Hatching Season 2024 is here!
Currently hatching the breeds listed below.
Contact us via email or social media DMs with questions or to place an order.
We do NOT offer hatching eggs.
Please follow our Facebook or Instagram for updates on breeds of
chicks for sale and availability.
Currently hatching the breeds listed below.
Contact us via email or social media DMs with questions or to place an order.
We do NOT offer hatching eggs.
Please follow our Facebook or Instagram for updates on breeds of
chicks for sale and availability.
Currently Hatching:
Chicks- Minimum 4 birds, can mix and match breeds. Straight run only.
Gold Laced Polish- $5 each. NOW AVAILABLE! Straight Run Only
Heritage Delaware- $5 each, Straight Run Only. Not hatchery stock.
Heritage Buckeye- $5 each, Straight Run Only. Not hatchery stock.
Marans SOLD OUT for 2024.
Turkey Poults
Turkeys- Minimum 3 poults, can mix and match breeds. Straight run only.
Bourbon Red
Narragansett
Poults are $12 each or $10 each for orders of 6+.
Have a limited number of older poults (3+ weeks) $15 each while they last.
Now Available!
Jumbo Cortunix Quail. Assorted colors, straight run only. $2.50 each minimum 6. $2 each 10+.
Guinea Keets. $8 each, minimum 4. Straight Run Only. Pearl Gray.
Chicks- Minimum 4 birds, can mix and match breeds. Straight run only.
Gold Laced Polish- $5 each. NOW AVAILABLE! Straight Run Only
Heritage Delaware- $5 each, Straight Run Only. Not hatchery stock.
Heritage Buckeye- $5 each, Straight Run Only. Not hatchery stock.
Marans SOLD OUT for 2024.
Turkey Poults
Turkeys- Minimum 3 poults, can mix and match breeds. Straight run only.
Bourbon Red
Narragansett
Poults are $12 each or $10 each for orders of 6+.
Have a limited number of older poults (3+ weeks) $15 each while they last.
Now Available!
Jumbo Cortunix Quail. Assorted colors, straight run only. $2.50 each minimum 6. $2 each 10+.
Guinea Keets. $8 each, minimum 4. Straight Run Only. Pearl Gray.
PLEASE NOTE- we are located in Northwestern Pennsylvania and all live poultry
must be picked up on-farm. WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE BIRDS.
must be picked up on-farm. WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE BIRDS.
Chick Questions and Answers
What kind of chicks do you sell? How do I know what would be the right breed for me?
The breeds we raise may change from year to year, look above & on the home page during hatching season to see what is currently being offered. All the breeds we currently raise are listed under Meet the Birds, along with a short description of the qualities of that breed. If you still have questions after reading the information, please email us and we will try and help you.
What do I need to bring?
Bring payment if paying with cash. We can also set up card payments through our website, but that must be arranged BEFORE pickup. We provide the box for your birds and will bring them to your vehicle. If travelling long distances with just a few chicks, consider bringing a hand warmer or two to place in the box to keep them warm until you get home.
When can I buy chicks?
We have chicks for sale during the spring months only. We generally hatch chicks from late March through early June. We do not have public hours, so please email in order to make arrangements to pick up. Spring on the farm is a very busy time and we are not always available to speak with folks who drop by unannounced.
Can I see your breeding stock?
You can see a limited number of pens from the parking lot. For biosecurity reasons, we do not allow visitors access to the pens or birds at this time. Photos can be provided prior to pickup, and photos of our breeding stock can also be found on the Meet the Birds page.
Can I mail-order the birds from you?
No, our chicks must be picked up in person. Our farm is located in Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania. We do not mail live birds.
Do you have a minimum order?
As all the birds we offer are birds that do best in a flock, we do not sell single birds. Our minimum is 5 chicks, 4 ducklings or turkey poults, and 3 peachicks.
Can you tell me if the chicks are hens or roosters?
The chicks will come straight run, which means you will get a mix of approximately 50% males and 50% females.
We do not sex chicks or offer started pullets unless otherwise stated.
When can I get turkeys or peafowl?
These birds don't lay eggs all year long like chickens, so turkey poults and peachicks are available only when the birds are laying, in spring and early summer. Please contact us and let us know what you are interested in, and we will let you know when we expect them to be available.
Can I buy adult birds?
We only sell day-old chicks. We do not sell started pullets or laying hens. Chicks purchased from us will start to lay eggs in 5-6 months.
Can I return chicks? Do you offer a guarantee on them?
Once you buy your chicks from us, they cannot be returned for any reason. While we pride ourselves on raising healthy chicks and selling only quality birds, we are unable to offer any guarantees since we have no control over their living conditions once they leave the farm. If you have any questions about diseases or proper care, please ask them BEFORE the chicks leave the farm. We cannot take them back for biosecurity reasons.
Care of Chicks
When you purchase poultry, you need to bring a box, crate, or animal carrier to take your birds home in. To give your chicks the best start, it is very important to get them out of the box or crate and into a clean pen with a heat lamp, food and fresh water as soon as possible. The longer they sit in the box, the more stressful the trip will be for your chicks, and a stressed bird is more likely to get sick.
