Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 11, Range Sussex- Not a true breed but we offer these for those who want an active and somewhat hardy chicken that has the best of both worlds. Long known in France for their table qualities. They have a small walnut comb. (, lay a white egg and have the characteristic of, dark faced when they are stressed. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. Interestingly enough it showed true and the crosses handled things well. Do best when raised by themselves. We have maintained this breed since 1990. They are superb foragers with a most pleasant temperament. Birds are vigorous and thrifty Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Rhode Island Red- Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. Available from April 4 through October 17. There are active and good sized. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Black Ameraucana- We were fortunate to obtain two different blood lines from show quality stock. Chicks $8.00 each. While our strain is not nearly as tall as some seen today they do have an upright stance and are a very firm fleshed husky bird. They should lay a white egg but do expect a few tinted eggs. Their history is very old. 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 have maintained this breed since 2010. I was saddened to learn he had cut back to nearly a handful of breeds, this not one of them. Brown eggs. Feather legged. They lay light brown eggs. They tend to lay best in the Fall and Winter and once it gets warm production decreases. They have incredible disease tolerance, are thrifty, great foragers and a beautiful deep purple black over all body tissue that has blood flowing in it. They are superb layers, but fertility rate can be very low at times. I see many White Rocks at the fairs I judge and none ever seem to have a decent size. They do well on foraging and are pretty good about being a free ranger that comes home at night to roost. Muffed Old English Game- A colorful mix of muffed (bearded) Old English Game Fowl. 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. We reserve the right to fill in with a few pure breeds (if we have them) to fill this assortment. The names themselves conjure up a charming picture. Brown egg layers. Remember postage is included in the price for poultry. 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. Their history is very old. The last straw that pushed me to redo all of my buildings. The reason I caught them this year was the few days before Christmas with -14 F air temps and 40 mph winds and snow they left their tree branches 15 feet off the ground and I cornered them in the dark in a building. 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. White skin and legs. They lay fewer eggs during the winter. Cuckoo color pattern (grey and white barring). Baby chicks for sale each week. Females are neatly penciled. Chicks $8.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch. First came to America in 1835. It is on my phone and I can use voice to text and answer much easier. As chicks they tend to get picked on fortheir large feathered feet. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 25, Rose Comb Rhode Island Red - Deep red in color with rich yellow legs. Chicks $5.00 each ( maximum of 25 per hatch), ASSORTED MARANS- This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under Marans. Chick color will range from a warm cocoa brown to black to an occasional mottled one. There is no definitive coloring for the Scots Dumpy. We strive to select for darkest egg first, comb type second. Shop Ornamental Chickens Stromberg's Perfect Flock | Live Poultry, Eggs, and Supplies - Shipping In 24-48 Hours! Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 25 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Black Java- Medium sized black fowl, excellent layers of pale brown eggs. Can anybody here have dumpy eggs available? (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) We have maintained this breed since 2005 . Living here in Iowa, I have seen them lay quite well in -25 deg. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 20 per hatch), Silver Penciled Hamburg - Very old Dutch breed that was admitted to the APA Standard in 1874. Superb layers of large white eggs. 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. Chicks $4.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JULY 25. Females are somewhat variable with light orange-yellow neck and some orange feathers. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Golden Kraienkoppe- Golden version of this foraging breed. The availability of this is sporadic and would only be available on the weeks when I dont have time to keep any extras for further study. I obtained these with some regular Barnevelders who claimed he got them from Europe via Canada. Adults resemble chunky, low to the ground Brown Leghorns. We have maintained this breed since 2000. We continue to work on breeding for productivity, vigor and ability to forage. with out the cost of the birds. When I was 10 I saw them listed for the first time on long time poultry expert Thane Earle's list (he maintained over 200 breeds) but that was 1971 and he got $2.00 a chick and I made a $1.00 per day per lawn that I took care of. Birds are very thrifty and grow fast. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Empordanesa- White Minorca-like chicken with a unique single comb that has almost a crown at the back side. 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. Therefore, if you place an order for these, please be as flexible on shipping dates as possible. Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum 15 per hatch), ASSORTED GIANTS:This assortment may be made up from any of the 3 Giants varieties. We cannot maintain things in isolation and germ free environments and be sustainable in the future. