Why do we begin selling chickens at 2 months old?
At 2 months old, pullets can go to their new home without the need for heat lamps or brooders but are still at a young enough age to bond easily with their new owners. They have most of their adult feathers in, though they still have a fair amount of growing to do; they are just shy of being half grown at this point, having to gain a bit more height and a lot more breadth. By 2 months old, we are almost always able to tell which birds are pullets (young hens) and which ones are roosters, so customers can know they are getting what they paid for. Chickens typically begin laying around 4.5 – 7 months of age and oftentimes will quit laying for awhile due to the stress that moving causes them. By getting them at this younger age, it allows the birds to be be relocated to their new environment without their laying cycle being interrupted in this way. And because the poultry have time to adjust to their new home before they ever start laying, their egg production is maximized. As mentioned, it is easier to bond with your new chickens at this point. They are younger, making them easier to handle, and they are still impressionable, making the bonding process quicker and easier than if you were getting a hen that is already producing eggs.
*** IMPORTANT: When picking up your new chickens from us, please be sure to bring a box/crate/etc. in which to transport your birds to their new home.
Hours of Operation
Saturday 9:00 to 5:00
Sunday 1:00 to 5:00
Monday-Friday after 4:30 by appointment only.
To make an appointment please call 386-208-0495 or text 352-226-9381, 352-226-9382
We work during the day and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Okeechobee Pick UP April 27, 2024
We will be bringing about 100 chickens to Paddock Farms in Okeechobee April 27th from 9:30 to 1:00. We will sell our standard breeds at 4 months old through our website (click the link to “shop”) and in addition we will bring a variety of other breeds that we have on hand at the time to sell first come first serve. If you have any questions call us a 386-208-0495 (land line) or text 352-226-9381. We look forward to seeing you there.
- Happy Heart Farms
- 6074 127th Place
- 386-208-0495
- farmerdadof5@gmail.com
- www.happyheartfarmsfl.com
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You can call or text:
352-226-9381
352-226-9382