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Day Old Swedish Black Hen Svart Höna Chicks

We are sold out for 2024.  Preorders will open again in March 2025. 

  • Striking Appearance: Known for their elegant all-black coloration, the Bohuslän-Dal's Svarthöna (Swedish Black Hen) features black feathers, comb, wattle, beak, legs, and skin, making them a stunning addition to any coop.

  • Breed Origins and Traits:

    • Country of Origin: Sweden
    • Weight: Hens approximately 3 lbs, Cocks (roosters) about 4.5 lbs.
    • Egg Production: Lays 100-150 light brown eggs annually.
    • Egg Size: Small to medium.
    • Personality: Alert, intelligent, and somewhat aloof.
    • Broodiness: Occasionally broody.
    • Climate Tolerance: Cold hardy and somewhat heat tolerant.
  • Ready for Your Coop: Chicks are shipped at one day old, unvaccinated, directly from our carefully maintained breed flock.

  • Straight Run Sales: Chicks are sold unsexed, adding an element of surprise and anticipation as you watch your flock develop.

  • Flexible Flock Building: Minimum order of 6 chicks; mix and match with other breeds to create your ideal brood.

  • Safe and Secure Shipping: Dispatched on Tuesdays via USPS Priority Express for a flat rate of $60 to ensure timely and safe delivery, serving only U.S. addresses.

  • Bonus Chicks Possible: While not guaranteed, we often include extra chicks in shipments, aiming to delight you with a few surprises.

  • Certified and Secure: As NPIP participants under Tina Hines (participant number 31-1508), we adhere to high biosecurity standards and are avian influenza clean.

  • Interactive Customer Engagement: Although we restrict public access to ensure biosecurity, we're enthusiastic about connecting with you through photos, video chats, and answering your queries.

  • Local Pick-Up Option: For locals, we offer the convenience of picking up your chicks at a designated off-site location on the ship date

By purchasing our hatching eggs or chicks you agree to our Hatching Eggs and Chicks Terms of Service Policy.  

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