Odiorne Chick Days 2023: Chicks are coming to Odiorne this month! We expect to receive them by the middle of March. However, we strongly advise that you call the store prior to making a visit to confirm delivery, type of chicks and the number available.

Breeds You Can EGGS-Pect to See:

Blue Star chickens are a cross between a Blue Andalusian and a Barred Rock. They lay on average 240 large brown eggs annually.

Rhode Island Reds are a dual-purpose breed who are the state bird of Rhode Island. They lay an average of 260 large brown eggs per year.

Barred Rocks are friendly, sweet, and docile birds.They lay extra-large brown eggs at an average rate of 240 per year.

Black Australorps are one of the best heavy breeds of chickens. They are of Australian descent, famous for laying more than 260 large brown eggs per year.

Silver Laced Wyandotte is and ideal breed if you’re looking for a solid yet docile chicken that lays nicely. They lay around 208 large brown eggs per year.

Easter Eggers can vary wildly in appearance since they are produced when crossing an Araucana or Ameraucana chicken with any other breed of chicken that usually lays brown eggs. They are known for their beautiful blue and green-colored eggs, which they normally lay around 160 per year.

Dominiques are said to be America’s oldest chicken breed. They lay an average of 156 large brown eggs annually.

Blue Cuckoo Marans are a rare and beautiful breed. The lay 200 large dark brown eggs annually.

Set Yourself Up for Success:

Are you set up for a successful chicken coop? We carry all the chicken supplies you need to raise a healthy flock! For example, we have Heat lamps, waterers, feeders, and pen wiring available. We can get your flock off to a great start! From starter feeds to layer feeds, Odiorne Feed & Ranch Supply has you covered with poultry feeds and supplies including starter feeds and laying feeds for your flock. We have the latest mealworm treats, blocks, and supplements for your chickens.

Unsure what to feed your new chicks? Check out this handy chart:

If Organic is your preference, we suggest Purina Organic Starter-Grower. It contains the optimal combination of all the required nutrients chicks need to grow and develop into happy, healthy hens – no need to supplement.

If you’d prefer the traditional route and your chicks are already vaccinated, go with Purina Start & Grow Non-Medicated. If they are not vaccinated, or you are uncertain, go with Purina Start & Grow Medicated. Both Start & Grow feeds contain optimum nutrition for raising laying chicks from hatch to laying age (18-20 weeks). The medicated is formulated with prebiotics, and probiotics to support optimum digestive health and immune function.

What do You Need to Know About Raising Chicks?

Bringing home your baby chicks is an exciting milestone in raising backyard chickens. The three key essentials for raising baby chicks: Warm, water and feed. Start chicks strong by providing a complete chick starter feed from day 1 through week 18.

For those of us welcoming new chicks how can we give them a solid start? We cover that in depth on our blog post titled “Everything you Need to Know about Raising Baby Chicks” found here.

For questions about Odiorne Chick Days 2023 or anything else, please feel free to visit us, give us a call at  (830) 868-4579. We are open Mon – Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.