2020 Chick Order Forms

The 2020 chick order forms are here! We’re currently accepting customer orders for live chicks. We offer the widest selection of breeds in the area, including standard and rare heritage and preservation chickens, as well as geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, laying hens, broilers, and bantams.

Chick Mom: Part IV

When our chicks and keet were just two days shy of six weeks old, we introduced them to our two older hens. Previously, the chicks were in a coop and outdoor pen while the free range older hens have fed from a Rugged Ranch Poultry Feeder attached to a pen post. This has allowed them …

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Chick Mom: Part III

Bringing Home the Babies On May 10th, I picked up my new additions at The Cheshire Horse. Before I left the farm for the store, I turned on the heat lamp in the brooder so that they would be warm and cozy upon their arrival to their new home. As advised by experienced chicken farmers …

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Chick Mom: Part II

While I currently have a small flock of chickens, I am excited to be expanding this year. Before placing my chick order, my family and I did a lot of research. Although I am the main flock keeper, the whole family is involved with caring for them. I feel as though it is important to …

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Chick Mom: Part I

Starting Down the Path of Raising a Flock I have always dreamed of having chickens, and just four short years ago I decided to make this dream a reality on a very small scale in a residential district. In speaking with our customers at The Cheshire Horse, I have quickly realized that many of us …

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Essentials for Raising Chicks, Poults, and Keets

Bringing home chicks is a very exciting time. When you have research and a proper setup on your side, it will make raising chicks an enjoyable experience. Whether you’re going to use them for backyard pets, eggs, meat, or show birds, we’ve outlined some guidelines for you to follow to ensure a successful housewarming for your new chicks.

All Cooped Up: Caring for Your Chickens in Winter Weather

Don’t let your fowl friends down in foul weather! The harsh temperatures can be tough on all of us, and chickens are no exception. Your flock relies on you to keep them warm, healthy, and entertained – no matter what the thermometer says on the outside of your coop. The Cheshire Horse has what you …

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2019 Chick Order Form

The 2019 chick order form is here! We’re currently accepting customer orders for live chicks, which will begin to arrive starting in mid-March. We offer the widest selection of breeds in the area, including standard and rare heritage and preservation chickens, as well as geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, laying hens, broilers, and bantams. Click …

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The 2018 Chick Order Forms are Here

We’re currently accepting customer orders for live chicks, which will begin to arrive starting in mid-March. We offer the widest selection of breeds in the area, including standard and rare heritage and preservation chickens, as well as geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, laying hens, broilers, and bantams. Click the button below to download the standard …

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2017 Poultry & Water Fowl Order Form

Chick season will be here before we know it! We’re currently accepting customer orders for live birds, which will begin to arrive starting in mid-March. We offer the widest selection of breeds in the area, including standard and rare heritage and preservation chickens, as well as geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, laying hens, broilers, and …

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