Exciting New Chick Schedule for 2026 Revealed with Diverse Breeds

The wait is over for poultry enthusiasts and backyard farmers. The 2026 baby chick schedule is now available, offering a rich variety of breeds throughout the spring and summer months. Whether you are looking to expand your flock with hardy layers, unique colors, or heritage breeds, this schedule provides clear dates and quantities to help you plan your flock with confidence.

Overview of the 2026 Chick Schedule

*Note - Dates below are ship dates.

Baby chicks arrive each Thursday afternoon between 12pm - 2pm.

02/11/2026

25 – Black Australorp

25 – Salmon Favorolle

50 - Rhode Island Red 

02/18/2026

50 – Rhode Island Red

25 - Buff Orpington

25 – Barred Rock

02/25/2026

50 – Rhode Island Red

25 - Black Australorp

25 – Buff Orpington

03/04/2026

25 - Ameraucana

25 - Rhode Island Red

25 - Barred Rock

25 - Delaware

03/11/2026

25 - Ameraucana

25 - Silver Laced Wyandotte

50 - Buff Orpington

03/18/2026

50 – Rhode Island Red

25 – Barred Rock

25 - Cuckoo Maran

03/25/2026

50 - Ameraucana

25 - White Silkie

25 - White Crested Black Polish

04/01/2026

25 - Rhode Island Red

25 – Ameraucana

25 - Barred Rock

25 – Silver Laced Wyandotte

04/08/2026

25 - Ameraucana

25 - Black Australorp

25 – Buff Brahma

25 - New Hampshire Red

04/15/2026

25 - Ameraucana

25 – Light Brahma

25 - Silver Laced Wyandotte

25 - Cuckoo Maran

04/22/2026

12 - White Silkie

13 - Black Silkie

25 - White Crested Black Polish

25 – Black Australorp

25 – Rhode Island Red

04/29/2026

25 - White Turkey

25 - Bronze Turkey

05/06/2026

100 - Ameraucana

05/13/2026

50 - Rhode Island Red

25 - Barred Rock

25 - Buff Orpington

05/20/2026

25 - White Turkey

25 - Bronze Turkey

05/27/2026

25 - Welsummer

25 - Cuckoo Maran

25 - Blue Laced Red Wyandotte

25 - White Crested Black Polish

06/03/2026

25 - White Turkey

25 - Bronze Turkey

06/10/2026

50 - Ameraucana

25 - Delaware

25 - Black Australorp

25 - Buff Orpington

06/17/2026

12 - White Silkie

13 - Black Silkie

25 – Wellsummer

25 – Buff Brahma

25 – Rhode Island Red

06/24/2026

25 - Black Sex-Link

25 - Golden Sex-Link

25 - Barred Rock

25 - Light Brahma

07/01/2026

50 - Rhode Island Red

25 - White Leghorn

25 - Blue Laced Red Wyandotte

07/08/2026

100 - Ameraucana

Breed Highlights and Benefits

Rhode Island Red

A staple in many flocks, Rhode Island Reds are known for their resilience and consistent egg-laying. They appear frequently throughout the schedule, making them a reliable choice.

Ameraucana

Famous for their blue eggs, Ameraucanas add color and charm. They are scheduled multiple times, including a large hatch in May and July, ideal for those who want a standout flock.

Silkies

Silkies are prized for their fluffy plumage and gentle nature. Available in white and black varieties, they are perfect for families or those seeking ornamental birds.

Buff Orpington and Barred Rock

Both breeds are excellent layers and good foragers. Their calm demeanor makes them suitable for mixed flocks and backyard environments.

Specialty Breeds

The schedule also includes less common breeds like Cuckoo Maran, Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, and Buff Brahma, which offer unique feather patterns and colors.

See you Thursday afternoon!