Spring Flock Fest: The Ultimate Guide to Our Chick Drop Schedule 🐥

Spring is here, and our first Flock Drop was a massive success! We sold out of all the chicks within just 20 minutes. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such an exciting day. If you missed out, don’t worry! Spring Flock Fest is just getting started at Manning’s Feed & Seed.

Every Saturday in March and April, we’ll be releasing new batches of baby chicks at our Milton and Pace locations. Whether you’re looking for high-producing egg layers, friendly backyard pets, or heritage breeds, we have the perfect chicks for your flock!

Below is our updated chick release schedule, along with useful information on each breed—including their temperament, egg production, and special characteristics!

Below is our chick new release schedule, along with useful information on each breed—including their temperament, egg production, and special characteristics!

🐥 March 15, 2025 - New Additions!

📍 Pace Location:

• No chicks available this week
  

📍 Milton Location:

• Barred Rock – A reliable dual-purpose breed known for being curious, friendly, and excellent egg layers (250+ brown eggs per year).

• Olive Egger – A crossbreed designed to produce beautiful olive-green eggs, often a mix between a blue egg layer and a dark brown egg layer.

• Onyx Olive Egger – A dark-feathered variety of Olive Egger with striking black plumage and green egg production.

• Blue Australorp – A stunning variation of the Australorp with blue-gray feathers, maintaining the excellent egg-laying abilities of its black counterpart.

• Cuckoo Maran – Known for its rich, chocolate-colored eggs, Cuckoo Marans are also friendly and easy to raise.

• H.C. Polish St. Run – A fancy breed with a wild crest of feathers on their head, making them one of the most entertaining birds in any flock!

🐣 March 22, 2025 - More Egg Layers & Rare Breeds!

📍 Pace Location:

• Rhode Island Red – This classic breed is not only an egg-laying powerhouse but also hardy, disease-resistant, and low-maintenance.

• Black Australorp – These birds are docile and easy to handle, making them a great choice for beginners and families.

• Speckled Sussex – A beautiful breed with reddish-brown feathers speckled with white, laying around 250 tinted eggs per year.

• H.C. Silkie St. Run – Silkies have fluffy feathers, black skin, and a sweet personality, making them great pets or broody hens for hatching eggs.
  

📍 Milton Location:

• White Leghorn – The top producer of large white eggs, laying over 300 eggs per year, while being active and alert.

• Silver Laced Wyandotte – These birds are independent, cold-hardy, and visually stunning with their laced feather pattern.

• Production Red – A hybrid created for maximum egg production, laying around 300+ eggs annually.

• Cream Legbar – Known for their sky-blue eggs and ability to autosex, meaning you can tell male from female at hatch.

• Blue Cuckoo Maran – A rare Maran variety that lays dark brown eggs and has a unique blue-tinted feather pattern.

• H.C. Silkie St. Run – Silkies are known to be great mothers and often used to hatch other poultry eggs.
  

🐥 March 29, 2025 - More Unique Breeds!

📍 Pace Location:

• No chicks available this week

📍 Milton Location:

• Salmon Faverolle – A French breed with feathered feet, a beard, and a sweet personality, known for laying light pinkish-brown eggs.

• H.C. Brahma – One of the largest chicken breeds, Brahmas are gentle giants with feathered feet and cold-hardy features.

• H.C. Crested Chick St. Run – Fancy and ornamental, these birds stand out for their fluffy head crests.

• Rhode island Red- A top egg producer, laying 250–300 brown eggs per year, making them a backyard favorite.

• Black Australorp- Holds the world record for most eggs laid in a year (364 eggs), making them an exceptional layer.

• Buff Oppington- Often called the "golden retriever" of chickens due to their friendly and docile nature.

• Easter Egger- Lays blue, green, or pink eggs, adding a colorful variety to any egg basket.

• Artic Blue Egger- A cold-hardy breed that thrives in cooler climates while laying beautiful blue eggs.

🐣 April 5, 2025 - Expanding the Flock!

📍 Pace Location:

• Buff Orpington – One of the friendliest backyard birds, often considered the "golden retriever" of chickens.

• Cuckoo Marans – They are great for free-ranging and lay deep brown eggs.

