We are so pleased to be able to offer chicks of this iconic American breed from master breeder Don Bischof (Bischof Farm). The Single Comb Rhode Island Red is a heritage breed recognizable by its deep mahogany color and long, brick-shaped body. The plumage of this breed glistens in the light like oiled mahogany, bringing this rich color to life. Don’s bantams are near-perfect replicas of their large fowl counterparts, selected for their small size, length and depth of body, and the deep, dark color so desired for the showroom. Easy to keep and handle, these birds are ideal for 4-H or FFA club work as well as serious breeders and exhibitors. Each of Don’s breeding birds is hand-selected and quantity is limited. I do not keep a waitlist and orders will generally be filled in the order they are paid, chick availability and weather permitting.
I began offering started chicks in 2019 as an alternative to adult birds after a series of USPS rate increases made shipping large birds more cost prohibitive. This is a rare opportunity to purchase started chicks from my top, cutting-edge matings from proven lines that have been handed down by generations of Master Breeders. Chicks offer an opportunity for the buyer to select from a larger number of birds for their breeding and show programs. While I can’t guarantee they’ll all be show winners – you’ll be working with my best genetics and have the same opportunity to raise a show champion from them as I do. Each shipment will include an extra chick. Groups of mixed-color chicks (breeder’s choice) are easier to fill and so may be filled sooner. Chicks are approximately three weeks at time of shipping and are straight-run. I am offering chicks in groups of 6, 8, and 12 – large quantities may be available upon request.
Chicks Rhode Island Red Bantam
I have shipped adult stock for years, and due to the increased cost of shipping began offering started chicks a couple of years ago. Chicks are straight-run – unsexed – and approximately three weeks of age at shipment. Purchasing started chicks is more economical than adult stock and less risky than hatching eggs. With chicks you have many more birds to work with for the equivalent cost of an adult bird – and because these chicks are out of our top pens you have the same opportunity to raise a champion bird from these genetics as I do here. I offer started chicks in groups of 6, 8, and 12 – and each shipment includes an extra. Larger quantities may be arranged.
Chicks are generally shipped October through May as availability and weather permit, with March through May being peak season. Fall shipments may be available in some varieties as well. As these chicks are produced in small numbers from premium stock, availability and wait time depend on how well the birds are producing. We do not keep a waitlist, so chicks are shipped in the order they are paid. Chicks are shipped within the lower 48 states via USPS Express Mail on Tuesdays, and a specific ship date will be confirmed once chicks come available. The tracking number will be communicated once the chicks have shipped, and we ask that you communicate as soon as the chicks arrive. Chicks are guaranteed to arrive alive and we include an extra in each box. Any loss as the result of shipping will be managed via the USPS insurance program and replacements will be shipped when they come available. We do not offer shipping refunds for shipments that arrive past the scheduled delivery time. This purchase is not refundable.
In preparation for receiving your chicks, we encourage you to have a clean brooder prepared. It is a good idea to contact your local post office the week of shipment to let you know that you will be receiving birds and to call you for pick up as soon as they arrive. Newly arrived chicks will benefit from electrolytes in their water.