Rhode Island Reds, Heritage Breed - Straight Run

Rhode Island Red Heritage Breed, Chicks – Strong, Hardy, Elegant and Excellent Layers!

Looking to add a reliable, hardy, and productive layer to your flock? Sunshine Gardens Poultry Heritage Rhode Island Red chicks are a fantastic choice for Minnesota backyard farmers and homesteaders!

Why Choose Rhode Island Reds?

✔ Consistent Egg Production: These heritage hens lay 4-5 large brown eggs per week, averaging around 200+ eggs per year.
✔ Cold-Hardy & Resilient: Perfect for Minnesota’s climate, Rhode Island Reds thrive in both hot summers and freezing winters.
✔ Heritage Breed: Unlike hatchery production Reds, our true heritage Rhode Island Reds are known for their deep red plumage, strong genetics, and longevity.
✔ Great Temperament: Active and curious, they are easy to care for and do well in free-range or coop settings.

*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