Many of the crests will be a deeper shade of blue, but not necessarily black. Calm and, blue color though white eggs do show up . They are a typical cuckoo pattern, docile and easy to handle. I ordered 15 chicks, of mixed and matched breeds. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum 15 per hatch), ASSORTED GIANTS:This assortment may be made up from any of the 3 Giants varieties. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. You can raise these chicks to lay more eggs, to serve as meat, or even just to keep around your home as pets. They forage well. They have varying degrees of the typical Penedescenca comb which is a single comb with a crown at the back. They lay a very pale brown egg. This breed is not currently in the APA Standard. Chicks $7.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13. Occasional white legs do show up. Chicks $7.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch), Barred Holland- A barred medium sized breed, not as big as Barred Rocks, good layers of a white or tinted egg. While we will continue to maintain this breed, we are not sure when we will be offering them for sale again. Chicks need special drinking and feeding care as they are not able to cope with high feeders and drinkers. Chicks $3.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Spangled Russian Orloff- A truly beautiful gentle bird. They all have a rose comb. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum 15 per hatch), White Chantecler- They have a large structure and are a calm breed with a very tight to the head comb and virtually no wattles. Females tend to have reddish neck. 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. Our mixed color Ameraucanas are not of APA Standard quality. Occasionally we have some extras from genetic crossing experiments. There is a mix of single and rose combs. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 25 per hatch), White Leghorn- A single comb version that is composite of 2 strains a superb show strain and a regular commercial line to produce a very active foraging bird of good size and layer of nice sized white eggs. Largest of the Mediterraneans. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 25 per hatch), Buckeye- Large sized, dark rich red color, small to medium sized pea comb, gentle temperament. These are pure black birds with beards and they lay greenish blue eggs. Egg color is a very pale tan. The head is such a unique shape the chicks can easily be picked out. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Mixed Game- A colorful mix of American Game Fowl various strains. We have maintained this breed since 1991. Buckeyes had their fame and fortune early on in their creation and then steadily declined and when we first obtained them in 1990 there were just a hand full of flocks in breeders hands. When we have the young in the range pens foraging in the orchard they love to roost in the fruit trees and unfortunately we always loose a good chunk of the replacements to the owls when the young ones refuse to come to a safe building at night. This results from using various colors of Dorkings being crossed with the Speckled Sussex. 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. 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. Available from April 4 through October 17. Catalog; Contact; . 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. White eggs. We are selecting for rapid growth, good size and heavy egg production. A very nice full sized chicken of multi- colored, spotted birds. 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. UNAVAILABLE IN 2023 working on selection. There is still a slight possibility of an off-type bird. Of the dark egg laying breeds, these are the tops for production. This is one of the early breeds we gathered up as breeds were rapidly disappearing and have maintained for sometime. This was one of the first breeds I acquired as a young child, the hens can become very pet like when you spend time with them. (Maximum 5 per hatch). 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 $7.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27. Occasional off types can be seen.We have maintained this breed since 1993. Brown eggs, rather small single combs. You will get the equivalent of 25 chicks (or more), Occasionally we have some extras from genetic crossing experiments. Chicks $6.00each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Partridge Brahma- I first sa these at the Eastern Iowa Poultry Show back in the late 1980's. They lay light brown eggs. We have maintained this breed since 1997. Our strain tends to have less crown to the comb but lay a very dark brown egg. We have maintained this breed since 2009. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 2009. 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. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 20 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 25. Good sumer layers and hens make great pets for children. We have maintained this breed since 1992. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, White Jersey Giant- White version of the magnificent black birds. I started searching and found 1 remaining breeder and knowing I could not have poultry for a few years my good friend Tom Knoche got the hatching eggs and kept them for me until 1986 when I brought them home from Ohio to my friends the Schroeders who lived down the road from where I was renting. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Speckled Sussex- White spots on a chestnut brown background. They rarely go broody (article is incorrect again). Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Silver Kraienkoppe- Color pattern like a Silver Grey Dorking, off-white eggs. 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 calm and friendly as well. They are white and seem to have a larger breast area than most breeds. They lay a tinted egg, forage well and have a pleasant disposition. We have maintained this breed since 1995. 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. Based in Dorset, PM for more info. The Farmyard Assortment can be all of one particular type of poultry. 