Join the growing number of Canadians raising their own chickens, both for eggs and for meat. Raising Chickens can be a fun and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Elgin Feeds Country Store and Thorndale Farm Supplies are your go-to stores to order day-old or ready-to-lay chickens. Listed below are some of the types we have available. You can order online by clicking the button below, or order by phone at 226-289-2403.

Upcoming Chick Days:

Please place all orders 5 weeks in advance of your scheduled delivery date

For Ready to Lay Hen dates please call us at (226) 289-2403 option 1

Call us at 226-289-2403 to ask about dates for 19-week old ready-to-lay ISA Brown Chickens

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  WHITE ROCK BROILER
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  WHITE ROCK BROILER
  Heavy meat broiler chicks

  White in colour. Fastest growing and bred for meat only. White Rocks can be butchered at a range of weights but are typically grown for 8 – 12 weeks. With the correct care, White Rocks will achieve excellent results.

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  ISA BROWN LAYER
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  ISA BROWN LAYER
  Brown egg layer

  Our most popular layer breed. Brown in colour, the pullets of this breed are excellent brown egg producers. Genetically bred for laying ability on a low feed consumption, this breed will lay approximately 92% during peak production, with good quality eggs of exceptional size. The hens will reach approximately 4 lbs. with the rooster weighing approximately 5 – 6 lbs. at maturity.

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  WHITE LEGHORN LAYER
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  WHITE LEGHORN LAYER
  White egg layer

  This small white hen is capable of laying 90% or better with an excellent feed conversion. Their eggs are white and have an excellent eggshell quality.

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  RHODE ISLAND RED
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  RHODE ISLAND RED
  Dual-purpose breed

  The female is red in colour, weighing approximately 4 ½ lbs. at maturity. The male is mostly white with black and brown wing and tail feathers. He will grow to approximately 6 ½ lbs.

  These breeds are very quiet, disease resistant and lay very large brown eggs. Considered to be dual-purpose since they can be grown for eggs or meat. For the hobbyist, who would like a variety of colour for their backyard, consider a mix of these breeds.

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  BLACK SEX LINK
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  BLACK SEX LINK
  Dual-purpose breed

  Pullets are black with red under-feathers, reaching a weight of 5 ¾ lbs. Males have a barred pattern of grey and white, similar to the Barred Rocks.

  These breeds are very quiet, disease resistant and lay very large brown eggs. Considered to be dual-purpose since they can be grown for eggs or meat. For the hobbyist, who would like a variety of colour for their backyard, consider a mix of these breeds.

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  PLYMOUTH BARRED ROCK (UNAVAILABLE)
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  PLYMOUTH BARRED ROCK (UNAVAILABLE)
  Dual-purpose breed

  An outstanding dual purpose bird. The females and males are similar in colour, with grey and white bars. Females will reach 4 – 5 lbs., while the male will reach up to 6 lbs. or better. These birds are very beautiful.

  These breeds are very quiet, disease resistant and lay very large brown eggs. Considered to be dual-purpose since they can be grown for eggs or meat. For the hobbyist, who would like a variety of colour for their backyard, consider a mix of these breeds.

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  WHITE TURKEY
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  WHITE TURKEY
  Turkey

  Offered as non-sexed ONLY. This breed will achieve exceptional size. The hens will grow to a dressed weight of 16 – 20 lbs. in 15 – 20 weeks, and the toms will grow to 23 – 33 lbs. in 15 – 20 weeks. It is possible to have a 35 – 42 lb. male with a few additional weeks of feed.

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  WHITE MUSCOVY DUCK
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  WHITE MUSCOVY DUCK
  Waterfowl

  White in colour. Widely renowned for its distinctive flavour, firm flesh and high yield after cooking. Muscovy ducks have more breast meat, smaller bones and less fat than other ducks making it an excellent meat choice. The females dress out about 4 pounds and the drakes are twice as large. For brooding, allow half a square foot per bird, gradually increasing the area to an absolute minimum of two square feet per bird. Ensure the brooding area is very warm, initially about 90 degrees F. Do not use newspaper for litter because it is too slippery for web-footed birds and may cause lameness. Provide plenty of drinking water at all times since Muscovy ducks are born thirsty and stay that way. Muscovy ducks are excellent fly catchers.

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Available April through mid-July.