Blue Laced Red Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
Blue Laced Red Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- ~200 Eggs/Year
- Large Brown Eggs
- 18–20 Weeks to Lay
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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:
- 🥚 200–240 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. Chicks are vaccinated for Marek's Disease and 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
Show-quality looks, backyard-friendly personality — reserve your hatch spot 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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