Spring 2026 Chick Breeds
Each year, when conditions are safe, we bring in chickens, in limited quantities. Here are the breeds we’re looking forward to welcoming.
After arriving, we keep our chicks to ensure everyone is healthy and stable to go home.
Chicks are sexed and vaccinated.
We ask that you remember chickens are social creatures and should be in flocks of minimum three birds.
As you integrate chicks into flocks, please do so safely.
Without further delay, here are our chicken breeds and one duck we’ll have available.
Buff Orpington
Buff Orpingtons are a classic favorite among backyard chicken keepers, admired for their golden buff feathers and affectionate nature. These large, soft-feathered birds are known for their calm temperament and make wonderful pets as well as productive layers. Females usually weigh about 7–8 pounds and produce medium to large brown eggs consistently.
Their docile demeanor and cold-hardy build make them well-suited for a variety of environments. Buff Orpingtons are also known to go broody, making them great mothers for those looking to hatch their own chicks. Gentle, beautiful, and dependable, they’re a top pick for both new and experienced poultry keepers.
Black Star
Black Star chickens are a dependable, hardy hybrid breed known for their excellent egg production and easygoing nature. These birds have glossy black plumage with hints of copper or gold on their necks and chest, especially in females. Hens typically weigh around 5–6 pounds and are reliable layers of large brown eggs.
They have a calm and friendly temperament, making them great for beginners and families alike. Black Stars adapt well to a variety of climates and are efficient foragers, whether on pasture or in confined spaces. Their combination of productivity, resilience, and gentle personalities makes them one of the best all-around choices for a backyard flock.
Whiting True Blue
Whiting True Blues are prized for their consistently beautiful blue eggs and strong egg production. These birds are excellent layers and are not likely to set, making them a practical choice for keepers who want reliable egg production without broodiness. Their egg size begins medium and can increase to large with good nutrition.
Each bird has a unique feather pattern, coloration, and leg color, which adds extra variety and beauty to a flock. They are heat tolerant, have a good disposition, and free-range well, making them a hardy and attractive choice for backyard flocks.
Note: we are all out of ducklings, and have limited quantities of all breeds.
