Last Call Ya'll! We still have some chicks! Last Chance for this season.

 ONE WEEK OLD

Golden Comet

New Hampshire

Black Austalorp

NEW CHICKS

Buff Orphington

Barred Rock

Ameraucana

All Pullets $4.00 each

While they last!

Chick Season 2021 at Woodville Ace will wrap up next week

 Our brooder is full of chicks!

This week we have both Silver and Gold laced Wyandottes

In the brooder today we have:

2 weeld old

Black Sexlinks

Partridge Rock

Gold laced wyandotte

1 week old

Rhode Island Red

Ameraucana

Barred Rock

1 day old

Silver laced Wyandotte

New Hampshire

Golden Comet

Light Brahma

Black Austalorps

Eggs of a different color!

 

When we buy our baby chicks we are all excited with the fuzzy little babies and how needy they are to brood, clean and care for. Weeks later we turn our teenagers out into the coop, all gangling with feathers every which way, and hope nothing eats them. But when our young full grown hens start laying eggs, it is a day to Celibate! Success! 

What color of eggs do you want? 

Each breed of chicken is unique to it's egg color. You have the most common Brown Egg and White Egg from common or production hens. But in the back yard flock you can have a basket full of color every day!

I have people tell me they can taste the difference, in the different color of eggs. I honestly can say, I have never been able to tell one from another. BUT I can tell you if they are store bought eggs!

This week in our Brooder we have those Chicks!

Cuckoo Maran: Dark Brown Egg

Brown Leghorn: White Egg

Ameraucana: Green to Blue

Olive Eggers: Shades of Green from dark to light

Cream Legbar: mostly Baby Blue, but can also be light green/blue

Everything else in our brooder this week lays brown eggs.  

FACT: Once a chicken lays a certain color egg (brown, green or blue) it always lays that color egg. 

Our Chick season is winding down but we still have lots of chicks to choose from

We have 12 different breeds of chicks in our brooder today and more coming in this week. The ONE WEEK OLD, soon  to be two weeks old:

Columbian Rock Cross    Barnevelder

Black Jersey Giant   Red Cross

Brown Leghorn            Barred Rock            Silver Wyandotte       

From last weeks order: 

Black Austalorp            Ameraucana            Light Brahama

Black Laced Red Wyandotte    Cuckoo Maran  

 

LOTS OF CHICKS TO CHOOSE FROM

Our brooder is full and more coming in this week. 

In the Brooder today we have Red Cross, Golden Comets, Silver Wyandottes, Rhode Island Red, Buff Orphingtons, Barred Rocks, Jersey Giants, and Brown Leghorns.All pullets for $4.00.

My favorites are the Barneveldars, pullets for $4.75 and beautiful Colombian Rock Cross, Pullets for $4.00.

   

Red Orphingtons this week

Red Orpington

This is the bird you want in your flock if you’re a beginner. Orpingtons are known for their sweet-tempered, docile nature. They’re a sizable and curvy bird with loose, fluffy feathering which makes them seem even larger. Red Orpingtons are a solid rust color. Orpingtons tend to be very friendly and have a pet-like demeanor. They are a productive layer of medium-large brown eggs.

I'm always amazed at the different colors of Orphingtons. Such a sweet friendly bird that lays lots of eggs and makes the perfect addition to your backyard flock. I love their fluff soft feathers and look at these REDS!

 

MORE DUCKS...

 The phone keeps ringing, "When are you getting more ducks?"

April 7th we have another 50 White Pekin ducks coming in. Please come in or call Anice to pre-pay your order to assure you get your ducks. They are Straight Run $8.00 each.

Lavender Orphington: Our Uniquely Rare Bird this week!

 

Meet the Lavender Orphington,

They are a large fluffy, friendly hen – have a profusion of feathers which makes them seem much larger than they actually are.
They are known to be curious, docile, cuddly and quite smart, which makes them adorable!

As they are so calm and quiet they are often lower in the pecking order than the more assertive ladies of your flock. They do get picked on by other hens, so be aware of this and deal with it as needed.
They are said to be good foragers although they are more likely to hang out near the feeders – being a bit on the lazy side.

As with all Orpingtons the Lavender should appear as a heavy, broad bodied bird standing low to the ground. The back should be short and curvy. The tail is a bit on the short side. Although they are a large bird it is quite compact in its physique. A mature rooster will weigh in around 10lb with a mature hen weighing 8lb or so.

