Urban Farm Store: A great Place to Pick Up Chicks!
* Chick Season Resumes February 12th *
Chicks arrive at the store on the dates indicated on the calendar. They are sold on a first come, first served basis. Most breeds are $4.95 each and the chicks are typically 3-10 days old.
We offer pre-sales during January and early February only with a 3 chick minimum. Special orders can be made of specific breeds throughout the year with a 5 chick minimum. All pre-sale and special order chicks cost an extra dollar each.
We sell only sexed (95% Female) & vaccinated female chicks and have all the supplies you’ll need. We keep several standard breeds in stock and always have a few rare breeds on hand. We also have a limited selection of started pullets for those wishing to obtain more mature birds. See Calendar and Events page for complete future chick arrival schedule
Free chicken keeping classes are held every other Thursday at 6PM starting Feb 4th 2010 (see ‘Events and Calender’ section). Some courses co-taught with Tonya from the Portland Backyard Chicken Group! Please call (503)234-7733 for details. Please see our chick care section as well.
In spring of 2010, we will be partnering with a local farm to bring you organic, all-female chicks hatched in Portland to supplement other varieties that we will continue to get from reputable hatcheries.
Here’s a partial list of breeds we are expecting: Rhode Island Red, Barred Plymouth Rock, Black Australorp, Buff Orpington, Americauna (Easter Egger), Gold & Silver Laced Wyandotte, Barnevelder, Buckeye, Assorted Cochin, Assorted Polish Crested, Mottled Houdan, Ancona, Russian Orloff, Mottled Java, Silver & Gold Spangled Hamburgs, Delaware, California White, New Hampshire Red, Salmon Faverolle, Single Comb Brown Leghorn, Dominique, Jersey Giant, Speckled Sussex, Assorted Brahmas, Welsummer, Cuckoo Maran, Penedesenca (straight run), Buff Minorca, Iowa Blue, Sicilian Buttercup, Dorking, Naked Neck, and White Faced Black Spanish.
Some Featured Breeds:
See Calendar and Events page for chick arrival schedule
Rhode Island Red
This is the classic backyard chicken. They were developed in Rhode Island (and unimaginatively named) in the early 20th century. They are excellent layers of brown eggs. We have two of these birds at home and love them for their perky personalities and hardy constitution. See the picture to the right.
Barred Plymouth Rock
Another American classic! A Breed dating back to the early 1800’s, these girls make great laying hens and are well suited to foraging for some of their own food. Lays brown eggs. Attractive, cold hardy and productive, with a good temperament around the yard - a truly great chicken for the urban homestead.
Buff Orpington
Cute, puffy and (sometimes) even cuddly. This breed dates to the late 1800’s in England. The Orpington is becoming the most popular backyard chicken in the States. They are reliable layers of brown eggs. Because of their plumage, they are very cold tolerant. While they tolerate confinement well but will benefit from exercise.
Ameraucana
Known as the ‘Easter Egg Chicken’ this hen lays green eggs (no ham)! Actually, the eggs may range from green to blue and, rarely, plain old brown. They are a South American breed and have great personalities. We love our Ameraucana for her sweet disposition and active charm.
Golden Campine
Truly beautiful birds, the Golden Campine is an old Belgian breed. They are on the smaller side and lay white eggs. They seldom become ‘broody’ so they are consistent layers. These are active hens who appreciate the opportunity for exercise.
Gold Laced Wyandotte
Many people consider this the most beautiful chicken of them all. A fine, lace-like pattern of feathers is unlike any chicken I’d ever seen. A good layer and forager, this American breed is cold hardy and productive. Lays brown eggs.
Light Brahmas
An old breed from India, this bird has feathered feet, is a good layer, and has a docile personality. It will make a very unusual addition to your flock!
See Calendar and Events page for future chick arrival schedule