Blue Laced Red Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
Blue Laced Red Wyandotte — Day-Old ChicksNPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- ~200 Eggs/Year
- Large Brown Eggs
- 18–20 Weeks to Lay
- Minimum 6 chicks per shipped order. Mix any breeds on the same hatch date to reach 6, or order 12 or more and the Marek’s vaccine is free.
- No small order fee. Shipping is $34.95 for 6–25 chicks by USPS Priority Mail · $49.95 for 26–50 · $59.95 for 51–100
- Live Arrival Guarantee on every shipped order
- Marek's vaccine available: free on orders of 12 or more chicks, otherwise $0.75 per chick. Check the box in your cart.
- Free local pickup in Preston, MD, no minimum
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Orders close Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern before each Tuesday hatch date. After that, that week is no longer available, so please choose another week from the dates still open.
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If you've ever wanted a chicken that looks like it belongs in an art gallery, the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte is it. Rich mahogany red feathers edged in intricate blue lacing — these birds are showstoppers in any flock, and they back up their looks with solid egg production and a calm, easy-going nature.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 Approximately 200 large brown eggs per year — reliable production from a heritage breed built to last
- 🪶 Stunning blue lacing on rich red feathers — one of the most visually striking breeds available
- ❄️ Cold-hardy with a rose comb — minimal frostbite risk, ideal for northern climates
- 🐓 Calm and docile — easy to handle, integrates well into mixed flocks
- 🌿 Dual-purpose heritage breed — good for both eggs and meat production
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are selected for correct lacing pattern, type, and temperament. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. To vaccinate your chicks, check the Marek's vaccine box in your cart. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. Note: lacing quality and color intensity develop as birds mature — chicks will not show full adult plumage until several months of age.
Weeks to first egg: 18–20 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Brown
Common questions about Blue Laced Red Wyandottes
Are Blue Laced Red Wyandottes friendly?
Yes. They're calm, docile and easy to handle.
How many eggs do they lay?
About 200 large brown eggs a year, starting at around 18–20 weeks.
When does the blue lacing show up?
Their rich red feathers develop blue lacing as they mature, so the full look comes in as they grow.
Are they cold-hardy?
Yes. Their rose combs sit close to the head, so frostbite is rarely a problem.
Pairs well with:
- Silver Laced Wyandotte: another laced Wyandotte
- Golden Laced Wyandotte: the same calm breed in gold
Show-quality looks, backyard-friendly personality — reserve your hatch spot today.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Production
Maturity
Temperament
Appearance
Adaptability
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.
Day-old chicks ship by USPS Priority Mail with live-animal handling, the same day they hatch. Most orders reach your local post office in 1–2 days; some rural areas take up to 3. Started pullets ship by USPS Priority Mail Express, as USPS requires for older birds.
LIVE CHICK SHIPPING
USPS Priority Mail:
6–25 chicks — $34.95
26–50 chicks — $49.95
51–100 chicks — $59.95
Optional Priority Mail Express at checkout: $56.95 for 6–25 chicks, $66.95 for 26–50, $76.95 for 51–100.
Shipping farther than a day's drive from Maryland, such as south of the Carolinas or west of Ohio? We recommend Priority Mail Express. Express chicks are loaded first and usually arrive sooner, but USPS does not guarantee delivery times for live animals.
Ordering more than 100 chicks? Each additional 100 chicks (or part of 100) ships in another box at $59.95, or $76.95 by Express. For example, 150 chicks ship for $119.90.
Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks • Mix & match breeds
Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event a chick doesn’t survive the trip, email us within 24 hours of delivery with a photo, and we’ll issue a refund or store credit for that chick. See our Live Arrival Guarantee.