• Easter Egger – Their multi-colored eggs and fun personalities make them a customer favorite.

  
  

📍 Milton Location

• White Leghorn – A high-production egg layer, capable of laying 300+ large white eggs per year, making them ideal for egg businesses.

• Barred Rock – A dual-purpose breed, valued for both consistent egg production (200+ brown eggs per year) and meat quality.

• Olive Egger – Lays beautiful olive-green eggs, created by crossing blue and brown egg layers for a unique egg color.

• Blue Australorp- A rare color variation of the Black Australorp, maintaining the same gentle temperament and high egg production.

• Lavender Orpington- A docile and friendly breed with soft lavender plumage, making them both a great pet and egg producer.

• Speckled Sussex- A curious and social breed, known for its richly speckled plumage and excellent foraging skills.

🐥 April 12, 2025 - Heritage Breeds!

📍 Pace Location:

• No chicks available this week

📍 Milton Location:

• Production Red- A low-maintenance and efficient layer, perfect for beginners and backyard farmers who want consistent daily egg production.

• Blue Olive Egger- A hardy, dual-purpose bird that not only lays stunning olive-green eggs but also has a calm and easygoing temperament, making it great for mixed flocks.

• Arctic Blue Egger- Bred for both beauty and function, this bird has stunning blue-tinted feathers and is an excellent forager, reducing feed costs.

• Blue Cuckoo Maran- A rare and eye-catching breed, combining the deep chocolate egg color of Marans with a unique blue-and-barred feather pattern, making them both practical and ornamental.

• Blue Laced Red Wyandotte – Known for their stunning blue-and-red laced plumage, they are both beautiful and productive egg layers.

• H.C. Turkey Heritage St. Run – These heritage turkeys are excellent for natural foraging and sustainable farming.
  

🐥 April 19, 2025 - Ducks & Geese Join the Flock!

📍 Pace Location:

• Rhode Island Red- he Rhode Island Red is one of the most popular and hardy backyard chicken breeds, known for its exceptional egg-laying abilities and resilient nature.

• Black Australorp- Originating from Australia, this breed is known for its calm temperament, glossy black feathers with a greenish sheen, and excellent adaptability to various climates.

• H.C Silkie St. Run- A naturally broody breed, making them excellent mothers for hatching and raising chicks, even from other breeds.

• H.C. Duck St. Run – A mix of popular duck breeds for backyard ponds or farms.

• H.C. Goose St. Run – Geese make great guard animals and foragers.

📍 Milton Location:

• Black Star- A hardy and dependable egg layer, known for producing large brown eggs at a steady rate with minimal care.

• Buff Orpington- A great choice for families, as they are gentle, easy to handle, and love human interaction.

• Easter Egger- An active and curious bird, making them a fun addition to any flock while laying colorful eggs

• Blue Copper Marans- A rare and visually stunning breed, featuring rich copper accents on its head and neck, making them stand out in any flock.

• H.C Silkie St. Run- A naturally broody breed, making them excellent mothers for hatching and raising chicks, even from other breeds.

• H.C. Duck St. Run – A mix of popular duck breeds for backyard ponds or farms.

• H.C. Goose St. Run – Geese make great guard animals and foragers.

🐥 April 26, 2025 - Final Chick Drop!

📍 Pace Location:

• No chicks available this week

📍 Milton Location:

• Rhode Island Red- A versatile and resilient breed, known for its ability to adapt to both free-range and confined spaces while staying productive.

• Black Australorp- A quiet and non-aggressive breed, making them an excellent choice for mixed flocks and backyard settings.

• Silver Laced Wyandotte-A self-sufficient forager, reducing feed costs by thriving on garden scraps and natural resources.

• Blue Australorp- A calm and easygoing bird, ideal for families and beginner chicken keepers looking for a beautiful yet productive layer.

• Lavender Orpington – Known for their soft lavender color and friendly nature, making them a beautiful addition to flocks.

• Black Copper Maran – A rare breed with stunning copper highlights and deep brown eggs.

🐔 Get Your Chicks Before They're Gone!

These chicks will sell out quickly, so make sure to stop by Manning’s Feed & Seed in Milton or Pace every Friday in March and April to build your perfect flock!