Delaware Chicks - Straight Run

Delaware Chicks – Hardy, Friendly, and Excellent Egg Layers!

Looking for a dual-purpose breed that thrives in Minnesota’s climate? Sunshine Gardens Poultry's Delaware chicks are a fantastic choice for backyard farmers who want a dependable, cold-hardy bird with excellent egg production.

Why Choose Delawares?

✔ High Egg Production: These hens lay 4-5 large brown eggs per week, averaging 200+ eggs per year.
✔ Cold-Hardy & Resilient: Delawares tolerate Minnesota’s cold winters well and are known for their strong, healthy build.
✔ Dual-Purpose Breed: Originally developed for both meat and eggs, they grow quickly and efficiently.
✔ Friendly & Easy to Handle: Known for their docile, social nature, Delawares make a great addition to family-friendly flocks.
✔ Beautiful Classic Look: With their striking white plumage with black barred neck and tail feathers, they stand out in any flock.

Additional Info: 

• Available June through October. 

*FULFILLING ORDERS* 

• Orders are filled based on date they are received, first come first serve basis. By ordering now, you will get on the waitlist and then we should be able to start fulfilling orders received, starting in April. 
  • We will typically reach out one to two weeks before your order is ready to give you ample time to set-up your brooder or incubator.
  •If you will be out of town, please leave a note (on the checkout page) of the dates that do not work for delivery, and we can schedule around those dates.
  • Please keep in mind, although Sunshine Gardens has  a wonderful, high quality breeding program, they are working with LIVING CREATURES. We can only offer what they produce and nothing more. 

*FINE PRINT*

• At Bloomington Farm & Feed, we source our chicks from Sunshine Gardens Poultry which uses professional sexing methods to determine gender. While these methods are highly accurate, they are not 100% guaranteed, meaning there is a small chance of receiving a male chick. This is called “straight run”. 
  • We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or guarantees on the sex of any chick.
  • For those wanting to ensure a flock of only hens, we recommend considering sex-linked breeds, which are feather sexable at birth.
  • By purchasing from us, you acknowledge and accept this risk as part of buying live poultry. Thank you for understanding!