rare breed chicks

Hey yall! We ordered a batch of 20 sexed chicks from Hoover Hatchery's rare breed assortment a few weeks ago as a fun little winter project since we had some extra brooder space, and there are 3 that we can't seem to ID for the life of us, as they don't appear to match any of the possible...

Hi folks! This 8ish week old pullet came from Cackle Hatchery’s “rare breed” selection. Any idea what she is? Sorry there is no pic where she’s not being held-she’s a feisty one.

Hi, I'm looking to buy hatching eggs from anyone willing to part with them for Manx Rumpies and Dong Tao (unlikely on the latter... I know). At anyrate, willing to pay: $100 for 12 hatching eggs for Max Rumpies $250 for 12 hatching eggs for Dong Tao Willing to buy 2 dozen of each. Any...

I bought a purebred rare breed mix from Foxfire Farms Poultry on eBay and hatched out several beautiful chicks that are now six weeks old. Anyone have any guesses as to their sexes? French Black Copper Marans #1 (2 pics) French Black Copper Marans #2 Blue Marans Blue crested polish (2...

Hello, I am new to this page. I am wondering what kind of breed my chickens I bought from Cal-Ranch are. They are under the assorted rare breeds category and costed a fortune!! A WHOPPING $6.99 PER CHICK!! When i got them they were golden with white feathers. But I’ve had them for a week now and...

Hi, Which hatcheries provide the best rare chick assortments for pullets only (no roosters and no straight runs)? Please share your experiences and photos! I am considering ordering a rare breed assortment of chicks (pullets) but not sure where to order from. Thanks!

Looking to pick up a couple or more rare breed chicks with a hatch date around 9/4. Please let me know if you have any available, what breads and location. Thanks Scott

https://files.constantcontact.com/fe439c1b001/0bfef739-2f9c-4f72-bf1d-fe9c9f2a8445.jpg We are picking out about 8-9 rare breeds next weekend. Most are straight runs. What is your advice on picking pullets without venting? Above is a list of all the breeds they will have available. We are...

Greetings, I am new to backyard chickens, but, I have plunged, quickly and deeply into the world of chickens. I have become a bit obsessed with learning all about chicken breeds and chicken care over the past few months. I have focused on Bantam breeds, but also keep an assortment of...

I have a few chicks from a rare breed collection that got mixed up before I could band them. Most likely 55 flowery hens, Swedish flower hens cream legbars or Isbars. Thanks for your feedback!

We have had the best luck with hatching shipped eggs this year! Anyone else still going? We have our White Breese and Blue black splash maran hatching today! We also had coturnix quail hatch 2 days a go and 5 days a go naked necks and mottled orpingtons

So my whole flock got wiped out on Wednesday, and I've been thinking that for my new flock I want to try some rare breeds. Unfortunately, I've looked on multiple hatchery sites and all seem to just have the run of the mill chicks. These are the breeds I'm looking for. Black Copper Marans Blue...

I am totally in love with the breed. I have searched far and wide no luck. It seems as though anyone who had the breed lost interested and or stopped selling. Anyone on here have the breed?

I have one black jersey giant pullet. She is so adorable. I know professional and hobby farmers who insist on this breed being very robust, very hardy, very docile pets, layers of very very large brown eggs and excellent meat birds. Why are they so rare?

Hello to my fellow chicken enthusiasts! I just finally created an account here after lurking around for years without one. I am really here to learn about a few breeds as I am seriously considering a business and breeding program. Anyone that has experience in any rare breeds, specifically...

5 Svarthona chicks, straight run. Hatched 10/22. All black chicken breed. Will work out meeting/delivery within reason.$20.00 each, all for $90.00. Stock from quality breeder in Arizona.

The kids have been raising these breeds for two years now. We have a couple of each and more in the incubator. $25 straight run and $20 for bie pullets, $10 for cockerels. Text me at 734-476-7701 Willing to meet