We hatch our chicks in spring and raise the chicks for 2-7 days to help them get through their infancy stage and best prepare them for their new homes.
Chicks are sold as straight-run only.
Local pick-up only.
Due to New York State law, our order minimum for chicks is 6.
Pricing: Pricing is as marked per each breed. Order 10-19 chicks or eggs, receive 5% off order total. Order 20-29 chicks, or eggs receive 10% off order total. Order 30-39 chicks or eggs, receive 15% off order total. Orders of more than 40 chicks or eggs and receive a 20% discount off your total order.
Assortment pricing: If you’re not sure exactly what you’d like and/or like surprises, we have assortments available in increments of 1 dozen eggs or 10 chicks. You are not able to select your breeds and we do not guarantee that you’ll receive all breeds. We’ll do our best to provide an assortment of egg colors, and you’ll receive at least 3 breeds. Pricing for assortments is $30/dozen hatching eggs and $50/10 chicks.
Ordering: To order, contact us to get on the list for one of the hatch dates below. Hatching eggs are available from March 1st – May 1st, 2024.
Hatch (Pickup) Dates: March 22 (Pickup week of March 25th) – reserve by March 1st for best availability. April 12th (Pickup week of April 15th) – reserve by March 20th for best availability.
Available Breeds
Ameraucana Easter Egger
Age at Maturity: 26-28 weeks Production Estimate: 200 – 280 eggs/year Egg Color: Predominantly shades of blue and green with the potential for pink, purple, cream, brown, and white Egg Size: Medium – Large Disposition: Active Feather Color: Assorted Chick Pricing: $4.00/ea Hatching Eggs: Not available in 2024
Black Australorp
Age at Maturity: 22-24 weeks Production Estimate: 200 – 280 eggs/year Egg Color: Medium brown, with some having a pinkish hue. Egg Size: Large – Extra Large Disposition: Docile Feather Color: Black Chick Pricing: $4.00/ea Hatching Eggs: $2.00/ea
French Black Copper Marans
Age at Maturity: 24 weeks Production Estimate: 200 -220 eggs/year Egg Color: Dark Chocolate Brown Egg Size: Medium – Large Disposition: Docile, may become broody Feather Color: Black with copper in the hackle feathers. Moderately feathered legs. Chick Pricing: $8.00/ea Hatching Egg Pricing: $4.00/ea
LavendEr Orpington
Age at Maturity: 26 weeks Production Estimate: 200 -220 eggs/year Egg Color: Light brown Egg Size: Medium – Large Disposition: Docile, may become broody Feather Color: Lavender Chick Pricing: $8.00/ea Hatching Egg Pricing: $4.00/ea
Snowy Brook’s Little Red Hen
Age at Maturity: 18-22 weeks Production Estimate: 250 – 320 eggs/year Egg Color: Medium Brown Egg Size: Large – Extra Large Disposition: Gentle, Friendly Feather Color: Light brown with white highlights Chick Pricing: $4.00 Hatching Egg Pricing: $2.00/ea
Snowy Brook’s Olive Green EGGER
Age at Maturity: 24 weeks Production Estimate: 180-200 eggs/year Egg Color: Predominantly olive, some lighter green shades, some speckling. Egg Size: Medium – Large Disposition: Friendly, Curious Feather Color: Chestnut and grey with muted speckled overlay or black with some gold in their hackles and slight leg feathering. All will have a small crest. Chick Pricing: $5.00/ea Hatching Egg Pricing: $2.50/ea
WelsummeR
Age at Maturity: 24 weeks Production Estimate: 200 – 280 eggs/year Egg Color: Light to medium brown base with chocolate overlay or speckles. Speckles may be large or small if present Egg Size: Medium – Large Disposition: Active Feather Color: Chestnut brown with golden hackles Chick Pricing: $5.00/ea Hatching Egg Pricing: $2.50/ea