Baby Chicks & Laying Hens

From “just hatched” to laying eggs for your family.

Want To Have Your Own Farm Fresh Eggs?

One of the benefits of raising your own hens is that you can choose the breed that best suits your needs. Some breeds are known for their egg-laying abilities, while others are better suited for meat production. We choose all of our baby chicks based on egg production, so you can be confident in their future laying ability.

Whether you’re looking for sweet little baby chicks to raise with your family, or hens that are just about ready to start laying eggs, we have what you are looking for!

Up to 2 weeks old – $4 

These are straight run baby chicks that are under 2 weeks old.  Since they are “straight run”, they can be either male or female as they are generally too young to confirm.

As of Fall 2024, baby chicks are available for pre-order (minimum of 5 chicks).  Please fill out the waitlist form below and we will reach out to confirm your order with payment, then we will start the 3 week incubation process.  At the time of hatching, you will have 2 weeks to schedule a visit to select and pick your chicks from the brood.  We will only hold baby chicks for 2 weeks from pre-orders.

We also plan to raise laying hens twice a year (Mar/Apr hatching and Oct/Nov hatching).

Laying Age – $20

These hens are 4-5 months old so they should start laying smaller eggs every couple of days but over time they will grow into large eggs, almost daily!

On average, hens begin to lay eggs anywhere between 4-6 months old and continue to lay eggs for over 5 years. However, their peak egg production is during their first 2 years.  So although you may notice a slowing down of egg laying around that 2 year mark, happy and healthy chickens will still produce for your family for years to come.

From experience, we’ve found that it is better for your hens to be relocated to their new homes around 4 months of age, so that by the time they start laying they are already in their permanent setup with coop, run & nesting box.  This absolutely helps prevent any bad laying habits from the start – especially if you have a particular setup that you want them to learn early.

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Fertilized Eggs for Hatching $1/egg

Don’t have a rooser yourself but want to hatch your own baby chicks? Maybe you just got an incubator and want to hatch your own flock?  At certain times of the year we may be offering fertilized hatching eggs for $1/egg (minimum 6).

If you have questions, please reach out at the bottom of this page.

Ready For Some Chicks of Your Own?

Join our waitlist below to be first in line for some baby chicks or laying hens!

Our Favorite Brown and White Egg Layers

Why we love ISA Brown Hens

On average, an ISA Brown hen lays an impressive 6 eggs per week, which translates to approximately 300 eggs per yearThese hardworking ladies consistently provide large brown eggs, making them one of the best egg layers available. So, if you’re looking for a reliable source of fresh eggs, Isa Browns are definitely cluck-worthy additions to your flock!

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Why we love California White Hens

California White hens, known for their exceptional egg-laying abilities, are true superstars in the poultry world! These lovely ladies consistently produce approximately 300 large white eggs per year. Their productivity extends for around three years, making them reliable contributors to your breakfast table. If you’re looking for a dependable source of fresh eggs, California Whites are definitely a cluck-worthy addition to your backyard flock!

California White Hens
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Note: We are in Lincoln, NE and offer chicks, hens, & hatching eggs for local pickup only; no delivery.