Description
Images were taken at 2 weeks old, breed appearance reference purpose only.
Un-medicated Feed Only
Our chicks are vaccinated for Coccidiosis upon hatching, allowing them to develop immunity from the vaccination. Common chick feed often contains medication, which can negate the immunity provided by the vaccination. Please ensure that you provide feed that does not contain medication. Un-medicated Chick starters are available to purchase on the website. [Click to view]
Minimum Order 2 Chicks
Please select assorted breeds or opt for a single breed as long as the total number of chicks is 2 or more.
For those starting a new flock, we recommend beginning with at least 3 chicks.
Sexed chicks
– Certain breeds are hatched from Auto-sexing or Sex-linked breeding pens, where chicks display distinct colors and markings at birth, allowing us to accurately determine their gender based on appearance.
More info available – Auto sexing and Sex linked breeding
– Chicks can be sexed as they grow, with some identifiable as early as 2 weeks, while others may take 6-8 weeks for confirmation. Sexing is based on our knowledge and experience, and while generally accurate, we will clearly state when weโre not 100% certain so that customers can make an informed decision.
Un-sexed chicks
Un-sexed chicks belong to breeds where gender cannot be definitively identified by physical traits at hatching. The only method to determine their sex is by a skilled or equipped vent/probe chick sexer, which yields approximately 80% accuracy. As we lack this expertise, we offer them as ‘Unsexed,’ leaving it to nature to reveal their gender.
The ratio of male chicks in “Unsexed” batches can vary widely, ranging from 0 to 100%.
On average, our customers typically receive a ratio of 40-60% male and female chicks, but there have been instances where an entire batch purchased turned out to be all male or all female. Unfortunately, in instances where the entire batch picked up turns out to be all males, we sometimes receive unwarranted blame. As much as we wish we could control the gender outcome, it ultimately depends on nature’s chance and the luck of the draw.
We want to ensure that all our customers fully understand this variability before making a purchase. If you’re not comfortable with this level of uncertainty, we kindly advise against purchasing “Unsexed” chicks.
More info available – Heritage chick sexing
