Assorted Polish — Day-Old Chicks
Assorted Polish — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 150–200 Eggs/Year
- Medium–Large White Eggs
- 20–24 Weeks to Lay
🐣 Next Available · July 28 · Only 1 Remaining
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No 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.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 150–200 white eggs per year — solid production from a breed that's primarily kept for its personality and appearance
- 🎩 Spectacular feathered crests — each bird has a unique "top hat" that makes them instantly recognizable
- 🐓 Friendly and docile — gentle birds that are easy to handle and great for showing
- 🎨 Assorted color varieties — our assorted hatches include a mix of color patterns for a diverse, eye-catching flock
- 🏆 Popular show birds — a favorite at poultry shows for their dramatic appearance
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Assorted Polish chicks come from show-quality breeding stock in a variety of color patterns. Chicks are vaccinated for Marek's Disease and 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.
Weeks to first egg: 20–24 weeks
Egg size: Medium
Egg color: White
The most entertaining birds in the coop — reserve your Assorted Polish chicks today.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.
Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.
Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.
Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.
Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.
For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.
Shipping
Shipping
Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.
We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only — the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
Shipping Rates (flat rate, nationwide):
Up to 25 chicks — $57
Up to 50 chicks — $67
Up to 100 chicks — $77
Minimum order is 6 chicks for safe temperature regulation during transit.
Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks — no questions asked.
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