If you’re a free-range fanatic and love to let your birds roam free the lavender sits in the middle of the pack. They love to forage, and won’t go hungry when they have plenty of vegetation, bugs, and grubs to devour. But they are a tad clueless when it comes to keeping an eye out for predators.
Lavenders are extremely friendly, in most cases, and will choose to spend time near you while you are out doing the chores. If you’re looking for a friendly companion free-ranger, the Lavender is a great choice (especially because the roosters do not tend to be aggressive).

As with most Orpingtons, they are a fairly steady layer. They should produce around 170-200 light brown, medium sized eggs per year.

Since Orpingtons are known to be broody, you can expect them to go broody about once a year. They make wonderful mothers, so if you have any eggs that need hatching, slip them under your Orpington!

High temperatures and heat can be a problem for Orpingtons because of their dense feathering. They need shade, cool water and dust bath areas readily available to help cool them down. Another problem with excessive sunlight is that it will make the Lavender color fade a little into tan/yellow overtones in mature birds.

The Lavender Orphingtons coming in this week are pullets, $12.00 each. Call or come in to Pre-Pay for your chicks to assure you will get them, they will be put on hold for you for 24 hours. We ordered extra because these birds are very popular. Order should come in on Thursday. 

We also have our rare chicks ($4.75) Barnvelders and Speckled Sussex

MORE Straight Runs on the way!

 Yay! Mt. Healthy just came through with another 100 straight run assorted chicks for this weeks deliver!

We do not know the breed or the sex of these babies, they are $2.00 each. Arriving Thursday (if the US post office gets them here on time)!

This week is for Turkey, Ducks and Bantams

 Mt Healthy Meat Turkeys

Bronze Turkey Tom and Hen

Artisan Gold Turkey Tom and Hen 

White Broad Breasted Turkey Tom and Hen

White Pekin Ducks

Assorted Bantam Chicks

orders usually includes some Silkies

This week there are no chicks coming in, only Turkey, Ducks and Bantams. 

Today Monday March 15, we do have some brown leghorns and a few straight run assorted chicks in store.

Next scheduled deliver of chicks will be March 25.Check out the "What's coming in?" section in this blog (left Column).

To secure your order, you can pre-pay for birds, either come into the store or call to make a pre-paid Special Order.

Our Uniquely Rare bird this week The Chocolate Orphington

 

Chocolate Orpingtons are such dark brown they almost appear black. Orpingtons tend to be very friendly and have a pet-like demeanor, they are a productive layer of medium-large brown eggs. Chocolate Orpingtons, just like any other color, are curvy birds that often go broody. Our Chocolate Orpingtons are smaller than the standard size, often called ‘Fun-Sized’.

The deep, rich beautiful color of the Chocolate Orpington is a must for your new flock! These gorgeous, birds stand out among all the birds making them an eye catcher to any poultry enthusiast. 

 Chocolate Orpingtons are fair egg layers, laying between 120-150 eggs per year and hens are often known to go broody. 

PLEASE READ!

All our Uniquely Rare chicks this year are pullets. We only order 10 chicks at a time. The hatchery has sold out most of their rare birds already. 

If you want these chicks please call and pre-pay to lock them in. They are $12.00 each.

Chicks, chicks and more chicks!!!

 We had an unexpected deliver of 100 additional chicks today!

More Rhode Island Reds, More Ameraucana, and 25 Barred Rocks!

The brooder is full, Spring weather is here and we have all your chicken supplies and feeds.

MORE...Chicks, Ducks, Turkeys, Guineas have been ordered!

 

Check the "What's Coming in?" in the left column of this blog, drop down menu. Orders for chicks have been place through the end of the season, May 26th. We will order more Ducks, Turkeys, Guineas and some Geese, as they become available later in the spring, we are just getting started.

Hatch dates are on Wednesday, but delivery dates are scheduled for Thursday for your one day old birds. Please keep in mind these birds come in the mail, so sometimes delays happen.

We have Common Layers, Rare Chicks, and Uniquely Rare chicks this year, these are all pullets. If you see birds you want, it's advised to pre-pay orders so you get the the birds you want. Come into the store and order or call Anice to order over the phone.

