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. 

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FULFILLING ORDERS* 

• Orders are filled based on date they are received, first come first serve basis.
• 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*

• Sunshine Gardens Poultry sells their chicks as straight run, meaning they could be male or female but cannot determine at birth.  

• 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!

• We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or guarantees on the sex of any chick.

ORDER CANCELLATION POLICY:

A $20 cancellation charge will be deducted from your refunded total. Orders that are cancelled 48 hours from pickup date scheduled with us are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you have an unexpected conflict with your schedule and our pre-arranged pick-up date, you may reschedule for a new delivery/pick-up date ONE time without penalty. If you fail to meet for the second date we schedule, you may no longer reschedule with us, and we will refund your order minus a $20 surcharge