Chick Ordering
West Lebanon, NH
2026 Chick Days
Our poultry ordering program makes it easy to plan ahead by selecting a delivery date that works best for you. Orders are placed in advance, and birds are delivered on scheduled dates throughout the season.
All birds must be picked up at West Lebanon Feed & Supply in West Lebanon, NH.
Breed descriptions, availability, and pricing can be found below.
How to Order
To place an order, select your breed(s), quantity, and preferred delivery date using our online ordering form or by calling the store. Orders must be placed before the listed order deadline for each delivery date. A deposit may be required at the time of ordering. Once an order deadline has passed, birds are scheduled to hatch and orders are final.
Ordering Rules & Availability
We offer a wide variety of poultry so you can build a flock that fits your goals. Minimum quantities apply by category (layers, meat birds, ducks, turkeys, etc.), but you may mix and match breeds within each category. Breed availability and pricing may vary year to year. Some specialty, limited, or rare breeds may require a non-refundable deposit. Please see the store or ordering form for current details.
Sexing, Species Timing & Expectations
Most laying chicken breeds are sold as females unless otherwise noted. Some breeds, including Cornish-Rock Cross meat birds and certain limited varieties, are available as straight run only.
Sexing is performed by the hatchery and cannot be guaranteed.
Baby chicks are typically available from April through July. Turkeys, ducks, and guinea fowl are usually available in May only, though availability may vary by year.Cancellations, Deposits & No-Shows
Orders may be changed up until the listed order deadline for each delivery date. Once the deadline has passed, birds are scheduled to hatch and orders cannot be canceled.Customers are responsible for full payment and timely pickup of their birds. Birds must be picked up within 24 hours of delivery unless prior arrangements are made with WLFS. Orders not picked up within this timeframe will be considered a no-show, are non-refundable, and birds may be released to other customers.
Deposits on specialty, limited, or rare breeds are non-refundable.
Important Note About Poultry Breeds
New regulations in New Hampshire require that our store maintain certain records related to the sale of live poultry. Please see the store for the most up-to-date requirements. Please note that, while the information above provides a reasonable indication of what is available, breed varieties may vary and are subject to availability. We do everything we can to provide the breeds as specified but when it comes to live animals, there are certain factors throughout the process that are beyond our control and may affect availability without notice. For the most up-to-date information on breed selection, availability, and other requirements, please contact our store directly.
Pullet delivery details are coming soon. Fill out this form to be notified when available. Thank you for your patience! – WLFS Team
Please Note:
To ensure as many people as possible have a chance to get these popular breeds, orders are limited to 3 birds per customer, per breed. Once our allotted quantity for a breed is reached, it will no longer be available for ordering, and any additional orders will be refunded.
Order limits apply to: Silver Barnevelder, Opal Legbar, Blue Australorp, Golden Cuckoo Maran, and Polish/Crested.
Chicken - Layers
Females (4 Bird Minimum)
Standard - Barred Rock
$4.49 ea - Old fashioned black & white bird w/ top egg production. High customer rating for production. (Brown egg).
Standard - White Leghorn
$4.49 ea - Most popular Leghorn strains. Parent stock has avg. production of 278.5 eggs per year! (White egg)
Standard - Rhode Island Red
$4.49 ea - The always popular "do everything" bird. Very cold hardy. (Brown egg)
Standard - N. Hampshire Red
$4.49 ea - Hardy, fast-growing, and have a friendly yet energetic demeanor, making them prolific layers of large brown eggs.
Standard - ISA Brown
$4.49 ea - Excellent, reliable layer with a gentle, friendly temperament. (Brown egg)
Unique - Ameraucana
$5.99 ea - Birds vary in color and size. Also known as the Easter bird for the colored eggs they lay.
Unique - Buff Orpington
$5.99 ea - High quality egg producer, quiet temperament, friendly disposition. (Brown egg).
