2026 Chick Season

Chicks will begin to arrive on March 12th. 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. Pre-orders are due by March 4th (with the exception of broilers and meat turkeys).

 

Breeds Available

Download the list of all available breeds and their estimated dates of arrival:

 

Educational Resources

• Brooding and Caring for Chicks (PDF)
• Poultry Health and Management for the Small Flock (PDF)
• Producing Your Own Eggs (PDF)
• Raising Broilers (PDF)
• Raising Turkeys (PDF)

Visit The Cheshire Horse Blog for even more useful information.

 

Order Options

You may order using a paper form at our Swanzey, NH store or use our convenient online form below. Order forms are due by March 14th (with the exception of broilers and meat turkeys).