Silver Laced Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
Silver Laced Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 200–240 Eggs/Year
- Large Brown Eggs
- 18–20 Weeks to Lay
🐣 Next Available · July 28 · Only 19 Remaining
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The Silver Laced Wyandotte is one of America's original show breeds — developed in the 1870s and still turning heads today. Crisp silver-white feathers edged in bold black lacing, a compact rose comb, and a calm, steady temperament make this breed a perennial favorite for both show enthusiasts and backyard keepers.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 200–240 large brown eggs per year — consistent production from a heritage breed that's built to last
- 🪶 Striking silver and black laced plumage — a bold, high-contrast look that stands out in any flock
- ❄️ Extremely cold-hardy with a rose comb — minimal frostbite risk, ideal for northern climates
- 🐓 Calm and easy to manage — docile temperament, integrates well into mixed flocks
- 🌿 Dual-purpose heritage breed — good for both eggs and the table
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Silver Laced Wyandottes are selected for correct lacing pattern, type, and temperament. Chicks are vaccinated for Marek's Disease and backed by our live arrival guarantee. Full lacing develops as birds mature — chicks will show their adult plumage over the first several months.
Weeks to first egg: 18–20 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Brown
A classic American show breed with real backyard utility — reserve your spot for the next hatch.
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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