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) CHICKS $7.00 EACH. They have an unusual comb - - - single in the front with multiple lobes at the rear. When I, and type. They are gorgeous and good layers of medium sized eggs. Long known in France for their table qualities. Chicks $5.00each (Maximum of 5 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), Thrifty and colorful with dark black bodies and nice white crests. Ours lay mixof tan and pale green eggs. Females will vary from silvery to golden straw with varying chest colors. All of ours are single comb with six points. Leg color varies from slate blue to off white. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Speckled Sussex- White spots on a chestnut brown background. We have maintained this breed since 2021. We maintain a large number of full size chicken breeds. Very colorful shade of soft pastel lavender. So cute! They have a medium sized single comb with five points. Hens are productive layers. These are an established German breed from at least 1860. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 2009. All are pleasant and mild mannered breeds. Select your breeders to have uniform walnut combs. When we first got these we knew of only 2 remaining breeders in the US. The roosters lets just say were a bit aggressive. Tall in size, similar to a Shamo, with muffs and a unique head. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch). Chicks $6.00 each ( maximum 0f 15 per hatch. We have maintained this breed since 2000 then lost them and now have a fresh start. Remember you do get long legged birds out of a short legged mating so you have to cull some off spring. They are good on both small-scale and large-scale farms. Many of the crests will be a deeper shade of blue, but not necessarily black. Golden Erminettes- Ron was working on a golden version of the Erminette and when I saw Ron's flock in 2010 with my passion for buff colored poultry I wanted to bring them all home, but Ron being a perfectionist felt they were not yet ready to distribute. Therefore, if you place an order for these, please be as flexible on shipping dates as possible. I have found over the years they are very susceptible to many poultry ailments with almost no tolerance or resistance. Dumpy, Birds are a soft lavender color, background and calm and relaxed in nature. We have maintained this breed since 2020.UNAVAILABLE IN 2023, Cuckoo Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. Please remember these grow very slowly. They are friendly, easily handled birds which love to free range and forage for food but can also be kept in runs quite happily. A graceful, hardy breed from Andalusia, Spain.We have maintained this breed since 1999. They are very attractive. I frequently refer to the 1980's and early 1990's as the Dark Age when there was near zero interest in true breeding poultry as the public had been bitten with the fast growing white broiler and sex-link layer craze. There are some unique genes here where a lot of off types can be seen. A broad grouping of birds that tended to have been developed (or selected for) in the Orient. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch). Chicks $6.00 each (, Welsummer - Named after the village of Welsum in Holland. F with ease. Sure enough he was right and none of the Dorkings perished. The first breed we had on the farm and a band of raccoons in June 2020 almost wiped them out. The absence of the tail makes it a challenge to get fertile eggs. We have kept a totally closed flock since obtaining these from Mrs. Miller in 1995. Starting at $ 2.90 each. Good sumer layers and hens make great pets for children. Crested fowl are mentioned in historical writings from the 1500s. Chicks $10.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Black Penedescenca- Black Minorca-like chicken with a unique single comb that has almost a crown at the back side. $5.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 16, BlackCochin- verylargeand gentile. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 25 per hatch), Barred Holland- A barred medium sized breed, not as big as Barred Rocks, good layers of a white or tinted egg. We have maintained this breed since 2005. Very attractive stocky built birds. They do not have yellow legs. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Silver Grey Dorking - hens are a soft grey with salmon chests, males have silver hackle feathers. These are not as large as the blacks. They lay a dark brown egg. They lay large white to tinted eggs and have a single comb with six points. We have maintained this breed since 2011. They all have a v-shaped comb. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 15per hatch), Dark Brown Leghorn - A very nice sized colored and sized leghorn. We have maintained this breed since 2013. When we first got these there were no other known breeding flocks other than the one we obtained. Historical and archaeological evidence suggests that they existed 700 years ago. The Scots Dumpy is a wonderful sitter and is an ideal mother. Black Leghorn - Solid black leghorn with excellent egg-laying ability, white eggs. They have a single comb with six well-defined points. When Ron's neighbor Josh got the flocks after Ron passed on we were able to salvage a few Golden version birds and are still working with them. