the males mostly remained sterile until well into July. We have maintained this breed since 1997. Occasional off-color feather shows up. Chicks $7.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch). 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 are a medium sized breed. We have maintained this breed since 2011 . These are small but very attractive and have good foraging ability. They lay a dark brown egg. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Swedish Flower Hens- the largest of the Scandinavian breeds we have. Most Ive seen are shades of greenish blue. Developed near Decorah, Iowa in the early 1900s. I am not there yet but keep working. We have maintained this breed since 1995. We were forced to raise prices as feed went up over 25% in 2022, postage went up about 20%, our chick boxes about 20% and electricity to run the incubators about 15%. Males are somewhat tri-toned with red, brown and black. Interestingly enough it showed true and the crosses handled things well. I have never seen a mean rooster. They all have a rose comb. Both lines were very inbred and not very thrifty. Color variations occur within this variety. They like their other colored counterparts are active thrifty and like to go feral when given a chance. Once the warmer Spring weather arrives all the members of a particular pen can turn broody within a day or two. Chicks $5.00 (Maximumof 10 per hatch). Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Black Orpington - Large, true Orpington type, solid black in color. We have maintained this breed since 2019. The Scots Dumpy is a traditional Scottish breed of chicken. Birds are vigorous and thrifty Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Rhode Island Red- Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. First came to America in 1835. These are an established German breed from at least 1860. 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. This is another breed that had near zero interest in the "Dark Age" of poultry. Chicks $6.00 each. Occasionally we have some extras from genetic crossing experiments. gdrowns6@gmail.com will get fastest response for inquiries on orders and availability. Largest of the Mediterraneans. The Brakel was developed for egg production and lays approximately 200 white eggs per year. This results from using various colors of Dorkings being crossed with the Speckled Sussex. We reserve the right to fill in with a few pure breeds (if we have them) to fill this assortment. I ordered 15 chicks, of mixed and matched breeds. Females will vary from silvery to golden straw with varying chest colors. Feather legged. Chanteclers have always been one of my favorite breeds. As a general rule these birds all have yellow skin and legs. 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. All lay pale brown eggs and have medium sized comb with 5 points. This is perhaps the ideal breed for someone who wants a diversity of color, but only wants one breed. (Maximum 5 per hatch). Stromberg Chickens - Based in Hackensack, Minnesota, Stromberg sells everything from day-old chicks to all the accessories and poultry-related kit you'd need to run your own hatchery. We have maintained this breed since 2004. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Light Grey Dorking- They still need some improvement as to color, but we are continuing to select for the Columbian pattern of white with black neck, tail and wing feathers, off-white eggs. I got to meet Thane in 1984 (my first summer in Iowa) at the Seed Savers Exchange summer gathering. 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. Eventually a friendfoundfew and we are stillworkingon perfecting the colorand type. They have a single comb with five points. The first breed we had on the farm and a band of raccoons in June 2020 almost wiped them out. We have maintained this breed since 2013. We have combined several lines. Chicks $7.00 (maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR 2023, White Rock- On a visit in 2016 to central Iowa to our friend Larry Halls I noticed his two flocks of White Rocks. This is one of the early breeds we gathered up as breeds were rapidly disappearing and have maintained for sometime. Our strain tends to have less crown to the comb but lay a very dark brown egg. I needed to find chicks that would arrive fairly quickly, because I was planning to sneak them under a broody hen while she was still broody! Brown egg layers. Maintaining yellow legs is the biggest challenge. They have a single comb with five points. We have maintained this breed since 1997. Skin and leg color are white. While we select for all breeders to have beards (muff of feathers under the chin), occasionally, some chicks will not. We have maintained this breed since 2019. Do best when raised by themselves. The genetics in their background has never produced a pure white egg. Occasional white legs do show up. Based on 7 Verified Reviews, - They lay a nice white egg and are easier to handle than any of the Leghorns. One of the things that pushed us to redo and rebuild all of our poultry facilities as fast as we could. Starting at $ 2.90 each. These are pure black birds with beards and they lay greenish blue eggs. Chicken Hatchery Illinois Listing The Easy Chicken Address - St Louis, IL Phone - 314-852-2802 Contact - NA