Manx Rumpie- Rumpless, variable color and comb. Egg supply is always sporadic and you must be patient and wait for them. The number of birds you get will vary depending upon what you get. I used to have them long ago and I'm ready to raise them again. I was so excited that I was now only 4 hours away from his chicken empire and hoped he would let me visit. The first 3 that I had would follow me everywhere and jump up on my lap if I sat down on a bucket in the barn. These little hens produce an egg a day. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 25 per hatch), White Leghorn- A single comb version that is composite of 2 strains a superb show strain and a regular commercial line to produce a very active foraging bird of good size and layer of nice sized white eggs. We are continuing to work on developing larger flocks. In our first few years of offering them the demand for them was near zero and they appeared to be on the path way to slide to extinction. They are fairly docile and lay a medium dark brown egg. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, La Fleche - A rare old French breed with a unique v-shaped comb that looks much like 2 points going straight up (like two horns). We are still trying to work with them to refine color and conformation. Many of them laid eggs for most of the year and the eggs are second to none, I've never tasted better eggs than Dumpies. We have maintained this breed since 2000. A group of breeds classified together based upon their European origins. Blue Laced Barnevelder- colorful and good layers of a nice medium brown egg. These are pure black birds with beards and they lay greenish blue eggs. We have maintained this breed since 2011. This assortment can have anything from our projects (including also the occasional mis-marked egg or oddity). Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Crele Penedescenca- Minorca-like chicken with a unique single comb that has almost a crown at the back side. We have maintained this breed since 1996 .Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Silver Spitzhauben- gorgeous black and white spotted very old breed with more of a tuft than a crest.6 .Chicks $7.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Golden Polish- Bearded, white eggs, golden laced pattern, orange and black. These are not recognized by the APA. The females have a double folded comb, a deep abdomen and a whipped tail. We have maintained this breed since 1990. This assortment is only available as a unit of 25 chicks. We have maintained this breed since 2019. One of the things that pushed us to redo and rebuild all of our poultry facilities as fast as we could. I called Craig Russell, a long time poultry expert, and he said no worry Dorkings show resistance. If you want a nice short legged thrifty little bird and dont care that they have yellow legs, these are a perfect match. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Silver Kraienkoppe- Color pattern like a Silver Grey Dorking, off-white eggs. Chicks. Ameraucanas are sometimes called the Easter Egg Chicken because they lay green, blue or olive eggs as well as brown. They make a nice breed for someone who wants a good forager which will set on eggs. Omlet 2023, Currently, there is a waiting time due to high demand. We have maintained this breed since 2013. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Creme Legbars- a colorful breed with cuckoo pattern that has a slight tufty crest. We have maintained this breed since 1996 . Being a biologist helps and we quickly concluded it was LT (laryngotracheitis) brought to me by the dropped off birds. They are good layers of small eggs but are broody, making them great mums. We werefortunatethat our good friend Joe Putnamfounda source of very nice birds and we are able to offer them again. This group of birds is better suited for hot weather climates because of their large combs. I miss them terribly. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch). Whilethese are basically a cuckoo pattern they are a nice calm breed. They are excellent foragers, good setters and mothers. Occasional off types can be seen.We have maintained this breed since 1993. (See Poultry Glossary on Poultry Page for explanation.) Blog; Breeds; There appears to be a number of Delawares available from other sources that do not anywhere match the traits that we have found to be true for this breed. A broad grouping of birds that tended to have been developed (or selected for) in the Orient. They are medium sized, lay a white egg and are excellent foragers. Rose Comb Brown Leghorn- The only rose comb leghorn that we maintain. Wilmer, Males are somewhat tri-toned with red, brown and black. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Light Sussex - A typical Columbian pattern with black neck, tail and wing feathers and white elsewhere. The last straw that pushed me to redo all of my buildings. We have maintained this breed since 2020. Please be patient. They have a massive bone structure that they put on first before body mass. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum 15 per hatch), White Chantecler- They have a large structure and are a calm breed with a very tight to the head comb and virtually no wattles. On each species' page we've also included information on poultry farming with sustainable chicken breeds and exotic breeds of chickens. I came home from work one day and found about a dozen chickens that were not mine that someone had dropped off in the ditch in front of the house and they had mixed in with some of mine having flown over the fence into the pens and barn. Very early American breed. UNAVAILABLE FOR 2023 REBUILDING OUR NUMBERS. