They forage well. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 20 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 11. 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. The Pekin is a very gentle bird. Colorful breed where the hens are an off-shade of brown with penciling. Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. I had recently acquired numerous varieties of Dorkings and was fearful the rare genetics would perish fast. 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). I do however want to groups the breeds we have collected from that part of the world into one area. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Exchequer Leghorn - Beautiful mottled pattern distinctive from Ancona in the large amounts of white. Easytohandleand very calm. These were developed in 1934 from White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Australorps and Brown Leghorns. One of the things that pushed us to redo and rebuild all of our poultry facilities as fast as we could. We maintain a large number of full size chicken breeds. Unavailable in 2023 too many picked off by the local hawks and eagles. What they are is very winter hardy but they will only lay in the winter with supplemental light. I got to meet Thane in 1984 (my first summer in Iowa) at the Seed Savers Exchange summer gathering. 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 all possess a fifth toe. Egg size is respectable and the eggs are tinted in color. We have maintained this breed since 1997. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Black Orpington - Large, true Orpington type, solid black in color. You will receive a named list of the contents of the shipment. There is a mix of single and rose combs. 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. Birds are pure black and lay a white egg. Occasional off-color feather shows up. We have maintained this breed since 2017. We have maintained this breed since 2017. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 25 per hatch), ASSORTED CRESTED:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds under the Crested category. Males look the same, but hens can be 2 different colors. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch.) They have a single comb with five or more points. They have a medium sized single comb with five points. This is not a purebred collection. The adults look like a mixed up Silver grey pattern some more uniform than others and some have more rusty salmon on them. Occasionally grey legged birds show up. While the APA Standard calls for a blue egg, Ive yet to ever see in anyones Ameraucana flock what I would call a blue egg. Body type is good. These are not the commercial variety called Production Reds but are the true Rhode Island Reds. The short legged gene is lethal so some birds will have longer legs. They have a small pea comb, off-white eggs. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. Variations in the depth and color of the color and body style will occur. This is one of the early breeds we gathered up as breeds were rapidly disappearing and have maintained for sometime. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. We have maintained this breed since 2000. 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. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Barred Ameraucana- A barred cuckoo pattern. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Sicilian Buttercup- Originated in Sicily. When we obtained this breed there were no other documented breeders left and they were headed straight for extinction. ASSORTED AMERAUCANAS:This assortment may be made up from any of the Ameraucanas. First came to America in 1835. They also happen to be cute! I was saddened to learn he had cut back to nearly a handful of breeds, this not one of them. 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. While we select for all breeders to have beards (muff of feathers under the chin), occasionally, some chicks will not. They have a single comb with five or more points. They like their other colored counterparts are active thrifty and like to go feral when given a chance. ), Rose Comb Red Dorking - Rose comb version of Red Dorking. Chicks $7.00 each ( Maximum 10 per hatch). Developed in Norway. 2. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH END OF 2023, Cuckoo Orpington- Large blocky birds that are cuckoo in color pattern. Most Ive seen are shades of greenish blue. I called Craig Russell, a long time poultry expert, and he said no worry Dorkings show resistance. These are not recognized by the APA. Wonderful Dumpys! Many of the crests will be a deeper shade of blue, but not necessarily black. They lay a very pale brown egg. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Creme Legbars- a colorful breed with cuckoo pattern that has a slight tufty crest. 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 land race means that they are not all uniform in color or body type. Roosters are calm and hens are docile. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 15per hatch), Dark Brown Leghorn - A very nice sized colored and sized leghorn. Blue Laced Barnevelder- colorful and good layers of a nice medium brown egg. Excellent early season layers that slow down in the heat of summer. As an added bonus the crosses showed a greater tolerance to Coccidiosis flare ups, something the Sussex handled better than Dorkings. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Rhode Island Red - Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. While the birds usually recover from this, it leaves them less beautiful looking and usually means chick supply is limited early in the season while the birds are recovering from the frostbite. They are a nice calm chicken that is very colorful and lays well. Rare in this country. Perfect for free-range environments, these tri-colored or red-feathered chickens grow to 5-6 lbs in just 9-11 weeks. Chicks $5.00 (Maximumof 10 per hatch). Females can be basically white except for head and neck. Ameraucanas are sometimes called the Easter Egg Chicken because they lay green, blue or olive eggs as well as brown. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 25 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 25, Erminettes - A very old American breed that nearly slipped to extinction but was rescued by the late Ron Nelson of Wisconsin. They are rather large fowl with an extremely nervous temperament. Adults resemble chunky, low to the ground Brown Leghorns. We have maintained this breed since 2013 . This darker version, considered not proper for Norwegian Jaerhons, is a beautiful and hardy selection. Orloffs are fantastic layers their first year, but egg production drops off drastically in their second and each of their subsequent years. Egg size is respectable and the eggs are tinted in color. They are large, low birds with long broad bodies, a deep breast and medium sized, neatly tucked wings. 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. 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. Good sumer layers and hens make great pets for children. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Partridge Barnevelder - A color variant found at one time in Europe. Baby chicks for sale each week. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch). The remaining feathers are basically black with light straw lacing. I quickly called the state poultry person and he guided me through the process of figuring it out. Very colorful shade of soft pastel lavender. Ours lay mixof tan and pale green eggs. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. Some variability in color exists. PLEASE GO TO THE POULTRY PAGE OR THE WEBSITE HOME PAGE FOR THE ORDER BLANK. These are not perfect yet but show the most vigor of any. Jersey Giants have a large single comb with six points. They are friendly, easily handled birds which love to free range and forage for food but can also be kept in runs quite happily. I finally got some chicks about 5 year ago only to not get any males. We have maintained this breed since 2018. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Black Ameraucana- We were fortunate to obtain two different blood lines from show quality stock. These came from show stock but appear on the smaller side of standards. They are excellent foragers, good setters and mothers. 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%. Their behavior is very calm compared to their Penedescenca relatives. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Blue Andalusian- Large sized beautiful blue color. They are stubborn and persistent and many times, during the prime Spring hatching season, we are left with few eggs. We have maintained this breed since 1991. They also seem very weak when it comes to disease resistance and other stresses but I just keep working to try to get the closest to egg color, bird color and healthy. They all do seem to have a tuft of feathers on the top of the head. 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. They have a nice, true rose comb. Currently the darkest brown eggs we have. Interestingly enough it showed true and the crosses handled things well. All are pleasant and mild mannered breeds. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. We obtained some of Ron's flock when he passed on and sent out to a number of individuals. This strain carries the silkie gene so some can come out like Silkies in feather type. They come in 4 colors white, black, blue & splash. White eggs. (Example: Ducks & Geese are much larger than Bantams & Guineas and fill the box up faster.) They forage well.We have maintained this breed since 2000. (Maximum 5 per hatch). Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), ASSORTED CONTINENTALS:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under Continental. Scots Dumpies are a very ancient native breed of Scotland. We have maintained this breed since 1998 until May 2020. We have maintained this breed since 1992. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch), Rhode Island Red- Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. They love to steal out nests and raise their own , roost high in the trees. A very nice full sized chicken of multi- colored, spotted birds. F, I was afraid that when I reached their pen I would find them all dead. We have maintained this breed since 1991Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Thrifty and colorful with dark black bodies and nice white crests. They lay a very pale brown egg. While our strain is not nearly as tall as some seen today they do have an upright stance and are a very firm fleshed husky bird. Being a biologist helps and we quickly concluded it was LT (laryngotracheitis) brought to me by the dropped off birds. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Buff Chantecler- A buff colored version of Chantecler. Developed near Decorah, Iowa in the early 1900s. When we obtained the Cuckoo Scots Dumpies they threw a few yellow legged birds, which at first we immediately culled and then as we removed the trait from them I kept a few of these and noticed how much more vigorous and thrifty they were than their white legged true to type form. 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