Website - https://theeasychicken.com/ Chicken Scratch Poultry Address - McLeansboro, IL Phone - 618-643-5602 Contact - larry_angie@chickenscratchpoultry.com Website - https://chickenscratchpoultry.com/ Belmont Feed & Seed Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), Light Brahma- Large stocky birds with the columbian pattern of black and neck and tailfeathers. . In the early 20th century they were known by many different names such as Creepies, Bakies and Daidies. I never recommend this attractive breed for 4H kids to exhibit as they are somewhat flighty and a challenge to show but it can be done with the right individual spending the right amount of time. We have tried to keep assortments still reasonable enough anyone can still get chickens and raised prices on specific breeds. These were developed in 1934 from White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Australorps and Brown Leghorns. A Scots Grey is classed as a non-sitter. Pale brown eggs. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Silver Grey Dorking - hens are a soft grey with salmon chests, males have silver hackle feathers. They lay well year around. They have a single comb with six points. As chicks they tend to get picked on for, their large feathered feet. These are rather mild mannered for a Leghorn. These came from show stock but appear on the smaller side of standards. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Speckled Sussex- White spots on a chestnut brown background. Please take the time to go to the main poultry page and read about our ordering requirements and other important information such as we never sell hatching eggs. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Mixed Game- A colorful mix of American Game Fowl various strains. chicks $7.00 each. They are large, low birds with long broad bodies, a deep breast and medium sized, neatly tucked wings. We have maintained this breed since 2000. In all varieties, the eyes are red and the comb, face, wattles and earlobes are all bright red. Scots Dumpies are a very ancient native breed of Scotland. Both lines were very inbred and not very thrifty. Egyptian Fayoumi- Truly a unique breed as they mature very quickly. Originally there were no bantam Scots Dumpy's and should not be a bantam version. They are a calm and personable breed that does grow reasonably fast for a "real " chicken. They are a medium sized breed. They are very attractive. Large bodied, low to the ground build. Select your breeders to have uniform walnut combs. According to Dorking expert, Craig Russell, we have two lines traditional which the hens are the color of Brown Leghorns and Clays which are more of a Wheaten pattern. Good setters and mothers. Maintaining yellow legs is the biggest challenge. Hens tend to have slate colored legs. We have maintained this breed since 1994. We have maintained this breed since 2019. We have maintained this breed since 2006. We have maintained this breed since 2020.UNAVAILABLE IN 2023, Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. These are very popular and book up fast. The original colours for Scots Dumpy's were black and cuckoo. They have a small pea comb. Males are a silver-gray with slight barring. We have.maintained this breed since 2007. The head is such a unique shape the chicks can easily be picked out. They have a unique, buttercup shaped comb, something like moose antlers. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 2009. A large group of breeds that all originated in the Mediterranean region of the world. We are trying to select for the fastest growing and most productive hens, but with reasonable egg size. We have maintained this breed since 2016. Our mixed color Ameraucanas are not of APA Standard quality. These birds were massive and yet thrifty looking and seemed to have lots of vigor. They are best suited for a farm in a moderate climate and where not a lot of poultry has been raised before. I do however want to groups the breeds we have collected from that part of the world into one area. White Orpington - White skin, feathers and legs. An order for 25 chicks will usually include 4 or 5 different breeds. They all share some similar traits. Very early American breed. Birds are a soft lavender color with aslightcuckoobackground and calm and relaxed in nature. Roosters are calm and hens are docile. 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. This breed started it all. They are very large birds and their upright stance, long legs and neck make them look even larger than they really are. Only order this breed if you have the patience to watch them develop. They all possess a fifth toe. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum 10 per hatch), 2019by Sand Hill Preservation Center Proudly created with. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation).We have maintained this breed since 1986. 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. Lay white eggs. Developed near Decorah, Iowa in the early 1900s. We have maintained this breed since 1992. Our males tend to have more yellow legs. Easytohandleand very calm. As we arein this forgeneticpreservation andsincerelywantto get others tomaintain thebreeds we have instituted apolicythat if youindicateno sub on your order we reserve the righttopossibly makemultipleshipmentsof your order to get you the specificbreeds astheybecomeavailable. I obtained these with some regular Barnevelders who claimed he got them from Europe via Canada. The breed is an excellent forager, but grows very slowly. Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Buff Minorca - We combined 3 commercial strains some years ago and have been selecting for the largest and thriftiest birds. We have maintained this breed since 1990. In our first few years of offering them the demand for them was near zero and they appeared to be on the path way to slide to extinction. In 1990 shortly after I started this operation and was gathering up rare breeds as well as breeds I was fond of, I had a disaster. When we obtained this breed there were no other documented breeders left and they were headed straight for extinction. Females are a cuckoo pattern with gold in neck and hackles. They all do seem to have a tuft of feathers on the top of the head. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. They do grow fast and dress out beautifully clean. We have maintained this breed since 2015. (See Poultry Glossary on Poultry Page for explanation.) Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Red Dorking - Rose comb version of Red Dorking. yet another one of the white egg laying breeds in serious danger of depletion. they are not the hardiest of breeds and when not raised with other large fowl. See Black Breasted Red Kraienkoppe for breed history. I was saddened to learn he had cut back to nearly a handful of breeds, this not one of them. Egg color will vary between pale green, olive green, occasionally brown, or olive green with brown spots. I ordered the vaccine to help slow the spread but was frantic as over 90% of my Sussex perished. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch), ASSORTED ENGLISH:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under English, Sussex, Orpingtons and, Dorkings. We have selected for production first, show type second. An ancient breed having been described by Julius Caesar. A land race means that they are not all uniform in color or body type. I see many White Rocks at the fairs I judge and none ever seem to have a decent size. They have a single comb with five or more points. Please note: F with ease. We have maintained this breed since 1990. Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch). Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, La Fleche - A rare old French breed with a unique v-shaped comb that looks much like 2 points going straight up (like two horns). We have maintained this breed since 2017. They make a nice breed for someone who wants a good forager which will set on eggs. Orloffs are fantastic layers their first year, but egg production drops off drastically in their second and each of their subsequent years. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Genetic Hackle- interesting very long hackle feathers of the barred color, calm temperament.Not very fast growing. But if they do then make good mothers. Available from April 4 through October 17. I came home from work one day and found about a dozen chickens that were not mine that someone had dropped off in the ditch in front of the house and they had mixed in with some of mine having flown over the fence into the pens and barn. The following lay medium to large sized white eggs. Color pattern of chicks and adults is similar to Brown Leghorns. Chicks $6.00 each. They were admitted to the APA Standard in 1888. Scots Dumpy's are one of the rarest Rare Breed fowl and carry the lethal gene which in most cases causes 25% dead in shell when incubating. As chicks they tend to get picked on fortheir large feathered feet. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 5 per hatch). We have maintained this breed since 2003.Chicks $6.00 (Maximum of 10 per, This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds under the Crested category. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Delaware- They are a fast grower, lay huge brown eggs, have moderately large single comb with five well-defined points, white with gray/black cuckoo neck, tail and wing feathers. 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. We design beautiful, easy to maintain products which give you more time to spend with your pets. Currently the darkest brown eggs we have. Of the dark egg laying breeds, these are the tops for production. Muffed Old English Game- A colorful mix of muffed (bearded) Old English Game Fowl. Their behavior is very calm compared to their Penedescenca relatives. In the early twentieth century it was known by many different names,'Creepies' 'Crawlers' and 'Bakies'. You will get the equivalent of 25 chicks (or more), Occasionally we have some extras from genetic crossing experiments. 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. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 15per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, ASSORTED DORKINGS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Dorkings. Chicks $5.00 (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Icelandic - An unbelievably hardy land race. The absence of the tail makes it a challenge to get fertile eggs. Females can be basically white except for head and neck. Colorful breed where the hens are an off-shade of brown with penciling. Chicks need special drinking and feeding care as they are not able to cope with high feeders and drinkers. Color is similar to a Campine only the barring is not as distinct and they are a silver color. Average Rating: They are medium sized, lay a white egg and are excellent foragers. They lay well year around. Only order this breed if you have the patience to watch them develop. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Exchequer Leghorn - Beautiful mottled pattern distinctive from Ancona in the large amounts of white. We have maintained this breed since 1997. You will see a diversity in comb type as well. Scots Dumpy's legs should not be longer than one and a half inches, although some will hatch with longer legs, the longer legged birds should have legs no longer than 2 and a half inches long maximum. The males will fight with one another if a strange one is introduced but they are very loyal to their owner and I have never been attacked by one. Body type is good. They lay an assortment of colors of eggs though only eggs of greenish shades are incubated. I have 1 scots dumpy rooster and 4 rhode island red hens and i think that scots dumpys are great garden birds.They are friendly but can be a bit shy.They do well in a mixed flock and so are perfectly suited to the family enviroment! Being a biologist helps and we quickly concluded it was LT (laryngotracheitis) brought to me by the dropped off birds. 1 (800) 720-1134 Birds are generally mild mannered. 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. $5.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 16, BlackCochin- verylargeand gentile. The females have a double folded comb, a deep abdomen and a whipped tail. All chickens listed here are for collection only. data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAKAAAAB4CAYAAAB1ovlvAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAw5JREFUeF7t181pWwEUhNFnF+MK1IjXrsJtWVu7HbsNa6VAICGb/EwYPCCOtrrci8774KG76 . Jersey Giants have a large single comb with six points. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) CHICKS $7.00 EACH. They have a single comb with five points. Jersey Giants originated in the 1880s from crossing Black Javas, Dark Brahmas and Black Langshans. On all Asiatics we select for the largest size that is still naturally mating. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 25 per hatch), Erminettes - A very old American breed that nearly slipped to extinction but was rescued by the late Ron Nelson of Wisconsin. There is no definitive coloring for the Scots Dumpy. Egg supply is always sporadic and you must be patient and wait for them. We have maintained this breed since 1991. When we first got these there were no other known breeding flocks other than the one we obtained. Males tend to be a bit sexually active while hens are mellow much like Welsummer hens. Not perfected and not in the APA Standard. I ordered the vaccine to help slow the spread but was frantic as over 90% of my Sussex perished. 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. UNAVAILABLE IN 2023 working on selection. Many of the crests will be a deeper shade of blue, but not necessarily black. Or, it might be a combination of many different things. Finally we were able to get a different bloodline for males and had an excellent year for them . These were developed in 1940 from off-colored sports between Barred Rock male and New Hampshire female. We are selecting for rapid growth, good size and heavy egg production. The beak is curved, the eyes are large and bright and they have a medium single comb which is upright and serrated. $179.00. Select options. They have incredible disease tolerance, are thrifty, great foragers and a beautiful deep purple black over all body tissue that has blood flowing in it. Now much more common in Latin America, but very rare in the USA. Rare in this country. We have maintained this breed since 1992. May be our choice of bantams, chicks, ducks, geese or guineas. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 20per hatch), Golden Lakenvelder - Same as Lakenvelder except a rich gold replaces the white feathers, white eggs. Will usually contain at least 6 breeds in an order of 25, but can contain more than 10 breeds. We have maintained this breed since 1996 . The roosters lets just say were a bit aggressive. Cuckoo color pattern (grey and white barring). As a young child I dreamed of the day I could obtain some. You can kind of think of these as a grab bag at a carnival. Norwegian Jaerhons are not very winter hardy and struggle with many common poultry ailments. Large bodied, low to the ground build. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 15 per hatch), Wheaten Maran - Typical wheaten color pattern. Chickens For Sale Scotland | Hens for Sale | Chickenfeathers Shotts Pure Breed Hens Pure breed hens are traditional breeds much admired for their attractive appearance and distinctive markings. ASSORTED AMERICANS:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under American, Chantecler, Giants or Wyandottes. All Orientals lay a very pale brown egg. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Lavender Ameraucana- We were excited to obtain these from Dennis Heltzel and of all of the Ameraucanas we have raised the egg comes the closest to a blue shade as we have seen. We have maintained this breed since 2000. )SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Rose Comb Colored Dorking- The rose comb version of a very old type that is very hardy and lays well. Adults resemble chunky, low to the ground Brown Leghorns. They are gorgeous and good layers of medium sized eggs. Very old French breed. UNAVAILABLE FOR 2023 REBUILDING OUR NUMBERS. these are basically a cuckoo pattern they are a nice calm breed. Available all season as supply allows SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, ASSORTED AMERAUCANAS:This assortment may be made up from any of the Ameraucanas. 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. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 11, Range Sussex- Not a true breed but we offer these for those who want an active and somewhat hardy chicken that has the best of both worlds. Chicks $7.00 ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), BuffCochin- verylargeand gentile. We strive to select for darkest egg first, comb type second. They were first exhibited in London in 1852. Omlet 2023, Currently, there is a waiting time due to high demand. Black Australorp- Faster growing than the Black Orpington but slightly smaller in size. Dumpy, They lay tinted colored eggs. Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. There appears to be a number of Delawares available from other sources that do not anywhere match the traits that we have found to be true for this breed. This assortment can have anything from our projects (including also the occasional mis-marked egg or oddity). Hens are productive layers. Shauna, Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch. We are continuing to try to stabilize the color to the proper spotting so variations do occur. They are quiet, placid birds and are well suited to cold climates. I used to have them long ago and I'm ready to raise them again. They lay a nice white egg.Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Single Comb Light Brown Leghorn- We maintain the production line so they are not the top show birds. We have maintained this breed since 2002. It is a good all round layer of whitish eggs. They lay a very pale brown egg. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 15per hatch), Dark Brown Leghorn - A very nice sized colored and sized leghorn. Ours lay mixof tan and pale green eggs. Chicks $4.00 each (maximum of 25 per hatch), ASSORTED LEGHORNS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Leghorns. True biology would indicate that is a recipe for disaster to not allow things to grow stronger through the challenges of the real world. UNAVAILABLE IN 2023 working on selection. They lay a brown egg are nice sized and are a beautiful white color with black specks. Bresse chickens can cost $150-$200 Us dollars in France. Calm andproductivelike the creamcoloredones. When Ifinallyhadaplaceto house them they were no longershowingup at the show. We cannot maintain things in isolation and germ free environments and be sustainable in the future. They lay a nice white egg and are easier to handle than any of the Leghorns. I frequently refer to the 1980's and early 1990's as the Dark Age when there was near zero interest in true breeding poultry as the public had been bitten with the fast growing white broiler and sex-link layer craze. They are a unique land race type from the Basque area of Spain. Color pattern of chicks and adults is similar to Brown Leghorns. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Dark Shamo- Good Shamo type, but the color of a Dark Cornish, pale brown eggs. They are good on both small-scale and large-scale farms. This breed is not at this time listed in the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 1996. Blog; Breeds; Developed in Norway. A very rare breed that lays colorful eggs and are difficult to breed. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. Introduced into the APA Standard in 1898. Rose Comb Brown Leghorn- The only rose comb leghorn that we maintain. ASSORTED GIANTS:This assortment may be made up from any of the 3 Giants varieties. 16 April 2011. Larry shared some eggs and we now have flock and we are pleased to offer this nice sized version that appears productive and thrifty as well. These are still showing some variability in the color pattern. We have maintained this breed since 1993. 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. Whatever you get will be a surprise!! Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), If you order more than one of these assortments, we can not guarantee they will be shipped on the same day. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 20 per hatch), Marraduna Basques - (Euskal Oiloa) Special thanks to Mary Alban for sharing some of these with us. We have.maintained this breed since 2007. Buff Chantecler- A buff colored version of Chantecler. Male is orange red with some black spangles. In our colder climate and unheated buildings, these breeds get frost-bitten combs most every Winter. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Golden Lakenvelder - Same as Lakenvelder except a rich gold replaces the white feathers, white eggs. They lay a very pale brown egg. The cuckoo has mottled legs and feet. Originally, they were left to fend for . 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