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. Males are somewhat tri-toned with red, brown and black. The last straw that pushed me to redo all of my buildings. Most famous for the deep, dark brown eggs. We continue to work on breeding for productivity, vigor and ability to forage. They lay a very pale brown egg. In the early 20th century they were known by many different names such as Creepies, Bakies and Daidies. I hope someone that I sent them to has maintained them or they are lost. They would do better in a free-range situation. Our Black Ameraucanas and Blue Ameraucanas are both selected for the APA Standard. Freedom Ranger Chickens. A group of breeds classified together based upon their European origins. Average Rating: Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Jubilee Orpington- Large blocky birds that are speckled and resemble a fat Speckled Sussex. It is characterised by very short legs, so short that the body is a few centimetres from the ground; as in other breeds of creeper chicken, this chondrodystrophy is caused by a recessive lethal allele. I was pleasantly surprised to see none dead even though there were massive losses in adjoining pens. Black Red Dorking - Still not perfected but a stocky color version to the breed. In those days there were large flocks, but now their numbers are low but thanks to a few individuals are increasing again. This assortment can have anything from our projects (including also the occasional mis-marked egg or oddity). Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 30, Buff Wyandotte- Gorgeous solid buff colored birds of good size and excellent growth rate. Chicks $7.00 each ( maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Red Dorking - Rose comb version of Red Dorking. Not white but light brown. Chicks $8.00 each ( Maximum of 15 per hatch), Wheaten Maran - Typical wheaten color pattern. I was first pleasantly surprised in the Winter when they handled -25 deg. They are superb layers of small to medium sized off-white eggs. We select for winter hardiness, egg size and productivity. True biology would indicate that is a recipe for disaster to not allow things to grow stronger through the challenges of the real world. 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. Chicks $6.00 each ( Maximum of 5 per hatch), Light Brahma- Large stocky birds with the columbian pattern of black and neck and tailfeathers. Some are darker than others. We have maintained this breed since 2000. They like their other colored counterparts are active thrifty and like to go feral when given a chance. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. They lay tinted colored eggs. Chicks $4.00 each (15 maximum perhatch)SOLD OUT THOUGH JUNE 27, ASSORTED AMERICANS:This assortment may be made up from any of the breeds listed under American, Chantecler, Giants or Wyandottes. We maintained this breed from1999 until May of 2020 when the last ones were destroyed by raccoons. They are hardy and do surprisingly well considering their less than natural body type; possibly owing still to their ancient landrace origins. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) We have maintained this breed since 2005 . UNAVAILABLE IN 2023 working on selection. This is really not a breed but a mixture of many strains our friend Colton was working with and I offer them only to those who want a nearly wild chicken that takes care of and fends for itself. 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. 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. Chicks $8.00 each ( maximum of 5 per hatch), Crevecoeurs- Solid black in color, crested, with a beard, lays white eggs. We have maintained this breed since 2011. Photo is from Craig Johnson who obtained stock from us and continues to work and improve on them.Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR 2023. Maintaining yellow legs is the biggest challenge. Color pattern is similar to a Partridge Rock, but many females lack pattern in chest area. 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. We have maintained this breed since 1995. Based on 7 Verified Reviews, - There is a mix of single and rose combs. Chicks $7.00 each (maximum of 15 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 13. When ordering this breed, you must understand this trait and not expect your chicks at a specific time. Lay a nice brown egg. They all lay white eggs. These are not the commercial variety called Production Reds but are the true Rhode Island Reds. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Sicilian Buttercup- Originated in Sicily. Color pattern of chicks and adults is similar to Brown Leghorns. We recently acquired Tom Bruning's flockwherehe has beenworkingon size and type formanyyears. They all have single combs with five points and lay a light brown egg. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 15 per hatch), Mixed Game- A colorful mix of American Game Fowl various strains. Chicks $4.00 each ( maximum of 15 per hatch), ASSORTED ORPINGTONS:This assortment may be made up from any of the varieties of Orpingtons. (maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT THROUGH JUNE 27, Swedish Orust-colorful andspunky chicken. The chicks grow well and mature quickly. Eggs tend to run on the small side. We are still trying to work with them to refine color and conformation. I was fascinated by a picture I saw of them in 1980 and have struggled with them since I found the first ones in 1990. In fact sometimes they are so mellow other breeds beat them up as they reach teen age years. . We have.maintained this breed since 2007. They are fairly docile and lay a medium dark brown egg. They have a single comb with five or more points. It pays to handle them as with all hens, to check for health issues and keep them tame. Cuckoo Scots Dumpy - We are most concerned that more flocks of this breed get established. The adults can reach 7lb and are good meaty birds. 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. Chicks $7.00 each( maximum of 10 per hatch), Iowa Blue- Gray penciled pattern, pale brown eggs, medium to moderately large single comb with six points. