Assorted Polish ā Day-Old Chicks
Assorted Polish ā Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 150ā200 Eggs/Year
- MediumāLarge White Eggs
- 20ā24 Weeks to Lay
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š¦ Learn how we carefully pack and ship your chicks ā
No breed gets more double-takes than the Polish. Their extravagant feathered crests ā like a wild pom-pom on top of their head ā make them the most visually distinctive birds in any flock. They're quirky, charming, and endlessly entertaining to watch.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- š„ 150ā200 white eggs per year ā solid production from a breed that's primarily kept for its personality and appearance
- š© Spectacular feathered crests ā each bird has a unique "top hat" that makes them instantly recognizable
- š Friendly and docile ā gentle birds that are easy to handle and great for showing
- šØ Assorted color varieties ā our assorted hatches include a mix of color patterns for a diverse, eye-catching flock
- š Popular show birds ā 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 ā keep an eye on crest feathers as birds mature and trim if needed to prevent pecking from flockmates.
Weeks to first egg: 20ā24 weeks
Egg size: Medium
Egg color: White
The most entertaining birds in the coop ā reserve your Assorted Polish chicks today.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95Ā°F for the first week, reducing by 5Ā°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 ā add to water for the first 24ā48 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 ā each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only ā the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
Shipping Rates (flat rate, nationwide):
Up to 25 chicks ā $57
Up to 50 chicks ā $67
Up to 100 chicks ā $77
Minimum order is 6 chicks for safe temperature regulation during transit.
Local Pickup ā Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee Ā· 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 ā no questions asked.
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