Unique - Olive Egger
$5.99 ea - Comes in virtually any and every color-a wildcard. (Green eggs, no ham)
Unique - Light Brahmas
$5.99 ea - Buff Brahmas are calm, slow-growing birds with feathered legs and produce a steady supply of medium brown eggs.
Unique - Speckled Sussex
$5.99 ea - Friendly, docile, and easy to handle. A great breed for families. (Light Brown Eggs)
Unique - Blue Laced Gold Wynadotte
$5.99 ea - BL Gold chickens are active and productive layers with a balanced growth rate and pleasant temperament.
Unique - Welsummer
$5.99 ea - Solid muted violet or blue bird with a very pet-like and friendly demeanor. (Brown eggs)
Feather-Legged Bantam (SR)
$4.99 ea - Hatchery Choice
Mini, about ¼ the size of standard breeds with unique & varied feather patterns.
Polish/Crested (SR)
$5.99 ea - Limited Qty. Available Sociable and curious, though slower to mature, and lay a modest number of white eggs.
Special - Lavender Orpington
$10.99 ea - Solid muted violet or blue bird with a very pet-like and friendly demeanor. (Brown eggs)
Special - Blue Australorp
$10.99 ea - Extremely Limited Qty. Gentle, fast-growing birds prized for their notable egg-laying capabilities, producing light brown eggs.
Rare - Silver Barnevelder
$13.99 ea - Extremely Limited Qty. Calm, cold-hardy breed with consistent laying and beautiful feather patterning.
Rare - Opal Legbar
$13.99 ea - Extremely Limited Qty. Active and curious with good laying ability and a friendly disposition. (Blue egg)
Rare - Golden Cuckoo
$13.99 ea - Extremely Limited Qty. Hardy, adaptable breed with a calm temperament and steady egg production. (Brown egg)
Rare - Ghost Zombie
$13.99 ea - Unique, eye-catching bird with a friendly temperament and reliable laying habits. (Light brown egg)
Please Note:
To ensure as many people as possible have a chance to get these popular breeds, orders are limited to 3 birds per customer, per breed. Once our allotted quantity for a breed is reached, it will no longer be available for ordering, and any additional orders will be refunded.
Order limits apply to: Silver Barnevelder, Opal Legbar, Blue Australorp, Golden Cuckoo Maran, and Polish/Crested.
Meat Birds
Straight Run Only (6 Bird Minimum)
Jumbo Cornish Rock
$3.49 ea - Tender, tasty, better flavored meat. Grows to 4 lb. market weight in just 7-8 weeks.
Rustic Ranger
$3.49 ea - Perfect for free-ranging environments. Grows 4-5 lb. in 9-11 weeks.
Turkeys
Straight Run Only (4 Bird Minimum)
Broad-Breast Bronze
$12.99 ea - Great free range bird with good growth rates & body confirmation and feed conversion.
Broad-Breast White
$10.99 ea - Fast growth birds can exceed 18 lbs in 14 weeks & could exceed 28lbs in 20 weeks!
Ducks & Geese
Straight Run Only (3 Bird Minimum)
Magpie
$8.99 ea - Magpie ducks are friendly, hardy birds that grow quickly and are moderate egg layers.
Cayuga
$8.99 ea - Known for their black feathers with a green sheen. A cold hardy breed that is docile and easy to handle.
Runners
$8.99 ea - Long and sleek bodies that stand upright. Very prolific egg layers.
Blue Swedish
$8.99 ea - Blue Swedish ducks are hardy, calm birds known for their blue-gray plumage and reliable egg laying.
Asst. Geese
$14.99 ea - (Hatchery Choice) Highly intelligent and inquisitive. Become more docile with human interaction. Great flock protectors.
French Guinea Fowl
Straight Run Only (4 Bird Minimum)
French Guinea Fowl
$6.99 ea - Great "watch dog" for your existing flock, very vocal birds, wonderful at tick control & prevention.