This week (Feb 10th) we have another 100 Assorted Straight Run chicks coming in for $2.00 each, we do not know the breed or sex of these chicks. 

we also received Rhode Island Red, White Leghorn, Golden Comet and Ameraucana.

BABY CHICKS ARE HERE!!!

Yesterday (Jan 27th) we received our first batch of chicks for the 2021 Chick Season!

Come in and see our selection. We have a tub of Straight Run Assorted chicks for $2.00 each. We do not know what breeds or what sex these chicks are. 

In our Brooder we have, Ameraucana, Golden Comet, Buff Orphington and Rhode Island Red, these are Pullets (%95 female) for $4.00 each. 

Check out the drop down list on the left side of this blog for "What is coming in?", more chicks will be ordered soon so keep checking this list for your favorite chicks coming in between now and the end of May.

You can Pre-Pay for your chicks by either calling Anice at 850-421-9000, or coming in and paying for them. You will be called as soon as chicks arrive at Woodville Ace, we only hold Pre-Paid chicks for 24 hours after they arrive. 

STARTING OFF RIGHT WITH BABY CHICKS

 

Are you a new chick owner? This is for you.   Chicks thrive in ideal conditions, so consider these tips for getting started: Please keep chicks inside or in an enclosed area to protect against predators.

• Heat: Suspend a warm bulb about a foot above the brooder floor for warmth – and have a second bulb on hand in case one burns out. Keep temps in the brooder about 90-95 degrees F for the first week, decreasing about 5 degrees per week. Raise the light as chicks grow. Be sure chicks can move away from the light if they become too warm.
• Environment: Be sure your brooder is big enough so your chicks can move about comfortably. Keep it out of drafts. Stock tanks, plastic tubs and homemade brooders are a few good options. Do not allow the brooder to become wet or damp. Use wire mesh or light grating to cover top to prevent pets or children from getting in and keep chicks from getting out. Never close up the top, they need ventilation and fresh air.
• Bedding: Pine wood shavings are ideal, large flake is best. Avoid straw, hay and newspaper as these become slippery for chicks and trap moisture. Clean bedding daily.
• Water: Be sure clean, fresh water is always available. Dip chick beaks into water and let them drink before introducing feed. Elevating the waterer on a wooden block a couple inches off the floor will help it stay clean and prevent bedding from contaminating it.
• Feed: Place feeder on a block of wood to elevate above the brooder floor and shavings. Have chick starter feed available 24/7. Your chicks will eat just what they need. We recommend Purina Medicated Start N Grow, this feed has an additive that prevents Coccidia. 
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• HOW TO BUILD  A BROODER AT HOME
•  HERE ARE SOME LINKS

https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2013/02/easy-diy-chick-brooder-box.html

https://morningchores.com/diy-chicken-brooders/

 

Chick Season 2021 is almost here!!

So many changes in our world since Chick Season 2020 began last January. Who knew Covid would bring on an explosion new chicken owners and families spending time home raising chicks, growing gardens and putting food on their table? In 2020 we sold as many one day old chicks, as well as, turkey,ducks,guinea, that we could get our hands on till June. We are here again this year to help you find the chicks you are looking for to make your flock experience a positive one.

Something New! 

We are starting off this season with a tub full of Straight Run Assorted Chicks, these will cost $2.00 each. Assorted Straight Run> means we DO NOT KNOW the sex and/or breed of these one day old chicks. They are selected by the hatchery and shipped to us as is. 

Common Breed pullets NOW $4.00 each. Pullets are 95% female, vent sexed at the hatchery. 

Our Hatchery, Mt.Healthy offers us a large variety of chicks, please check out their website. 

There is a list of "What is coming in?" on the left side of this blog. Please pre-pay your special order chicks to assure you get the breeds you want. Either come into the store, or call (850-421-9000) talk with Anice to place your orders. We only hold pre-paid chicks for 24 hours. You will be called as soon as your pre-paid chicks arrive. 

Mt Healthy offers some very nice Uniquely Rare Birds you will find in our listings. Added this year, Splash Jersey Giant and Golden Cuckoo Maran. Now $12.00 each, straight run only, we only order a max. of 10 chicks each order so be sure to special order these chicks.

Later in the spring we will be getting Turkeys, Ducks and Guinea. Come in and check out our chicken supplies and Purina Feeds.