Heritage Rhode Island Reds

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Add this beautiful bird into your flock this year! Heritage Rhode Island Reds are an old-time American breed that is closely resembling to the Rhode Island Reds, but their plumage is considerably darker. These chickens are the most successful dual-purpose bird and remains an excellent farm chicken. They lay 200-300 eggs a year starting as early as 6 months of age. Their eggs are brown and medium to large in size.

The hens of this breed weigh over 6 pounds and the rooster over 8 pounds. The Heritage Rhode Island Reds is known for its hardiness and its ability to handle marginal conditions while still producing eggs. Some roosters may be aggressive at times. Most hens are peaceful and can become broody except within the strains that have been heavily selected for egg production.

We have these chicks coming in 5 times through out our chick season. Check out the schedule to see when you can pick up yours!

Blue Cuckoo Marans

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Try something new in your flock! The Blue Cuckoo Marans is a rare and beautiful breed. The barring is more obvious on roosters, and hackle (neck) feathers will tend to be darker than the rest of the body. Like most Marans, the Blue Cuckoo is docile and gentle. They tend to be more on the shy side as well. The body shape is stately; not too large, not too thin, and with an upright posture. Blue Cuckoo Marans are good layers with eggs that are medium to large in size and a medium-brown color.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful breed this spring! Take a look at the chick schedule to see when we will have them available and call or email us to reserve yours today!