Day Old HEN PICKED Chicks

A Surprise Selection of Rare & Hardy Heritage Breeds

Looking to build a flock with beautiful, hardy, and unique heritage chickens? Our HEN PICKED Chicks box includes 10 day-old chicks, randomly selected from a variety of six remarkable heritage breeds. Whether you’re drawn to cold-hardy egg layers, stunning feather patterns, or excellent foragers, this selection guarantees a diverse and exciting flock.

What Breeds Might You Receive?

Each order contains a carefully selected assortment of these six incredible breeds:

• Swedish Flower Hen – A friendly, sociable breed that lays 150-200 cream to light brown eggs per year. Cold-hardy and moderately heat tolerant. (Hens ~5 lbs, Roosters ~6 lbs)
• Hedemora – Exceptionally cold-hardy and calm, Hedemoras lay 150 creamy white to beige eggs annually, sometimes speckled. Often broody and excellent mothers. (Hens ~4 lbs, Roosters ~5 lbs)
• Swedish Black Hen (Svarthöna) – A rare, all-black breed that lays 100-150 small to medium light brown eggs per year. Intelligent, alert, and moderately heat tolerant. (Hens ~3 lbs, Roosters ~4.5 lbs)
• Shetland Hen – A small but friendly Scottish breed that lays 150-200 pale tinted to blue or green eggs per year. Cold and heat tolerant, great for free-range environments. (Hens ~2-3 lbs, Roosters ~3.5-4.5 lbs)
• Icelandic – A hardy, independent landrace breed that lays 150-180 medium-sized white to cream eggs per year. Broody, reliable mothers who thrive in free-range settings. (Hens ~3.5 lbs, Roosters ~5 lbs)
• Ölandsk Dwarf – One of the smallest heritage breeds, weighing only 1.5-2 lbs. These tiny but mighty foragers lay 100-160 small cream to tinted eggs per year and are incredibly cold-hardy.

The Joy of an Assorted Heritage Flock

Each box is a surprise selection of purebred heritage chicks—you’ll receive a diverse mix of breeds, feather colors, and personalities! Whether you get a stunning Swedish Flower Hen, a rare all-black Svarthöna, or a tiny but feisty Ölandsk Dwarf, every chick will bring something special to your growing flock.

Chick Ordering & Shipping Details

• Shipped at One Day Old – Chicks are shipped unvaccinated and ready to start their journey in their new home.
• Straight Run Only – Chicks are sold unsexed, so their genders will be a fun surprise as they grow.
• Box of 10 Chicks – Each order contains 10 randomly selected chicks, giving you a variety of heritage breeds.
• Safe, Express Shipping – Chicks ship on Tuesdays via USPS Priority Express at a flat rate of $75, ensuring they arrive quickly and safely.
• Local Pick-Up Option – Pick up your chicks in person at our designated off-site location on the advertised ship date.

Our Commitment to Quality

• Extra Chicks When Available – When possible, we include bonus chicks to make your order even more exciting!
• NPIP-Certified & A/I Clean – Our flock meets National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) standards under participant #31-1508 (Tina Hines).
• Virtual Farm Connection – While we do not offer public farm visits, we share photos, video chats, and personalized customer support to help you feel connected to your chicks’ origins.

A Fun & Unique Way to Build Your Flock!

With HEN PICKED Chicks, every order brings variety and excitement! Whether you're expanding your flock or starting fresh, this hand-selected assortment of heritage breeds will bring beauty, diversity, and personality to your backyard.

Before You Order:

We start preparing your hatch as soon as your order is confirmed. That means reserving incubator space and putting your hatch on the schedule.

If you cancel more than 3 weeks before your scheduled ship date, there’s no fee and we’ll issue a full refund.

If you cancel within 3 weeks of your scheduled ship date, a $10 non-refundable prep fee will apply. At that point, your eggs have likely already been set, and we’ve invested time and resources into your hatch.

We’re not a factory farm and every chick matters. Thanks for understanding and helping us do this the right way.

Note: This only applies to chick orders. 

Want Peace of Mind?
Track your shipment in real-time with our Eggsplorer GPS Tracker! Available as an optional add-on at checkout, this reusable tracker lets you monitor your hatching eggs or chicks from our coop to your doorstep. A $10 refundable deposit is included in the rental fee. Choose the tracker at checkout for a worry-free delivery experience!

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