Family Friendly Flock - Female Chicks (10 Chick Bundle)
Family Friendly Flock - Female Chicks (10 Chick Bundle)
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
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Gentle Breeds, Beautiful Eggs, Backyard Ready
Starting a flock with children? Looking for calm, easygoing birds that thrive in a backyard setting?
Our Family-Friendly Flock is thoughtfully curated with breeds known for their gentle temperament, hardiness, and dependable egg production — making them ideal for families, first-time chicken keepers, and relaxed backyard environments.
This Assortment Includes (All Females):
- 3 Buff Orpington -Extremely gentle, calm, affectionate! Often considered one of the best breeds for children.
- 2 Lavender Orpington – Calm and friendly. Soft lavender-gray plumage, very striking and elegant.
- 2 Black Australorp -Quiet, docile and adaptable. Great mixed flock bird. Glossy black feathers with a green sheen.
- 2 Silver or Gold Laced Wyandotte – Calm but confident; friendly when handled regularly. Very cold hardy.
- 1 Light Brahma – Very gentle, often slow-moving and easy to handle. Large-bodied bird.
(Breed counts may vary slightly by hatch date, but all are selected for temperament and productivity.)
These breeds are perfect for first-time chicken keepers, families with children, backyard hobbyists and gardeners wanting friendly, productive layers.
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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