Frequently asked questions

I received more birds than I ordered, why?

Do I need a rooster to lay eggs?

How can I hold birds without paying for them yet?

How much space do chickens need?

What are Bonus Chicks?

Should I feed my chickens medicated feed?

How much feed do chickens eat?

What is the vaccine you offer?

Do you offer Beak Trimming/Debeaking?

What is a Vitamin Stress Pack?

Can I mix and match poultry to meet order minimums?

Can I grow different types of poultry together?

Are brown eggs healthier?

Do you have a price break over 100?

How do you ship birds?

Are they mailed with food and water?

Can I show your chickens in 4-H Fairs, Breed Exhibitions, Etc?

Am I allowed to have chickens?

Why aren't my hen's laying?

What is a pullet?

What is a cockerel?

How do I stop my chickens from pecking?

How many nests do I need?

What do I need to care for baby chicks?

Do you vaccinate for coccidiosis?

Do you carry birds older than 1 day old?

What is grit, why do birds need it?

Do you offer tours?

Do you recommend I vaccinate my birds?

What's the male to female ratio in a straight run?

Why don't you ship Express/Overnight?

What if I have males in my female order?

What if I need to cancel my order?

If my chickens are vaccinated should I feed them medicated or unmedicated feed?

I'm new to chickens and don't understand these terms - can you help me?

I'm local to you, can I come and pick-up chicks one day?