Juvenile Chickens | Überchic Ranch

Various Breeds Available

Besides our conservation efforts with various birds both wild and dometicated, we also raise juvenile chickens for the backyard enthusiast. The breeds we carry are typically either excellent egg layers, meat producers, or dual purpose (meaning excellent in both egg and meat production). Residents throughout New England have the benefit of picking up their juvenile chickens for sale in Massachusetts.

Every juvenile chicken is not fed medicated grain, no antibiotics are administered, and is not confined in buildings. Our juvenile chickens are pastured, meaning they get to range. Further to note is they are also grass-fed. This is important to know because a "free-range" chicken may not necessarily be grass-fed, just as "organic" doesn't imply they are ranging / pastured and / or grass-fed. Although we hatch our own birds, we are not a hatchery! Hatcheries don't raise juvenile birds even if they sell juvenile birds through their website. They are merely brokers. So, expect very healthy birds that will produce quality eggs and meat the way nature intended it to be! It's a difference you can taste and see. That's the Überchic Ranch way!

Even though our availability changes frequently, we attempt to keep our inventory as accurate as possible. We input into our system the exact numbers of how many juvenile birds of each breed are available. If a breed is marked "Sold Out" then we do not have any available for sale at that time, but you can be placed on an Availability Reminder list, which gets emailed when a breed is once again available. Just because we may be sold out at that moment does not mean we are sold out for the year. If of course you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contactus@uberchicranch.com.

YES, WE SHIP TO ALL 50 UNITED STATES!

Can we pre-order Juvenile Chickens if it says "SOLD OUT?"

Yes, due to high demand in our quality birds, it's best to pre-order rather "sit and wait" or "hope for the best." In life, there are only 3 things that are certain — death, taxes, and cute chickies!
If it says "SOLD OUT?" does that mean you don't have any birds?

It depends. Each breeder or species also varies when it comes to when they're laying eggs. Typically, we don't have any birds during the winter season, but that isn't always the case. It's best to email us at contactus@uberchicranch.com and check our availability. Thank you.
Do you ship to all 50 United States?

Yes we do! Nooooo, Canada! Tampoco entregamos pollos a México.
Do you sell hatching eggs?

At this time, for quality control purposes, we do not sell hatching eggs for chickens, ducks, or geese. We do offer hatching eggs for some of our pheasants and quail. Please contactus@uberchicranch.com for more info.
Ah c'mon! Why don't you ship chicken eggs?

Let me just say that this is the USPS training video...
What is Autosexing?

It is a method to immediately determine whether a chick is male or female, but is not to be confused with sex-linking. For commercial purposes, females are typically preferred over males since hens produce eggs and can be later used for meat. For sexing chickens, other alternatives were being used at the time. It wasn't until Dr. Reginald Punnett of Cambridge University, a geneticist, proved his hypothesis that through genetics, chicken gender can be determined immediately upon hatching.
What is the difference between "Autosexing" and "Sex-linking?"

A sex-linked chicken, like the Black Sex-Link, is a hybrid of 2 different breeds. If you were to breed those birds, the sex-linking trait will no longer exist. However, an auto-sexed chicken, like Bielefelders and Niederrhieners, are not hybrids. You can autosex the offspring for generations after generations. So autosexed birds are true breeds since the offspring will breed true. Autosexing is still an uncommon practice in the United States since we took to sex-linking. Other parts of the world, like Europe, favor autosexing. C'mon, 'Merica! Let's add some European handling to our bold, American genes!
How do you autosex Bielefelders?

The females have a "chipmunk" pattern on their back. The ladies like to put on, what we call, "mascara" over their eyes. (It's a black stripe that goes horizontally passed their eyes). Males have a creamy-yellow spot on top of their heads, as if they are crowning themselves! They know they're champs and of royal-proportions. Males also have more of a cinnamon-colored body.
How do you autosex Niederrheiners?

Most breeders of Niederrheiners have trouble distinguishing males from females once they are hatched. Some wait for 2-3 months until the difference between pullets and cockerels become obvious. Überchic Ranch is determined to settle this once and for all. We have detected a pattern and are currently collecting data so that when we predict gender 100% of the time, we will publish our findings. Please check back again soon. Be sure to like our Facebook page, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and join our eNewsletter so that you can be one of the first to be informed!
Do Bielefelders have white earlobes?

