{"title":"Rare \u0026 Specialty Chicken Breeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant a flock that turns heads? These breeds bring unusual feathers, colorful eggs and big personalities. They are still practical backyard birds, but they are chosen for keepers who want something beyond the classic brown-egg hen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur rare and specialty breeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cream-legbar\"\u003eCream Legbar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Auto-sexing chicks, so you can tell pullets at hatch; hens lay medium blue eggs, about 180–200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bbs-ameraucana\"\u003eBBS Ameraucana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue, black and splash feathers, with medium–large blue eggs, about 150–200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/french-black-copper-maran\"\u003eFrench Black Copper Marans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Famous for some of the darkest eggs of any breed: large dark chocolate eggs, about 150–200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lavender-orpington\"\u003eLavender Orpington\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft lavender feathers and a sweet nature, with large light brown eggs, about 150–200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-laced-red-wyandotte\"\u003eBlue Laced Red Wyandotte\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany feathers laced in blue, with large brown eggs, about 200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/assorted-polish\"\u003eAssorted Polish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crested, quirky and entertaining, with medium–large white eggs, about 150–200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/salmon-faverolle\"\u003eSalmon Faverolles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bearded, gentle and quiet, with medium cream\/tinted eggs, about 180–200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/delaware\"\u003eDelaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: A heritage breed that is hard to find, with large–jumbo brown eggs, about 200 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ayam-cemani-day-old-chicks\"\u003eAyam Cemani\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black from feathers to skin, with medium cream eggs, about 80–120 a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialty breeds often lay a little less than production breeds, and some, like Polish, need extra care in wet weather because of their crests. Many keepers mix a few specialty birds into a flock of dependable layers for the best of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow ordering works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix and match any breeds to reach the 6-chick shipping minimum, and choose your hatch date at checkout. Shipped chicks are covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/live-arrival-guarantee\"\u003elive arrival guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e, and local pickup in Preston, MD has no minimum. 2027 orders open November 1, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/colored-egg-layers\"\u003ecolored egg layers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chicken-egg-color-chart\"\u003echicken egg color chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"assorted-polish","title":"Assorted Polish — 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\u003eNo breed gets more double-takes than the Polish. Their extravagant feathered crests — like a wild pom-pom on top of their head — make them the most visually distinctive birds in any flock. They're quirky, charming, and endlessly entertaining to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy backyard keepers love them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥚 \u003cstrong\u003e150–200 white eggs per year\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid production from a breed that's primarily kept for its personality and appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎩 \u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular feathered crests\u003c\/strong\u003e — each bird has a unique \"top hat\" that makes them instantly recognizable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐓 \u003cstrong\u003eFriendly and docile\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle birds that are easy to handle and great for showing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted color varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e — our assorted hatches include a mix of color patterns for a diverse, eye-catching flock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003ePopular show birds\u003c\/strong\u003e — a favorite at poultry shows for their dramatic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Assorted Polish chicks come from show-quality breeding stock in a variety of color patterns. 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. Note: Polish crests can obstruct vision — keep an eye on crest feathers as birds mature and trim if needed to prevent pecking from flockmates.\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 White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions about Polish Chickens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Polish chickens friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They're friendly, docile and easy to handle, though temperament varies by bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many eggs do Polish chickens lay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 150–200 medium-large white eggs a year, starting at around 20–24 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo their crests cause problems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir big feathered crests can block their vision as they grow. Watch for this and trim the feathers around the eyes if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get a mix of colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Assorted Polish come in a mix of plumage patterns, which makes for a fun, colorful flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/salmon-faverolle\"\u003eSalmon Faverolles\u003c\/a\u003e: another breed with a fun, fluffy look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-leghorn\"\u003eWhite Leghorn\u003c\/a\u003e: another white-egg layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most entertaining birds in the coop — reserve your Assorted Polish chicks today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Pullet (Female)","offer_id":43373835321550,"sku":null,"price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Run (Unsexed)","offer_id":43373835387086,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cockerels (Male)","offer_id":43373835452622,"sku":null,"price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4643\/4254\/files\/gold_polish3_w_logo.png?v=1777754704"},{"product_id":"bbs-ameraucana","title":"BBS Ameraucana — 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\u003eThere's nothing quite like reaching into the nest box and pulling out a sky-blue egg. 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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. This is a rare breed — availability is limited and hatches fill quickly.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions about Cream Legbars\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does auto-sexing mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMale and female Cream Legbar chicks have different down colors at hatch, so you can tell them apart from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color are Cream Legbar eggs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue. 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