Rhode Island Red Hatching Eggs
Rhode Island Red Hatching Eggs
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- Eggs/Year
- Eggs
- Weeks to Lay
🥚 Join the waitlist for upcoming availability
Couldn't load pickup availability
📦 Learn how we carefully pack and ship your hatching eggs →
Hatch America's favorite laying hen at home. Rhode Island Red hatching eggs come from hardy, proven breeding stock with superior laying genetics — the same breed that's been the backbone of American backyard flocks for generations.
What's included:
- 🥚 Fresh, fertile large brown eggs from high-production Rhode Island Red breeding stock
- 🪶 Superior laying genetics — selected for consistent egg output, correct deep mahogany plumage, and hardy temperament
- 📦 Carefully packed for transit — individually wrapped and cushioned to maximize hatch rates
Breed highlights:
- 250–300 large brown eggs/year at maturity — one of the top-producing heritage breeds
- Deep mahogany red plumage — bold, classic, instantly recognizable
- Extremely cold-hardy and adaptable — built for all climates
- Friendly and beginner-friendly — easy to manage, great for families
Incubation tips: Rhode Island Red eggs incubate at 99.5°F with 45–55% humidity for 21 days. Candle at day 7 and 14 to check fertility. Increase humidity to 65–70% at lockdown (day 18).
Important: Hatching eggs are a living product. Hatch rates vary based on incubator conditions, shipping handling, and natural fertility. We select only the freshest, highest-quality eggs from our breeding pens.
Hatch a proven American classic — order before the next collection date.
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.
Share