NO! This is not a pure Bielefelder! None of the breeds used to create the Bielefelder had white earlobes. Unfortunately, there are scammers out there that are really "sellers" rather "breeders," where a breeder truly cares about the standards and performance of the breed. To learn more about how to visually tell if it's not really a Bielefelder, read this information.
Do you only sell Day Old Chicks and Ducklings?

We sell birds at various ages including, but not limited to, 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month, 6 Month, 1 Year, and 2 Year. Availability varies and typically sells out fast. That's why we suggest Pre-Ordering so that you can be one of the first in line for the following season.
Can you have chickens, gamebirds, and waterfowl all in the same pen or aviary?

This depends on the breed and species of bird. Some are "communitiy" birds; others are too aggressive and should have their own enclosure. Even though we have coummunity birds at Überchic Ranch that get along nicely, certain situations, like type of enclosures, could affect the overall psyche of your birds. If there's sunlight, a dry shelter, plenty of clean food and water, and an area to stretch their wings, the birds are typically happy and harmonious with their other feathered neighbors. However, a disease known as "blackhead" can become an issue. It's essentially a protozoan (a single-celled animal that is parasitic in nature) which could cause various health issues and even death among members of your flock. It would be best to de-worm the birds and sanitize the place frequently so that you minimize blackhead from occurring.
When will my pullets (young hens) begin to lay eggs?

I don't blame you for asking. I'm sure you're tired of store-bought eggs where "fresh" applies more to the cashier ringing your eggs than the eggs themselves! This is another great question but also depends on various factors. This is assuming they are not coming of age in the dead of winter when your snowbanks eclipse your house, or they are being scorched by 100+ degree weather to the point where they prefer to be seeing grill marks rather sun tans. All kidding aside, the weather and the amount of sunlight do play major roles in when your hens begin to lay. Assuming you have ideal weather, pullets generally become hens when they lay their first egg around 6 months. But just like humans, these girlies are fresh out of the gate. It's completely normal if they don't want to have chicks running around at 6 months. Some wait until they are 1 year old to start having "baby bumps." Seriously!
How often should I feed my birds?

Whenever someone asks me that, I think of Mary Poppins when the beggar is asking you to feed the birds — toppins a bag. Well, as far as ornamenetal waterfowl and gamebirds, these animals still have a "wild" instinct. They typically love to scavenge and forage throughout the day. Chickens...however...are porkers. They'll binge eat as long you keep shovelling food to them. Toppins? Hmph! It's all about the Benjamins with chickens! They'll eat almost anything...filet mignon, fried green tomatoes, foie gras shabu shabu, truffled gnudi — the list goes on! Italian? Mexican? Japanese? These birds love it all! Just be careful with spices. They may drop the chalupa if it's muy caliente. So if you are seriously concerned that your chickens are becoming obese, you can ration the chicken feed. Before doing so, I'd consult your veterinarian to make sure your bird is receiving too much nutrition. If not, then make sure the chicken feed is always available and clean. See how long i.e. one large feeder lasts you. If it's only 1 day, then you know you need to replenish the feeder once every day.
Is it ok to feed my birds treats?

Well what do you mean by "treats?" I mean, if all you're feeding them is their grain food then anything would be considered a treat! Look at their grain food as if you were eating cereal every day for 3 meals a day, every day. You'd go a little crazy too, right? Maybe a bit hangry? If your birds are able to get outside of their shelter, they already have a chance of eating bugs. Gamebirds especially need more protein than domesticated chickens. If you want to buy any live bugs like crickets, mealworms, nightcrawlers, your birds will love you! Green grass or other greens that are not chemically-treated are also ok. Think organic, baby! Cracked corn? Whole corn? It's just like fresh from-the-vine versus canned goods — you'll only get the maximum nutrition if it is whole and not processed. So whole corn whether it's at your grain store or in your grocery is more nutritional while cracked corn is not at all. That's cash in the trash. Do you have leftovers from your table that's been in a cryogenic state in your fridge or freezer? Bust that out and create a bird buffet! Let the rest go to compost. We also enjoy giving a proprietary blend of seeds that would be great for any of our birds. Is there room for dessert? Well...any artificial sugar is not good for the birds (or for you in large quantities for that matter). It could cause diabetes or other diseases. So stick to fruits, but drop the tiramisu. We wouldn't want their beaks to fall off. They don't have dental coverage.
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