Pullet size at pickup- 2 months old

Our pullets—“teenager” hens, typically around 2 months old—are fully feathered and ready for your outdoor coop. We have found this age to be ideal for both you and the bird: they are young enough to bond as pets, yet old enough to thrive without special care such as heat lamps. At this age, roosters are also easily identifiable, ensuring that you bring home a true pullet and not a young cockerel.

We recommend housing new pullets in a separate enclosure for about a month before introducing them to older hens. They can go directly into an outdoor run, but please ensure it is covered (lightweight blueberry netting works well) to protect them from hawks and other predators. Always secure your coop at night due to nocturnal predator activity.

• Feed your pullets a non-medicated starter/grower crumble until they reach 4 months of age. We use Nutrena Naturewise Chick Starter Grower.
• After 4 months, transition to a layer crumble, which most hens prefer over pellets.
• Expect your pullets to begin laying between 5–6 months of age.

You may supplement their diet with:

• Crushed oyster shells for calcium around 4 months 
• Fresh kitchen fruit & vegetable scraps (avoid avocados - toxic)
• Mealworms
• Purina Flock Block, which our hens love

Favorite treats include tomatoes, lettuce, watermelon, and strawberries.

All our chicks come from an NPIP-certified hatchery that is Avian Influenza–free and Salmonella–free. They are raised from two days old with attentive care and have been vaccinated for Marek’s Disease and Coccidiosis.

For bedding, use pine shavings in the coop and nesting boxes. Avoid cedar shavings, which can cause respiratory issues, and avoid straw, which can harbor mites.

We generally have pullets available, but quantities are limited. Please pre-order if you have a specific pickup date or a preference for particular breeds.

Some of our favorite breeds to raise include:
Barred Rocks, Easter Eggers, Cream Legbars, Lavender Orpingtons, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, Speckled Sussex, Cochins, Marans, Welsummers, Olive Eggers, and Blue Laced Gold Wyandottes.

We understand that plans may change.

• Cancel anytime up to 2 weeks before pickup for a full refund minus a 3% processing fee.
• For late cancellations (14 days or fewer before pickup), you will receive a 50% refund.