Rare Heritage Breeds for your Homestead
A small, family-owned chicken hatchery nestled in the countryside of New Hampshire.
Shipping available within the U.S.
Now offering Gold Deathlayers, Lavender Orpingtons, and hardy White Egg Layer crosses. Available as chickens or hatching eggs.
The homegrown difference
We started raising chickens because we love it. There's something special about seeing chicks hatch 🐣, collecting fresh eggs in the morning, 🥚and knowing exactly what goes into your food. 🍳
The breeds we offer are ones we believe in. Gold Deathlayers for their looks and rarity. Lavender Orpingtons for their calm nature. And our white egg layers for reliable production.
Whether you're new to chickens 🐥 or already knee-deep in coop life 👩🏻🌾, we're here to help with healthy birds and honest answers. We're NPIP-certified (12-288) and take care to raise strong, dependable stock you can trust. 🐔
Chick & Egg Reservations Now Available
Our flocks lay and hatch on a natural rhythm, in small seasonal batches. Reserve early and we’ll be in touch when your birds are ready to join your flock. Each hatch is a little different, and reserving ahead helps us set aside just the right ones for you.
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Price: $25 per chick
Minimum Order: 3 chicks for pickup, 10 for shipping
(Mix and match breeds to meet the minimum)Gold Deathlayers are an alert, active heritage breed with a strong survival instinct. While not overly cuddly, they’re hardy, independent birds that lay reliably over a long lifespan. A favorite for keepers who value rare breeds with purpose and presence.
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Price: $8 per egg
Minimum Order: 6 eggs
(Mix and match breeds to meet the minimum)These eggs come from a rare and strikingly beautiful breed known for longevity, excellent laying, and self-sufficient temperament. Expect chicks to be active and resilient from the start.
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Price: $12 per chick
Minimum Order: 3 chicks for pickup, 10 for shipping
(Mix and match breeds to meet the minimum)Lavender Orpingtons are sweet-natured, gentle, and calm. They’re excellent with children and other flock members, making them a top pick for beginner keepers or anyone wanting a friendly presence in the coop.
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Price: $4 per egg
Minimum Order: 6 eggs
(Mix and match breeds to meet the minimum)These fertile eggs come from a calm, docile flock that’s well-suited to family farms and peaceful backyard environments. Chicks tend to be mellow and easy to handle as they grow.
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Price: $8 per chick
Minimum Order: 3 chicks for pickup, 10 for shipping
(Mix and match breeds to meet the minimum)These crosses are high-output, low-maintenance layers bred for efficiency and hardiness. While not ornamental, they’re dependable, easygoing birds perfect for practical backyard setups or anyone focused on egg production.
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Price: $2 per egg
Minimum Order: 6 eggs
(Mix and match breeds to meet the minimum)Collected from hardy, efficient production hens, these eggs hatch into strong, productive birds that thrive in a variety of climates. A great choice for steady white eggs and minimal fuss.
FAQs
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To keep our chicks safe, warm, and thriving, we have different minimums depending on how your order is fulfilled:
Local Pickup (Barrington, NH): Minimum of 3 chicks
Shipped Orders: Minimum of 10 chicks
Chicks are social animals and rely on each other for warmth and comfort in their earliest days. They’re not yet able to regulate their own body temperature, so being part of a group helps reduce stress and supports healthy development.
For pickup orders, fewer than 3 isn't recommended—they need that group support to settle in well once you bring them home.
For shipping, 10 is the minimum needed to keep the group warm and stable during transit. Sending fewer puts the entire box at risk of chilling, injury, or loss.
You're welcome to mix and match breeds to meet the minimum. They’ll still huddle for warmth and bond like a single flock!
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You'll want to have a brooder ready before your chicks arrive. A brooder is a warm, draft-free space where they can eat, sleep, and stay safe. It can be something as simple as a large cardboard box, a storage bin, or a kiddie pool lined with bedding — anything that holds warmth and keeps them contained.
You'll also need a heat source like a heat plate or lamp, chick starter feed, bedding, a waterer, and a feeder. The setup should stay clean, dry, and away from pets or young kids.
If you're not sure what to use, please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance!
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“Straight run” (also called “unsexed”) means the chicks haven’t been sorted by gender. They’re too young to tell if they’ll grow up to be hens or roosters.
Because we hatch naturally and don’t use industrial sexing methods, we can’t guarantee how many males or females you’ll get. Most customers end up with a mix. It’s part of the process when raising chicks from day one. 😊
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Yes, most of our customers pick up their eggs and chicks in Barrington, NH. The exact pickup address is shared after your order is confirmed.
We also offer shipping within the United States. Chicks are sent as day-olds through USPS and packed to stay warm and safe in transit. Depending on the time of year and your location, we may suggest scheduling around weather to give them the best chance of arriving healthy.
If you're not sure whether shipping is a good fit for your order, just reach out and we’ll talk it through.
Meet the farmer
I’m AB. Growing up, I was always surrounded by animals, crops, and farming. My grandfather, who humorously called himself a "gentleman farmer" despite not always living up to the title, had a large garden, cows for milk and pleasure, and chickens roaming for eggs. He even had tractors just for fun.
At our house, we had a similar setup. We maintained a large garden, kept chickens (when they weren't taken by neighbors' dogs or coyotes), and hatched eggs in an old Styrofoam incubator each spring. We also had horses to ride, a large barn, and occasionally housed geese or pigs.
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