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. We have maintained this breed since 2003.Chicks $6.00 (Maximum of 10 perhatch), Wheaten Barnevelders- over 20 years ago I aquired a group of Barnevelders of various color patterns . Females have fewer orange-red feathers. (See Glossary on Poultry Page for Blue Genetics explanation) Admitted to the APA Standard in 1874. 17 August 2013. The males will fight with one another if a strange one is introduced but they are very loyal to their owner and I have never been attacked by one. This is not a purebred collection. Unavailable in 2023 too many picked off by the local hawks and eagles. They are layers of large eggs; this is quite surprising for the size of the bird. Eggs are nice sized shaped and a good shade of medium dark brown. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Rose Comb Brown Leghorn- The only rose comb leghorn that we maintain. We have maintained this breed since 2017. They are best suited for a farm in a moderate climate and where not a lot of poultry has been raised before. We only recommend this to someone who doesnt care about breeds or breeding, but is either just wanting something for eggs or meat. Then on that horrible July day with a heat index of 133 deg. Chicks $5.00 each (maximum of 10 per hatch) SOLD OUT FOR 2023, Barred Ameraucana- A barred cuckoo pattern. Sadly we have some large cuckoo scotch dumps looking for a new , as we have run out of space. They have a small comb and lay a tinted egg. Rare in this country. We have maintained this breed since 1992. This breed has not yet been admitted to the APA Standard.We have maintained this breed since 2001. Chicks are strong and are easily sexed as females have much darker head and back markings than males. You will get a great chance to experience rare and heritage poultry without a great outlay of expense. Good sumer layers and hens make great pets for children. This breed is not as yet listed in the APA Standard. We have maintained this breed since 2017. When Ifinallyhadaplaceto house them they were no longershowingup at the show. Easytohandleand very calm. We have maintained this breed since 1995. We were forced to raise prices as feed went up over 25% in 2022, postage went up about 20%, our chick boxes about 20% and electricity to run the incubators about 15%. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 20 per hatch)SOLD OUT THROUGH MAY 16, Buff Catalana - Originally from Catalana, Spain. Please take the time to go to the main poultry page and read about our ordering requirements and other important information such as we never sell hatching eggs. 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 have a medium large single comb with five points. Sebright Varieties There are now two recognized varieties, Golden and Silver. First time chicken raisers in a place that rarely gets below zero should do fine with them. They are a calm and personable breed that does grow reasonably fast for a "real " chicken. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Welsummer - Named after the village of Welsum in Holland. Bearded layers of blue green eggs. The Farmyard Assortment can be all of one particular type of poultry. In spite of their irregular look, the Scots Dumpy chicken is a prized utility chicken of dual purpose. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Golden Spangled Hamburg- Small sized and very active , chicks are the most colorful of any we carry. Photo is from Craig Johnson who obtained stock from us and continues to work and improve on them.Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), Bielfelder- I first saw a picture of these many years ago and had them on my wish list for sometime. Egg supply is always sporadic and you must be patient and wait for them. Chicks $8.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch)SOLD OUT FOR2023. Norwegian Jaerhons are not very winter hardy and struggle with many common poultry ailments. They are white and seem to have a larger breast area than most breeds. I knew that once I got done with college and got settled I was going to get some. They have a small single comb with five points and lay a tinted egg. We have maintained this breed since 1996. They lay a nice white egg and are easier to handle than any of the Leghorns. Chicks $6.00 each (maximum of 20 per hatch), chicks $6.00 each ( maximum of 20 per hatch), Mottled Java - One of the older breeds of poultry admitted to the Standard in 1883. Egg color will vary between pale green, olive green, occasionally brown, or olive green with brown spots. Knowing Icelands moderate maritime climate and that this breed had developed there for over a thousand years, I was fearful they would not handle the extremes of Iowa weather very well. We are trying to select for the fastest growing and most productive hens, but with reasonable egg size. Egg size is respectable and the eggs are tinted in color. Egg color is a very pale tan. Lots of work to do here but for those who want a project these can get you a start. Chicks $6.00 each (Maximum of 5 per hatch), 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). Lay brown eggs. We have maintained this breed since 1992. They lay a brown egg and have a single comb. These have not yet been admitted to the APA Standard. These are not perfect yet but show the most vigor of any. There are active and good sized. Common at one time, now very difficult to find. These originated in Ohio in the early 1900s. The adults look like a mixed up Silver grey pattern some more uniform than others and some have more rusty salmon on them. 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. Chicks $5.00 each (Maximum of 10 per hatch), Speckled Sussex- White spots on a chestnut brown background. 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