Best Layer Sampler — Female Chicks (12 Chick Bundle)

NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770

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$59.99 USD

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Best Layer Sampler — 12 Chicks

Build your ideal laying flock in one order. The Best Layer Sampler brings together four of the most dependable, time-tested egg-laying breeds — 3 pullets of each — so you get consistent production, genetic diversity, and a flock that works together beautifully from day one.

What's Included

3 White Leghorn Pullets — The gold standard of egg production. Prolific layers of large white eggs, active and efficient.
3 Rhode Island Red Pullets — Hardy, adaptable, and reliable. A classic dual-purpose breed with excellent brown egg production.
3 Plymouth Barred Rock Pullets — Calm, cold-hardy, and consistent. Beautiful barred plumage with steady brown egg output year-round.
3 Black Australorp Pullets — Record-setting layers known for their gentle temperament and glossy black feathering.

Bundle Highlights

12 pullets total — all female, all proven layers
200–280+ brown and white eggs per year per hen at peak production
Breed diversity for a resilient, balanced flock
Cold-hardy breeds suited for year-round production
Ships as day-old chicks via USPS Priority Mail Express

Why a Sampler?

Different breeds peak at different times and respond differently to seasonal changes. A mixed flock means more consistent egg production across the year — and a more interesting, dynamic backyard experience.

Breed specifications

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

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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