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Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. Select the vaccination add-on when ordering if you would like your chicks vaccinated. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. 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Color variety cannot be guaranteed with BBS hatches, as blue genetics produce a natural mix of blue, black, and splash offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks to first egg:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium–Large\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue blue eggs from a true Ameraucana — reserve your spot for the next hatch today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Pullet (Female)","offer_id":43373829357774,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Run (Unsexed)","offer_id":43373829423310,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cockerels (Male)","offer_id":43373829488846,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4643\/4254\/files\/bbsawlogo.png?v=1777756257"},{"product_id":"black-australorp","title":"Black Australorp - Day Old Chicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-ship\"\u003eLearn how we carefully pack and ship your chicks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1922, a Black Australorp set a world record by laying 364 eggs in 365 days. 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