Fall Chicks Are Coming to Manning’s Feed & Seed!
There’s something special about bringing home a box of peeping baby chicks—and this fall, chick season is back at Manning’s Feed & Seed!
Our 2026 Fall Chick Drops are scheduled for October 3 and October 10 at our Milton and Pace locations, with a fun mix of colorful egg layers, dependable backyard favorites, and beautiful heritage-style breeds.
Whether you’ve raised chickens for years or you’re thinking about starting your very first flock, stop by Manning’s. We can help you choose your chicks and get everything you need to give them a healthy start.
Fall Chick Schedule
MILTON — October 3
Olive EggerPopular for their beautiful olive-to-green colored eggs. Olive Eggers are crosses developed specifically for colorful egg production, so individual birds can vary in appearance and egg shade.
Blue AustralorpA beautiful variation of the Australorp. Australorps are well known as productive layers with generally calm dispositions, making them a popular choice for backyard flocks.
Seafoam EggerA colorful-egg variety selected for eggs in shades that may range through blue-green or seafoam tones. A fun addition if building a colorful egg basket is one of your goals.
Blue Copper MaranKnown for their striking coloring and sought after for their darker brown eggs. Marans make a beautiful addition to a mixed backyard flock.
Rhode Island RedOne of the classic backyard chicken breeds. Rhode Island Reds are popular because of their dependable brown egg production, hardiness and adaptability.
Arctic Blue EggerA unique choice for anyone wanting more color in their egg basket. These birds are known for producing blue-toned eggs and can add plenty of personality and variety to a flock.
MILTON — October 10
Onyx Blue EggerA striking darker-colored bird bred with colorful egg production in mind. These are another fun choice for anyone wanting blue shades in the nesting box.
Lavender OrpingtonBeautiful soft lavender plumage combined with the qualities that make Orpingtons popular backyard birds. They are known for their large, fluffy appearance and generally gentle temperament.
Black Copper MaranOne of the breeds most associated with beautiful dark chocolate-brown eggs. Their black-and-copper plumage makes them just as attractive in the yard as their eggs are in the basket.
Blue Cuckoo MaranAnother Marans variety offering attractive feather patterns along with rich brown egg potential.
Blue Olive EggerA colorful bird bred to produce olive or green-toned eggs. Because Olive Eggers are crosses, feather coloring and exact egg shades can vary from bird to bird.
BarnevelderA beautiful heritage-style breed known for its distinctive feather pattern and brown eggs. Barnevelders are especially attractive birds for anyone wanting something a little different in the flock.
PACE — October 3
Lavender OrpingtonA fluffy, beautiful bird with soft lavender coloring and a temperament that has made Orpingtons a longtime backyard favorite.
Black Copper MaranFamous among chicken keepers for their gorgeous dark brown eggs and striking black-and-copper feathers.
PACE — October 10
Arctic Blue EggerA great option for adding blue-toned eggs and variety to your backyard flock.
Seafoam EggerSelected for beautiful blue-green or seafoam-colored eggs and perfect for chicken keepers dreaming of a colorful egg basket.
Bringing Home Chicks for the First Time?
Don’t let the list of supplies overwhelm you. We can help you get your brooder set up before your chicks ever come home.
Baby chicks need a few basics from day one:
A safe brooder: A secure, draft-free area that gives chicks enough space to move away from the heat if they become too warm.
Proper heat: Newly hatched chicks generally need a warm brooder area around 90–95°F during their first week, with the temperature gradually reduced as they grow and feather out. Watching their behavior is important, too—chicks huddled tightly under the heat are often cold, while chicks staying far away from it may be too warm.
Chick starter feed: Growing chicks have different nutritional needs than adult hens, so start them on a feed formulated specifically for chicks.
Fresh, clean water: Chicks should always have access to clean water in a chick-sized waterer that helps prevent them from climbing or falling into it.
Safe bedding: Keep their brooder clean and dry with an appropriate bedding material, and replace wet or heavily soiled areas regularly.
A chick-sized feeder and waterer: The right equipment makes feeding easier and helps keep bedding and waste out of their food and water.
And remember—those tiny chicks grow quickly! As they feather out, their space, feeder, waterer and eventually their coop setup will need to grow with them.
Everything You Need in One Stop
Our poultry section carries the supplies you need to get started, including feeders, waterers, chick feed, bedding, supplements and other poultry essentials.
If this is your first flock, tell us when you come in. The team at Manning’s can help you figure out what you actually need, how to get your brooder ready, and how to prepare for the weeks ahead.
You don’t have to know everything about raising chickens before you begin—you just need to start them with the right environment, nutrition and care.
Mark Your Calendar! 🐥
October 3 & October 10, 2026
📍 Manning’s Feed & Seed — Milton & Manning’s Feed & Seed — Pace
Come pick out a few new additions to your flock—or start the backyard flock you’ve been thinking about!
Chick breeds and quantities are subject to availability, so we recommend stopping in early for the best selection.
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