Egg Layer Birds - Day Old Chicks for Sale

Yes, the minimum chick quantity is 6

Rhode Island Reds are a famous, cold-hardy heritage breed known for consistent brown egg production and a long, healthy lifespan. Red Sex Links, on the other hand, are a specialized hybrid bred specifically to maximize egg yield. An added bonus of Red Sex Links is that their gender can be determined by their color the moment they hatch, which ensures a highly accurate sorting process for female chicks (pullets).

Both are top-tier layers! A healthy Rhode Island Red hen typically lays between 250 to 300 large brown eggs annually. Because of their hybrid vigor, Red Sex Links are prolific egg-laying machines and can easily produce 300 or more large-to-extra-large brown eggs per year under optimal farm conditions.

Generally, high-production brown egg layers like Rhode Island Reds and Red Sex Links will begin to lay their first eggs (often called "pullet eggs") around 18 to 22 weeks of age. Proper nutrition, a stress-free environment, and adequate daylight are the most important factors in keeping them on schedule.