What kind of cage do I need to have when I bring them home?
Chicks need a warm, dry pen to start life out right. You should have a small pen that can be protected from cold drafts, but allows for ventilation as well. There needs to be some absorbant bedding. We use wood shavings. Putting old newspaper under the bedding will make cleanup much easier!
Do I really need a heat lamp?
Yes! Baby birds who can't snuggle under mama's wing need to have the temperature in the pen at about 100 degrees for the first week of life. Each week, you will need to raise the lamp up a bit in order to decrease the floor temperature by about 5 degrees. (second week will be 95 degrees, third week 90 and so on...) Your chicks will tell you if the temperature is ok. Chicks that are cold will huddle together, ones that are too hot will scatter to the corners farthest away from the lamp. If they are running all around, they are happy and the temperature is just right!
What do chicks eat?
Any commercial chick starter will be fine. You can buy it at any local feed mill, Tractor Supply Co., Agway or other farm-related store. Just make sure it is labeled for chicks (not layers or adult birds) so it will have the right nutrients and be small enough for them to eat. We do not feed medicated feed to any of our birds, but it is an option for you to consider for your chicks. However, the medicine in the feed for chicks can kill ducks or geese, so be sure to read the label carefully or ask someone to help you if you are not sure. We recommend a starter with 20% protein for gamebirds like turkeys and quail as well as the peachicks.
What is grit?
Grit is basically small rocks for chickens to eat. It helps them grind up food in the area of their digestive system called the crop. Since chickens don't have teeth, they don't chew their food! Grit is not necessary for baby birds, but is a good idea to offer it once the birds start getting their adult feathers. Grit can be purchased at any feed store. Oyster shells will also be sold there, they are to help laying hens get enough calcium. Start feeding this to your girls when they are about 5 months old to make sure they will be able to produce eggs with good, hard shells. Both grit and oyster shell can be sprinkled on the adult birds' feed or offered free choice- a rabbit pellet feeder works well and won't take up too much space in your coop.
What about water?
Chicks need constant access to fresh water. Because they can drown in bowls of water, we recommend buying a chick waterer at your local feed store. Places like Tractor Supply or Agway will carry what you'll need. You can get a two-piece plastic one or simply get the bottom part that will attach to a canning jar. These are inexpensive and shallow enough for baby birds. If your chicks are getting lots of their bedding into the water, try setting it up a bit, just make sure they can still reach it. A small block of wood or a few old CD cases work really well.
What kind of cage do I need to have when I bring them home?
Chicks need a warm, dry pen to start life out right. You should have a small pen that can be protected from cold drafts, but allows for ventilation as well. There needs to be some absorbant bedding. We use wood shavings. Putting old newspaper under the bedding will make cleanup much easier!
Do I really need a heat lamp?
Yes! Baby birds who can't snuggle under mama's wing need to have the temperature in the pen at about 100 degrees for the first week of life. Each week, you will need to raise the lamp up a bit in order to decrease the floor temperature by about 5 degrees. (second week will be 95 degrees, third week 90 and so on...) Your chicks will tell you if the temperature is ok. Chicks that are cold will huddle together, ones that are too hot will scatter to the corners farthest away from the lamp. If they are running all around, they are happy and the temperature is just right!
What do chicks eat?
Any commercial chick starter will be fine. You can buy it at any local feed mill, Tractor Supply Co., Agway or other farm-related store. Just make sure it is labeled for chicks (not layers or adult birds) so it will have the right nutrients and be small enough for them to eat. We do not feed medicated feed to any of our birds, but it is an option for you to consider for your chicks. However, the medicine in the feed for chicks can kill ducks or geese, so be sure to read the label carefully or ask someone to help you if you are not sure. We recommend a starter with 20% protein for gamebirds like turkeys and quail as well as the peachicks.
What is grit?
Grit is basically small rocks for chickens to eat. It helps them grind up food in the area of their digestive system called the crop. Since chickens don't have teeth, they don't chew their food! Grit is not necessary for baby birds, but is a good idea to offer it once the birds start getting their adult feathers. Grit can be purchased at any feed store. Oyster shells will also be sold there, they are to help laying hens get enough calcium. Start feeding this to your girls when they are about 5 months old to make sure they will be able to produce eggs with good, hard shells. Both grit and oyster shell can be sprinkled on the adult birds' feed or offered free choice- a rabbit pellet feeder works well and won't take up too much space in your coop.
What about water?
Chicks need constant access to fresh water. Because they can drown in bowls of water, we recommend buying a chick waterer at your local feed store. Places like Tractor Supply or Agway will carry what you'll need. You can get a two-piece plastic one or simply get the bottom part that will attach to a canning jar. These are inexpensive and shallow enough for baby birds. If your chicks are getting lots of their bedding into the water, try setting it up a bit, just make sure they can still reach it. A small block of wood or a few old CD cases work really well.