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. Lakenvelder- A white chicken with black neck, tail and wing feathers. We maintained this breed from1999 until May of 2020 when the last ones were destroyed by raccoons. They are excellent layers of large, white eggs. 16 April 2011. Remember with Blue, the multiple possibilities for off-types occur. Cuckoo Scots Dumpy - We are most concerned that more flocks of this breed get established. Egg size is typical of all Sussex and not very large. Males have more red. (Example: Ducks & Geese are much larger than Bantams & Guineas and fill the box up faster.) We are still trying to work with them to refine color and conformation. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 5 per hatch), Crevecoeurs- Solid black in color, crested, with a beard, lays white eggs. If you want a nice short legged thrifty little bird and dont care that they have yellow legs, these are a perfect match. In our colder climate and unheated buildings, these breeds get frost-bitten combs most every Winter. Lay a nice brown egg. Chicks $8.00. We have maintained this breed since 1996. This is one of the early breeds we gathered up as breeds were rapidly disappearing and have maintained for sometime. The birds are deep, rich buff with black tails. Egg color will is a pale blue-green. they are not the hardiest of breeds and when not raised with other large fowl. 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. This is another breed that had near zero interest in the "Dark Age" of poultry. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch). They are incredibly friendly, almost annoyingly so when it comes to friendliness. When ordering this breed, you must understand this trait and not expect your chicks at a specific time. We have maintained this breed since 2021. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch), Rhode Island Red- Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Salmon Faverolle - Originated from crosses of Houdans, Dorkings and Asiatics in Faverolle, France. Egg color will is a pale blue-green. They are gorgeous and good layers of medium sized eggs. These were developed in 1934 from White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Australorps and Brown Leghorns. Small in size, very active foragers. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. Color pattern is similar to a Partridge Rock, but many females lack pattern in chest area. Birds are a soft lavender color with aslightcuckoobackground and calm and relaxed in nature. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Crele Penedescenca- Minorca-like chicken with a unique single comb that has almost a crown at the back side. They need nice easy ground to live on as their legs are so short. Egg size is typical of all Sussex and not very large. Variations in the depth and color of the color and body style will occur. The adults can reach 7lb and are good meaty birds. We have maintained this breed since 2016. We have maintained this breed since 2010. 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. Blue Laced Red Wyandotte- Gorgeous color pattern of blue lacing on a red to reddish gold bird. They lay a nice white egg and are easier to handle than any of the Leghorns. There are no guarantees that you will get a mixture of all the different types of poultry. They have various comb types but small, single combs are the most common. . I was pleasantly surprised to see none dead even though there were massive losses in adjoining pens. They have a nice, true rose comb. $1,195.00, Eglu Cube Chicken Coop with 6ft Run Package - Leaf Green, $1,149.00 Chicks. This breed has not yet been admitted to the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 2001. Most of them tend to lay what would be considered a tinted egg (off-white). Only order this breed if you have the patience to watch them develop. An order for 25 chicks will usually include 4 or 5 different breeds. They are excellent foragers, good setters and mothers. Calm andproductivelike the creamcoloredones. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 25, Rose Comb Rhode Island Red - Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. They are one of the oldest of the Wyandotte breeds. Lay deep, dark brown eggs.We have maintained this breed since 2011. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, 2023, Opaline Legbars- an attractive soft lavender version. We have maintained this breed since 2020.UNAVAILABLE IN 2023, Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. Learn More, VAT Number: GB837106436 We have maintained this breed since 1995. Welsummer Varieties I was fascinated by a picture I saw of them in 1980 and have struggled with them since I found the first ones in 1990. We have tried to keep assortments still reasonable enough anyone can still get chickens and raised prices on specific breeds. In the early twentieth century it was known by many different names,'Creepies' 'Crawlers' and 'Bakies'. The face is smooth and the earlobes are small while the wattles are medium sized. We have combined several lines. They make a nice breed for someone who wants a good forager which will set on eggs. Our modern agricultural philosophy is to maintain things away from the outside world in protected isolated conditions. Large bodied birds that are calm and easy to handle. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum 5 per hatch). Our Black Ameraucanas and Blue Ameraucanas are both selected for the APA Standard. ), Buff Orpington - Large, golden buff color, white skin, white legs. Jersey Giants originated in the 1880s from crossing Black Javas, Dark Brahmas and Black Langshans. Hens tend to have slate colored legs. Wilmer, Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Jubilee Orpington- Large blocky birds that are speckled and resemble a fat Speckled Sussex. The roosters lets just say were a bit aggressive. This article is wrong when it says there is no set colour for Scots Dumpy's. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 20 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 16, Buff Brahma-Largebuff colored gentilebirds. We have selected for production first, show type second. $179.00. Therefore, if you place an order for these, please be as flexible on shipping dates as possible. They are stubborn and persistent and many times, during the prime Spring hatching season, we are left with few eggs. These are not exhibition stock, but are very good sized and make a hardy dual purpose fowl. While we select for all breeders to have beards (muff of feathers under the chin), occasionally, some chicks will not. Their behavior is very flighty and is similar to a Leghorn. Interestingly enough it showed true and the crosses handled things well. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch. Hens are excellent layers of off white and tinted eggs, broody and great mothers. They have a single comb with six points. We have maintained this breed since 2019. Chicks $7.00 ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), and very calm. First came to America in 1835. Color pattern stills needs some work. They are superb layers of small to medium sized off-white eggs. Color pattern of chicks and adults is similar to Brown Leghorns. As a biologist and conservationist I firmly believe in preserving the old and established breeds but also see the need to utilize those old maintained breeds as reservoirs of genetics to make and improve on existing material. Now much more common in Latin America, but very rare in the USA. Females are a cuckoo pattern with gold in neck and hackles. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 5 per hatch), Black Ameraucana- We were fortunate to obtain two different blood lines from show quality stock. They have a nice, true rose comb. The breed is an excellent forager, but grows very slowly. We reserve the right to fill in with a few pure breeds (if we have them) to fill this assortment. Common things to select for are yellow feet and legs and a single comb. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation).We have maintained this breed since 1986. A very nice full sized chicken of multi- coloredspotted birds. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), White Minorca - When ALBC did a survey of important breeds in our countrys development, I realized I hadnt seen one since I was a child. The beak is curved, the eyes are large and bright and they have a medium single comb which is upright and serrated. Color pattern is black with white spotting. They are nicknamed 'The everyday Layer' and 'The Nuns hen' and are hardy birds with good resistance to disease. We have had these lay well in cold spells in the winter and hot spells in the summer. A broad grouping of birds that tended to have been developed (or selected for) in the Orient. They are a small but active and though their egg is not large their feed conversion is great. I called Craig Russell, a long time poultry expert, and he said no worry Dorkings show resistance. These are not as large as the blacks. Chicks $8.00 each. There are active. Free Shipping on Most Orders Over $150. These were developed in 1940 from off-colored sports between Barred Rock male and New Hampshire female. We have.maintained this breed since 2007. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 25 per hatch), Barred Holland- A barred medium sized breed, not as big as Barred Rocks, good layers of a white or tinted egg. Good Winter layers, hardy and disease tolerant. It is characterised by very short legs, so short that the body is a few centimetres from the ground; as in other breeds of creeper chicken, this chondrodystrophy is caused by a recessive lethal allele. I got to meet Thane in 1984 (my first summer in Iowa) at the Seed Savers Exchange summer gathering. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Black Leghorn - Solid black leghorn with excellent egg-laying ability, white eggs. Remember you do get long legged birds out of a short legged mating so you have to cull some off spring. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27. Colored similar to a Mille Fleur Duccle bantam. They are hardy and do surprisingly well considering their less than natural body type; possibly owing still to their ancient landrace origins. Select your breeders to have uniform walnut combs. All of ours are single comb with six points. I had black, cuckoo and white birds, all very short legged except for one nice hen, my pet cock bird Hamish weighed 9lb and lived for 8 yrs, a good age for a male. . Eggs tend to be various shades of brown. ASSORTED GIANTS:This assortment may be made up from any of the 3 Giants varieties. We have maintained this breed since 1990. We select for winter hardiness, egg size and productivity. Brakel Behaviour. We have maintained this breed since 1995. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Barred Leghorn - More of a cuckoo pattern. You also agree to take the chicks anytime. They are medium sized, lay a white egg and are excellent foragers. Will usually contain at least 6 breeds in an order of 25, but can contain more than 10 breeds. Common things to select for are yellow feet and legs and a single comb. Historical and archaeological evidence suggests that they existed 700 years ago. We started looking for this breed in the late 1980's and found none for sale anywhere and were finally able to locate a few in 1995. We have maintained this breed since 1995. One hen raised 3 batches of chicks this past summer never confined and never fed regular feed. Occasional white legs do show up. Rare in this country. This is why we list ours as laying a greenish blue egg. The breed is an excellent forager, but grows very slowly. Photo is from Craig Johnson who obtained stock from us and continues to work and improve on them.Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Bielfelder- I first saw a picture of these many years ago and had them on my wish list for sometime. Lay deep, dark brown egg. They are a medium sized breed. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Sicilian Buttercup- Originated in Sicily. Will usually contain at least 6 breeds in an order of 25, but can contain more than 10 breeds. Company Reg. Large bodied birds that are calm and easy to handle. When Ron's neighbor Josh got the flocks after Ron passed on we were able to salvage a few Golden version birds and are still working with them. The head is such a unique shape the chicks can easily be picked out. 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. 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. Rare in this country. Chicks $6.00 each. Sure enough he was right and none of the Dorkings perished. They are good on both small-scale and large-scale farms. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 2, ASSORTED SCANDINAVIAN:This assortment may be made up from any of the Scandinavian varieties. 17 August 2013. Chicks $7e.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), White Minorca - When ALBC did a survey of important breeds in our countrys development, I realized I hadnt seen one since I was a child. Some variability in color exists. Eventually a friendfoundfew and we are stillworkingon perfecting the colorand type. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum 0f 15 per hatch. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum 20 per hatch), Red Sussex- A still slightly variable color variety that is a medium shade of red with some black in the neck and tail. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Welbars- A sex linked dark egg laying breed. Starting at $ 2.90 each. Time after time LT would devastate the Sussex but the Dorkings would do fine. Birds are very thrifty and grow fast. Their behavior is very flighty and is similar to a Leghorn. We have maintained this breed since 1995. Black Langshan- Black colored tall statured birds. Males are somewhat tri-toned with red, brown and black. I was so excited that I was now only 4 hours away from his chicken empire and hoped he would let me visit. Shades of reddish orange. Slow growing, but constant and thrifty foragers. Males are typical Black Breasted Red pattern. Developed in Norway. All Orientals lay a very pale brown egg. gdrowns6@gmail.com will get fastest response for inquiries on orders and availability. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch), ASSORTED ASIATIC:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under Asiatic. The number of birds you get will vary depending upon what you get. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), Light Brahma- Large stocky birds with the columbian pattern of black and neck and tailfeathers. We have maintained this breed since 1990 Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Chocolate Orpington- large blocky gentle birds with a deep chocolate color. They have a small pea comb, off-white eggs. They are a calm and personable breed that does grow reasonably fast for a "real " chicken. Hens are productive layers. Hens tend to have slate colored legs. Chicks $4.00 each (15 maximum perhatch), Ameraucana (Easter Eggers)- A mixture of types and colors. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 20 per hatch), chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch), Mottled Java - One of the older breeds of poultry admitted to the Standard in 1883. They have a small walnut comb. Eggs are a paleblue color though white eggs do show up . I have never seen a mean rooster. We have maintained this breed since 1995. Good foragers. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 5 per hatch). Birds are pure black and lay a white egg. Adults resemble chunky, low to the ground Brown Leghorns. Orloffs are fantastic layers their first year, but egg production drops off drastically in their second and each of their subsequent years. This chicken originates from The Port of Leghorn in Italy and arrived in Britain in the late 1800s in the white form followed by the brown. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, Blue Orpington - Nice, rich, slate blue colored birds. We have maintained this breed since 1996. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Light Sussex - A typical Columbian pattern with black neck, tail and wing feathers and white elsewhere. We only recommend this to someone who doesnt care about breeds or breeding, but is either just wanting something for eggs or meat. Most famous for the deep, dark brown eggs. We have maintained this breed since 2008. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Bresse -an excellent all around chicken. White Orpington - White skin, feathers and legs. Our males tend to have more yellow legs. Chicks. Bresse chickens can cost $150-$200 Us dollars in France. You can call us today at 417-532-4581 if you have questions about these rare chicken breeds for sale. (, lay a white egg and have the characteristic of, dark faced when they are stressed. They lay a nice white egg and are easier to handle than any of the Leghorns. 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. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Partridge Chantecler- Still working on improvement of comb type. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 15 per hatch), Wheaten Maran - Typical wheaten color pattern. Occasionally grey legged birds show up. Females have fewer orange-red feathers. The adults look like a mixed up Silver grey pattern some more uniform than others and some have more rusty salmon on them. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Brown Leghorn- The only rose comb leghorn that we maintain. 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 have maintained this breed since 2019. We have maintained this breed since 2003.Chicks $6.00 (Maximum of 10 perhatch), Wheaten Barnevelders- over 20 years ago I aquired a group of Barnevelders of various color patterns . Over the years, Ive attempted to select for large-sized eggs. We have maintained this breed since 1997. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 5 per hatch), Lavender Cuckoo Ameraucana- We were excited to obtain these from Dennis Heltzel. F weather. Ive long had an interest in genetics and, on occasion, I do some experimental crosses between breeds. 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