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation).We have maintained this breed since 1986. Both were very impressive with both the size of the bird and the size of the egg. Jersey Giants originated in the 1880s from crossing Black Javas, Dark Brahmas and Black Langshans. Males are somewhat tri-toned with red, brown and black. We have maintained this breed since 2019. Birds are a soft lavender color and calm and relaxed in nature. with out the cost of the birds. Chicks $6.00, Buckeye- Large sized, dark rich red color, small to medium sized pea comb, gentle temperament. We have maintained this breed since 2019. These were developed in 1934 from White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Australorps and Brown Leghorns. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. We have.maintained this breed since 2007. Not white but light brown. There is no definitive coloring for the Scots Dumpy. Males look the same, but hens can be 2 different colors. We have maintained this breed since 1992. True biology would indicate that is a recipe for disaster to not allow things to grow stronger through the challenges of the real world. We have maintained this breed since 1993. They lay well year around. As aresultyou will possibly get free chicks ofsomerare breed that haveno home. For many years no one saw the value they had then the world woke up and thankfully we had maintained them for sometime and they were still around to be appreciated. Similar breeds can be traced back to AD900 and it is said that the Picts used to carry them into their battle camps where they used to warn of approaching strangers. They go in spurts. Stromberg Chickens - Based in Hackensack, Minnesota, Stromberg sells everything from day-old chicks to all the accessories and poultry-related kit you'd need to run your own hatchery. As chicks they tend to get picked on fortheir large feathered feet. They all do seem to have a tuft of feathers on the top of the head. They prefer to free range and like nothing better than digging over a compost heap. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Mixed Game- A colorful mix of American Game Fowl various strains. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. This is one of the early breeds we gathered up as breeds were rapidly disappearing and have maintained for sometime. Egg color will is a pale blue-green. The females are a colorful similar to Bielefelders. I quickly gathered them up and isolated them but a few days later I came home to wheelbarrows of dead birds and a few gasping birds. Ayam Cemani- a truly unique and special breed. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. These are an established German breed from at least 1860. A very rare breed that lays colorful eggs and are difficult to breed. Hens are cinnamon color. They are a nice calm chicken that is very colorful and lays well. This is not a purebred collection. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Golden Kraienkoppe- Golden version of this foraging breed. I had recently acquired numerous varieties of Dorkings and was fearful the rare genetics would perish fast. Suddenly a few articles and they started to rebound and are now offered from a number of hatcheries. Company Reg. Not perfected and not in the APA Standard. Ameraucanas have a pea comb. Please note that these are not a blue chicken. There are off-types in this breed. When Ifinallyhadaplaceto house them they were no longershowingup at the show. These were developed in 1940 from off-colored sports between Barred Rock male and New Hampshire female. By the mid 1990's I decided to see what would happen if Dorkings and Sussex were crossed would the result show resistance to LT. LT is a real problem in this part of Iowa. First came to America in 1835. When we first got these we knew of only 2 remaining breeders in the US. Males neck and saddle feathers can be silvery to golden straw colored. will be to get you all of your order at one time but sometimes the birds have a mind of their own and the demand can change on a weekly basis. Not large chickens. Much hardier than the regular Norwegian Jaerhons. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Red Chantecler - A newer creation of this breed. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, LavenderOrpington- Large blocky birds that are lavender in color pattern. They lay very large long eggs, some lay cream shelled some beige/brown. They lay a very pale brown egg. Roosters are calm and hens are docile. We have maintained this breed since 1997. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27. Hen is buff with parallel rows of black spangles. They forage well.We have maintained this breed since 2000. We have maintained this breed since 2016. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 15per hatch), Dark Brown Leghorn - A very nice sized colored and sized leghorn. A Scots Grey is classed as a non-sitter. They have a rose comb covered with small points. They lay a brown egg and have a single comb. Anconas were developed in a city in Italy from which they take their name. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Crele Penedescenca- Minorca-like chicken with a unique single comb that has almost a crown at the back side. Ours lay, of tan and pale green eggs. We maintained this breed from1999 until May of 2020 when the last ones were destroyed by raccoons. . They lay a nice white egg.Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Single Comb Light Brown Leghorn- We maintain the production line so they are not the top show birds. $179.00. They are flighty and prefer to range over a large area. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch), ASSORTED ENGLISH:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under English, Sussex, Orpingtons and, Dorkings. Egg color is a very pale tan. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 15per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, ASSORTED DORKINGS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Dorkings. Chicks $7.00 each ( Maximum 10 per hatch), Golden Laced Wyandotte- Golden laced pattern, orange and black, used to be called Winnebagos. Adults resemble chunky, low to the ground Brown Leghorns. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Black Leghorn - Solid black leghorn with excellent egg-laying ability, white eggs. The adults look like a mixed up Silver grey pattern some more uniform than others and some have more rusty salmon on them. Finally we were able to get a different bloodline for males and had an excellent year for them . All of ours are single comb with six points. I was so excited that I was now only 4 hours away from his chicken empire and hoped he would let me visit. They lay light brown eggs. Males neck and saddle feathers can be silvery to golden straw colored. They are gorgeous and thrifty but are not long-lived. We have maintained this breed since 1990. We have maintained this breed since 1994. Good Winter layers, hardy and disease tolerant. I was pleasantly surprised to see none dead even though there were massive losses in adjoining pens. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) CHICKS $7.00 EACH. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), White Minorca - When ALBC did a survey of important breeds in our countrys development, I realized I hadnt seen one since I was a child. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, 2023, Opaline Legbars- an attractive soft lavender version. They have a small pea comb, off-white eggs. We have maintained this breed since 2013. chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 2, Mottled Java - One of the older breeds of poultry admitted to the Standard in 1883. This breed has not yet been admitted to the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 2001. Chicks $6.00 each. ASSORTED AMERICANS:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under American, Chantecler, Giants or Wyandottes. Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Buff Minorca - We combined 3 commercial strains some years ago and have been selecting for the largest and thriftiest birds. You can raise these chicks to lay more eggs, to serve as meat, or even just to keep around your home as pets. Skip to Main Content. You will get the equivalent of 25 chicks (or more), Occasionally we have some extras from genetic crossing experiments. We have maintained this breed since 1996. They have a unique, buttercup shaped comb, something like moose antlers. I have found over the years they are very susceptible to many poultry ailments with almost no tolerance or resistance. SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, SUPER ASSORTED CHICKENS: Chicks $1.75 each ( 100 maximum per hatch) Can be any of the full size breeds we offer. They are a calm and personable breed that does grow reasonably fast for a "real " chicken. Chicks $7e.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), White Minorca - When ALBC did a survey of important breeds in our countrys development, I realized I hadnt seen one since I was a child. We have maintained this breed since 2019. The chicks grow well and mature quickly. We have maintained this breed since 1991Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Thrifty and colorful with dark black bodies and nice white crests. Long, strong bodies, large combs and wattles which can make winter hardiness a challenge, excellent layers of large, white eggs. We have maintained this breed since 1997. Cuckoo color pattern (grey and white barring). Skin color is white. How to use this code: This link cantains your affiliate code and can be placed anywhere a normal tag could be placed. they are not the hardiest of breeds and when not raised with other large fowl. Black Crested Blue Polish - A selection that is solid blue with a darker blue/black crest. Vigorous and thrifty. Mild mannered and easy to handle they do lay nice shaped and sized eggs. Shauna, Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13, Partridge Penedescenca- Their color is slightly variable with the females being marked similar to a Light Brown Leghorn. Hens are a soft creamy tan. Lay deep, dark brown eggs.We have maintained this breed since 2011. This is an APA group based upon the principle that they were all developed and perfected here in North America. They tend to lay the best in Spring and Summer. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch). Selection is for the darkest color in the egg as they are not the darkest egg layers. Good sumer layers and hens make great pets for children. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 5 per hatch), Crevecoeurs- Solid black in color, crested, with a beard, lays white eggs. 2023 Hatch Weeks: Specific breeds start April 4, 18; May 2, 16,30; June 13,27 ; July 11, 25; August 8, 22; September 5, 19: October 3 and 17 ( No specific breeds in March, September and October only assortments). We have maintained this breed since 1995. This breed is another example of where we need to wake up before it is too late. Color patternsimilarto an Exchequer leghorn/Ancona. We have maintained this breed since 1995. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Black Minorca - Pure black. We started looking for this breed in the late 1980's and found none for sale anywhere and were finally able to locate a few in 1995. We have maintained this breed since 2001. They have a single comb with five or more points. Muffed Old English Game- A colorful mix of muffed (bearded) Old English Game Fowl. We have maintained this breed since 2013 . We have maintained this breed since 2011. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH END OF 2023, Cuckoo Orpington- Large blocky birds that are cuckoo in color pattern. They are brown egg layers. The cuckoo coloration is light grey with dark grey bands. They lay a nice blue egg, really closer to blue with my vision than any Ameraucana. Ours lay mixof tan and pale green eggs. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Brown Leghorn- The only rose comb leghorn that we maintain. This results from using various colors of Dorkings being crossed with the Speckled Sussex. We have maintained this breed since 1992. They have a single comb with five points. Eggs are a paleblue color though white eggs do show up . They have a medium sized single comb with five points. I was pleasantly surprised to see none dead even though there were massive losses in adjoining pens. Over the years, Ive attempted to select for large-sized eggs. They lay a nice white egg and are easier to handle than any of the Leghorns. These were developed in 1940 from off-colored sports between Barred Rock male and New Hampshire female. They should also be kept off wet grass as they chill easily. We have maintained this breed since 2021. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Barred Leghorn - More of a cuckoo pattern. They are superb foragers with a most pleasant temperament. They lay a brown egg and have a single comb. They lay a very pale brown egg. It might be all chicks, all ducklings, etc. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Jubilee Orpington- Large blocky birds that are speckled and resemble a fat Speckled Sussex. Dumpy, We have maintained this breed since 1997. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), Light Brahma- Large stocky birds with the columbian pattern of black and neck and tail, . Scots Dumpy Chicken Breed Info; Old English Pheasant Fowl Chicken Breed Info; Muffed Old English Game Chicken Breed Info; Modern Langshan Chicken Breed Info; Categories. They do not have yellow legs. Therefore, if you place an order for these, please be as flexible on shipping dates as possible. We have maintained this breed since 2004. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30. We have maintained this breed since 1997. The original breed came from Italy, but most of the color variations were developed in either England, Denmark, or the United States. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. It is a good all round layer of whitish eggs. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum 10 per hatch). The head is such a unique shape the chicks can easily be picked out. They have little if any tolerance to Coryza, Laryngotrachitis and zero tolerance to Marecks. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), Exchequer Leghorn - Beautiful mottled pattern distinctive from Ancona in the large amounts of white. Colored similar to a Speckled Sussex. Females tend to have reddish neck. Will usually contain at least 6 breeds in an order of 25, but can contain more than 10 breeds. They have a single comb with six well-defined points. Introduced into the APA Standard in 1898. Hens are productive layers. This assortment is all full sized chickens - - - no bantams. These birds were massive and yet thrifty looking and seemed to have lots of vigor. They are friendly, easily handled birds which love to free range and forage for food but can also be kept in runs quite happily. You also agree to take the chicks anytimeduring ourregularseason of April through August. They all do seem to have a tuft of feathers on the top of the head. These are rather mild mannered for a Leghorn. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum 10 per hatch), 2019by Sand Hill Preservation Center Proudly created with. (Maximum 5 per hatch). They have yellow skin and a single comb with five points. As an added bonus the crosses showed a greater tolerance to Coccidiosis flare ups, something the Sussex handled better than Dorkings. They do grow fast and dress out beautifully clean. . Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch). Our strain tends to have less crown to the comb but lay a very dark brown egg. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Light Grey Dorking- They still need some improvement as to color, but we are continuing to select for the Columbian pattern of white with black neck, tail and wing feathers, off-white eggs. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Lavender Ameraucana- We were excited to obtain these from Dennis Heltzel and of all of the Ameraucanas we have raised the egg comes the closest to a blue shade as we have seen. The birds are deep, rich buff with black tails. They succumb easily to coccidiosis as chicks. This assortment is not necessarily available at every hatch. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Partridge Chantecler- Still working on improvement of comb type. Birds are a soft lavender color, background and calm and relaxed in nature. They have a single comb with six well-defined points. Chicks $6.00 ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), White Cochin- verylargeand gentile. Egyptian Fayoumi- Truly a unique breed as they mature very quickly. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch). The hard work of several people has them back to good status and with the yellow legs they should have. Currently the darkest brown eggs we have. Wonderful Dumpys! Chickens For Sale Scotland | Hens for Sale | Chickenfeathers Shotts Pure Breed Hens Pure breed hens are traditional breeds much admired for their attractive appearance and distinctive markings. Interestingly enough it showed true and the crosses handled things well. Hens tend to have slate colored legs. We have maintained this breed since 2013. These came from show stock but appear on the smaller side of standards. The males are a cuckoo pattern with brilliant flame orange-red hackles, neck and wing patches. We have maintained this breed since 2013 . They are best suited for a farm in a moderate climate and where not a lot of poultry has been raised before. They should lay a white egg but do expect a few tinted eggs. Chicks $7.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Opaline Legbars- an attractive soft lavender version. Brown eggs. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), New Hampshire- A nice sized pale red orange bird which is a good dual purpose fowl and lays a nice big brown egg. Chicks $6.00 ( Maximum of 10 per hatch), and very calm. They lay large white to tinted eggs and have a single comb with six points. They tend to lay best in the Fall and Winter and once it gets warm production decreases. They lay a dark brown egg. Blue Jersey Giant- Same as the Black Jersey Giant except a nice blue color. They have a very heavy body and waddle as they walk due to their very short legs. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. Whatever you get will be a surprise!! They are calm and friendly as well. Chicks $4.00 each (15 maximum perhatch), Ameraucana (Easter Eggers)- A mixture of types and colors. Sure enough he was right and none of the Dorkings perished. The Sebright is famous for the quality of the lacing in its feathers. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Speckled Sussex- White spots on a chestnut brown background. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. Birds are very thrifty and grow fast. Occasional off-color feather shows up. Then on that horrible July day with a heat index of 133 deg. Cuckoo Scots Dumpy - We are most concerned that more flocks of this breed get established. Chicks $6.00each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Partridge Brahma- I first sa these at the Eastern Iowa Poultry Show back in the late 1980's. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. They are brown egg layers. Living here in Iowa, I have seen them lay quite well in -25 deg. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum 0f 15 per hatch. We have maintained this breed since 2010. Select your breeders to have uniform walnut combs. Chicks. ASSORTED ORPINGTONS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Orpingtons. For a Full list of chicken breeds click here There are active and good sized. - Males have more red. We have maintained this breed since 2011 . According to Dorking expert, Craig Russell, we have two lines traditional which the hens are the color of Brown Leghorns and Clays which are more of a Wheaten pattern. All are pleasant and mild mannered breeds. The breed dates back many years. We strive to select for darkest egg first, comb type second. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Blue Copper Maran - Beautiful, deep blue color with fiery orange-red neck and hackle feathers in the males. We have maintained this breed since 2004. Bearded layers of blue green eggs. We have maintained this breed since 2002. We have had these lay well in cold spells in the winter and hot spells in the summer. They are a unique and fascinating breed but unfortunately the gene pool in the US is very limited and they are in dire need of new genetic inflow. these are basically a cuckoo pattern they are a nice calm breed. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 20 per hatch), birds. Males are typical Black Breasted Red pattern. They lay a white egg and have the characteristic ofturning dark faced when they are stressed. They lay a brown egg. Ancona- Nicely spotted white on black. Ours are from a superb show strain noted for heavy production of large eggs. I hope someone that I sent them to has maintained them or they are lost. We have maintained this breed since 2000. Buckeyes had their fame and fortune early on in their creation and then steadily declined and when we first obtained them in 1990 there were just a hand full of flocks in breeders hands. White eggs. They are a typical cuckoo pattern, docile and easy to handle. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch. They were first exhibited in London in 1852. We have maintained this breed since 2000. (Example: Ducks & Geese are much larger than Bantams & Guineas and fill the box up faster.) Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Golden Lakenvelder - Same as Lakenvelder except a rich gold replaces the white feathers, white eggs. Dumpy, Chicks are strong and are easily sexed as females have much darker head and back markings than males. Chicks $7.00 ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), and very calm. They have four toes and very short legs. Largest of the Mediterraneans. Sale; Catalog; Contact; Store; View our facebook; View our instagram; View our youtube; View our twitter; We Are Available to Help. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), Black Orpington - Large, true Orpington type, solid black in color. Eventually a friendfoundfew and we are stillworkingon perfecting the colorand type. I quickly called the state poultry person and he guided me through the process of figuring it out. These are not the commercial variety called Production Reds but are the true Rhode Island Reds. This was one of the first breeds I acquired as a young child, the hens can become very pet like when you spend time with them. A very nice full sized chicken of multi- coloredspotted birds. They have a nice, true rose comb. We have maintained this breed since 2005. There are no guarantees that you will get a mixture of all the different types of poultry. For many years no one saw the value they had then the world woke up and thankfully we had maintained them for sometime and they were still around to be appreciated. All of ours are single combed with five points. Chicks $7.00 each ( Maximum of 10 per hatch). Scots Dumpy's are one of the rarest Rare Breed fowl and carry the lethal gene which in most cases causes 25% dead in shell when incubating. They are very large birds and their upright stance, long legs and neck make them look even larger than they really are. Larry shared some eggs and we now have flock and we are pleased to offer this nice sized version that appears productive and thrifty as well. They have a single comb with five points. Interestingly enough it showed true and the crosses handled things well. This breed started it all. 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