Blue Laced Red Wyandotte- Gorgeous color pattern of blue lacing on a red to reddish gold bird. I had recently acquired numerous varieties of Dorkings and was fearful the rare genetics would perish fast. Females tend to have reddish neck. Chicks $10.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR 2023. Very early American breed. Please remember these grow very slowly. I was pleasantly surprised to see none dead even though there were massive losses in adjoining pens. (See Poultry Glossary on Poultry Page for explanation.) They lay well year around. Finally we were able to get a different bloodline for males and had an excellent year for them . The cuckoo coloration is light grey with dark grey bands. Their behavior is very flighty and is similar to a Leghorn. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. They rarely go broody (article is incorrect again). Many of the crests will be a deeper shade of blue, but not necessarily black. Largest of the Mediterraneans. They can be raised for meat, eggs, and/or showing, which makes them extremely versatile. This assortment is not necessarily available at every hatch. Scots Dumpy, also known as Bakies, Crawlers and Creepies have been bred in Scotland for over a century. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. These are not perfect yet but show the most vigor of any. Chicks $10.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Breda- a simply gorgeous and adorable Dutch fowl that has many long thick feathers on their feet and stands very elegantly. Birds are very thrifty and grow fast. You will get the equivalent of 25 chicks (or more), Occasionally we have some extras from genetic crossing experiments. Select your breeders to have uniform walnut combs. They are excellent foragers, good setters and mothers. 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. Scotts Dumpies are available from Sand Hill Preservation Center: http://www.sandhillpreservation.com/ It could be more, I have seen posts here and there about importing birds and around $2000.00 was a bare min. Sale; Catalog; Contact; Store; View our facebook; View our instagram; View our youtube; View our twitter; We Are Available to Help. Great little characters to work with as well which makes them a joy to have. Blue Laced Barnevelder- colorful and good layers of a nice medium brown egg. Color variations occur within this variety. Currently the darkest brown eggs we have. 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. Thanks in advance. They are not a terribly large chicken but are extremely feed efficient. Will usually contain at least 6 breeds in an order of 25, but can contain more than 10 breeds. Long known in France for their table qualities. 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. Birds are a soft lavender color and calm and relaxed in nature. Being a biologist helps and we quickly concluded it was LT (laryngotracheitis) brought to me by the dropped off birds. This strain carries the silkie gene so some can come out like Silkies in feather type. You will receive a named list of the contents of the shipment. 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. The following lay medium to large sized white eggs. Omlet 2023, Currently, there is a waiting time due to high demand. As a young child I dreamed of the day I could obtain some. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, Available all season as supply allows SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13. I do however want to groups the breeds we have collected from that part of the world into one area. We are getting closer each year to birds that are properly colored and have vigor.We have maintained this breed since 1996. Similar birds with Dumpy characteristics have been shown to exist in Saxon times as early as A.D. 900. They should also be kept off wet grass as they chill easily. They have a single comb with six well-defined points. 2. Our Black Ameraucanas and Blue Ameraucanas are both selected for the APA Standard. 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. When not broody, we get lots of chicks and then all of a sudden they go broody and we get nothing. Lots of work to do here but for those who want a project these can get you a start. 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. We have worked with them for several years to increase vigor and productivity and crossed several lines to get to the point where we have a vigorous bird of decent size. This breed is not currently in the APA Standard. We maintain a large number of full size chicken breeds. We have maintained this breed since 1992. Featured Image Credit: HollyHarry, Shutterstock We have selected for production first, show type second. They all possess a fifth toe. They are an excellent choice for free-range broilers. They make excellent pets for children as they are tame. I called Craig Russell, a long time poultry expert, and he said no worry Dorkings show resistance. All members of this APA classification group were developed in Great Britain and have the characteristic white skin and usually white legs with a pinkish streak. They tend to lay best in the Fall and Winter and once it gets warm production decreases. Considerable color variations exist in this breed. We have maintained this breed since 1995. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 11, Wheaten Dorking - females are a soft wheaten color and males more closely resemble silver grey. Be warned, not all breeds are easy to find. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Buff Leghorn - Solid bright light buff colored leghorn with excellent egg-laying ability, white eggs. UNAVAILABLE IN 2023 working on selection. We have maintained this breed since 2021. There is still a slight possibility of an off-type bird. Once the warmer Spring weather arrives all the members of a particular pen can turn broody within a day or two. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Barred Leghorn - More of a cuckoo pattern. We have maintained this breed since 1996 . We are getting closer each year to birds that are properly colored and have vigor.We have maintained this breed since 1996. We reserve the right to fill in with a few pure breeds (if we have them) to fill this assortment. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), 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. The lack of genetic diversity has bottlenecked and we produce very few chicks.We have maintained this breed since 2010. Chicks $4.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Black Orpington - Large, true Orpington type, solid black in color. Females will vary from silvery to golden straw with varying chest colors. They do well on foraging and are pretty good about being a free ranger that comes home at night to roost. Please take the time to read the poultry ordering information page. We have maintained this breed since 1996 . - A graceful, hardy breed from Andalusia, Spain.We have maintained this breed since 1999. We have maintained this breed since 1990. These are rather mild mannered for a Leghorn. These are not recognized by the APA. 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 1998. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch). Females tend to have reddish neck. There are off-types in this breed. 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. They have a small pea comb, off-white eggs. Not the fastest growing birds in the world but consistent growers and layers. Scots Dumpies are a very ancient native breed of Scotland. Barred Leghorn - More of a cuckoo pattern. All of ours are single combed with five points. All lay pale brown eggs and have medium sized comb with 5 points. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27. F, I was afraid that when I reached their pen I would find them all dead. We are selecting for rapid growth, good size and heavy egg production. Easytohandleand very calm. 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. these are basically a cuckoo pattern they are a nice calm breed. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 20per hatch), Golden Lakenvelder - Same as Lakenvelder except a rich gold replaces the white feathers, white eggs. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum 15 per hatch), Blue Jersey Giant- Same as the Black Jersey Giant except a nice blue color. White in one group and the BBS in another. ASSORTED ORPINGTONS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Orpingtons. Average Rating: 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. I quickly called the state poultry person and he guided me through the process of figuring it out. Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. Chicks $6.00each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Marraduna Basques - (Euskal Oiloa) Special thanks to Mary Alban for sharing some of these with us. Chicks need special drinking and feeding care as they are not able to cope with high feeders and drinkers. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Opaline Legbars- an attractive soft lavender version. We have maintained these since 2020. I quickly called the state poultry person and he guided me through the process of figuring it out. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. These were admitted to the APA Standard in 1914. They tend to lay best in the Fall and Winter and once it gets warm production decreases. 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. Muffed Old English Game- A colorful mix of muffed (bearded) Old English Game Fowl. See Black Breasted Red Kraienkoppe for breed history. Variations in the depth and color of the cuckoo will occur. Chicks $4.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch), ASSORTED ORIENTALS:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under Oriental. Dumpy, The majority do lay a very nice dark egg and are relatively calm and easy to be around. The beak, legs and feet are white except for the black variety which have slate grey or black legs. We obtained some of Ron's flock when he passed on and sent out to a number of individuals. F with ease. They prefer to free range and like nothing better than digging over a compost heap. 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. I was first pleasantly surprised in the Winter when they handled -25 deg. The cuckoo has mottled legs and feet. It pays to handle them as with all hens, to check for health issues and keep them tame. Do your own research and find your own favorite that matches with your climate, lifestyle, and personal interests. These came from show stock but appear on the smaller side of standards. We are continuing to try to stabilize the color to the proper spotting so variations do occur. Leg color varies from slate blue to off white. Starting at $ 2.90 each. Color patternsimilarto an Exchequer leghorn/Ancona. Hens tend to have slate colored legs. 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. 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. They have a single comb with five points. 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)SOLD OUT FOR 2023. Chicks $4.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch), Black Crested Blue Polish - A selection that is solid blue with a darker blue/black crest. Available from April 4 through October 17. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. We have maintained this breed since 1995. They finally got to the farm here when I fixed a place for them in January 1989 a month after I moved in. Eggs tend to be various shades of brown. This breed is not currently in the APA Standard. The hard work of several people has them back to good status and with the yellow legs they should have. We are selecting for a heavy production bird. They need nice easy ground to live on as their legs are so short. We are continuing to try to stabilize the color to the proper spotting so variations do occur. Ancona- Nicely spotted white on black. Egg color will vary between pale green, olive green, occasionally brown, or olive green with brown spots. They all do seem to have a tuft of feathers on the top of the head. They have a single comb with five points. I hope someone that I sent them to has maintained them or they are lost. Superb layers of large white eggs. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) We have maintained this breed since 2005 . The tail is long and flowing and they have a fine head. Not white but light brown. Lay white eggs. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Red Dorking - Rose comb version of Red Dorking. When not broody, we get lots of chicks and then all of a sudden they go broody and we get nothing. 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. Birds are pure black and lay a white egg. We have maintained this breed since 2001. They lay light brown eggs. Females are neatly penciled. Calm and, blue color though white eggs do show up . They forage well.We have maintained this breed since 2000. Ron Nelson, shared some nice birds with us way back in 2000 when their numbers were most likely less than 50 in the entire US. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. The adults look like a mixed up Silver grey pattern some more uniform than others and some have more rusty salmon on them. Over the years, Ive attempted to select for large-sized eggs. . Ours lay, of tan and pale green eggs. Females have fewer orange-red feathers. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Silver Kraienkoppe- Color pattern like a Silver Grey Dorking, off-white eggs. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Cuckoo Maran - Both French (feather-legged) and English (clean-legged) strains are kept together. These are small but very attractive and have good foraging ability. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. Chicks $7.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 16, Black Breasted Red Kraienkoppe- Unique, old, Dutch type game fowl, males are the Brown Leghorn color pattern, the hens are a cinnamon color or the color of Brown Leghorn hens. During their first year of laying they are superb layers, from the second year on they love to become broody and egg production drops off. 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. The Farmyard Assortment can be all of one particular type of poultry. 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