Chick Days are here!

It's Chick Time! At Paris Farmers Union

Paris Farmers Union is holding two pick up events in our retail locations in 2024 for day-old chicks, turkeys, and guinea hens!

How it works:

  • Pick up a 2024 Chick Order Form in any of our retail locations, or download it from the link above!
  • Fill out which breeds you want to order, making sure to specify which order period you wish to pick them up in, and which of our retail stores you wish to pick your day old birds up at! (Please note, due to local state laws, you must order at least 2 birds minimum in Maine, and 6 birds minimum in Vermont. They do NOT have to be all the same breed. You can mix and match however you want!)
  • We will call you when the chicks arrive in the store! Please be ready to pick them up on the pick up event dates specified on the order form.
  • Return your order form to your local Paris Farmers Union or you may email it to us at [email protected]. Please make sure you indicate in the email which store you would like your order sent to.

    • Order deadlines for our two Chick Days Pickup Events are as follows:
    First Order Deadline April 1st 2024 for pick up on May 2nd/3rd 2024.
    Second Order Deadline May 6th 2024 for pick up on June 6th/7th 2024


    Over 40 Poultry Breeds Available!

    Please see below for descriptions of some of our more popular breeds. If you have any questions regarding the ordering process, please send us an email at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-639-3603


    At Paris Farmers Union, our selection of poultry supplies includes everything from egg incubators to chicken feeders and waterers, to automatic egg tuners and chicken coops. Whether you're in need of heated pads, incubators, feeders or fountains, our wide selection of poultry supplies is sure to have exactly what you need to keep your chickens happy and healthy. We even have egg cartons for sale so you'll be ready when your hens start laying delicious eggs! Click on the links below to start shopping!

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    Standard Class Breeds
    Amberlink
    Amberlink
    The Amberlink is a hybrid, but not a sex link, and has become a favorite with her beautiful full brown egg color. Roosters and hens look similar in their cream coloring and limited amounts of red feathers, often on the neck and wings. They are a cross between a Rhode Island White Rooster and a Rhode Island Red Hen. Order Now »
    Barred Rocks
    Barred Rocks
    One of the all time popular breeds in the Country. Prolific layers of brown eggs. Their bodies are long, broad, and deep with bred-in strength and vitality. Not discouraged by cold weather. Order Now »
    Black Australorps
    Black Australorps
    An eye catching black bird with a beetle-green sheen on it's feathers. Quiet and gentle, they stand confinement well. One of the best layers of light brown eggs, one hen still holds the world record for laing 364 eggs in 365 days. Order Now »
    Brown Leghorns
    Brown Leghorns
    A spirited, stylish, active bird that is exceedingly hardy. Excellent layer of white eggs. Rarely broody, their activity can make them somewhat wild. Order Now »
    Golden Comet
    Golden Comet
    Widely acclaimed in all areas of the world where brown eggs are preferred. An extremely quiet bird than can withstand colder, non-insulated laying houses. Golden red in color, with white showing through the neck and back. Order Now »
    Isa Brown
    Isa Brown
    An exceptional medium-dark brown egg layer. They are a small framed bird that excels in feed-to-egg efficiency. They are an adaptable breed that can tolerate confinement or free range, and a steadfast producer of large to extra-large eggs. Order Now »
    New Hampshire Reds
    New Hampshire Reds
    These Money Makers can't be beat. Outstanding size, vigor, growth, heavy egg production and large egg size. Mature birds are a rich chestnut red. Order Now »
    Rhode Island Red
    Rhode Island Red
    One of the most famous and popular American chicken breeds, they are an excellent production bird, setting records for their egg laying qualities as well as having good market possibilities. Mature birds are a mahogany red color. Order Now »
    Babcock White Leghorn
    Babcock White Leghorn
    An outstanding bird bred for a balance of livability, high egg production, and excellent feed efficiency. "The businessmen's bird" Order Now »
    Cinnamon Queen
    Cinnamon Queen
    Cinnamon Queens are prolific layers and are also hardy and good meat producers. They have a fast body growth rate compared to other hybrid chickens. Their friendly demeanor makes them wonderful birds to keep in your flock. Order Now »
    Rare Breed Class
    Araucanas
    Araucanas
    Originally from Chile and often called the Easter Egg Fowl. Lays different shades of colored eggs and is one of our most popular breeds. Mature birds vary in size and color, exhibiting a wonderful array of colors and color patterns. Order Now »
    Black Giants
    Black Giants
    A beautiful, massive bird displaying black plumage with a green sheen. Noted for both good egg laying ability as well as good meat characteristics. Especially persistent in cold weather. Order Now »
    Barnvelder
    Barnevelder
    Originating from Holland this is a very cold tolerant breed. They are a gorgeous burnt orange with thick black lacing throughout. They are a medium-sized bird laying dark brown eggs. With their calm and easygoing temperament, they are an excellent choice for your backyard. Order Now »
    Blue Rock
    Blue Rock
    The Blue Rock results from crossing Barred Plymouth Rocks and Blue Andalusians leaving us with a sex-linked, production breed. These striking birds are monochromatic – hens being largely light gray fading into a charcoal head. Blue Rocks are quite hardy and cold tolerant. Order Now »
    Buckeye
    Buckeye
    Buckeyes are bred from Barred Plymouth Rocks, Buff Cochins, and Black Breasted game fowl. A winter hardy bird that performs well on the farm. They have a higher yield of thigh, wing and breast meat than your average chicken and are known to have larger proportions of wings and thighs. Order Now »
    Buff Brahma
    Buff Brahma
    A stately bird is known for its exceptional winter performance due to its small rose comb, dense feathering, and feathered shanks and toes. Between their unruffled attitude and beautiful buff feathers edged in black on the neck, wings, and tail; they are a perfect backyard bird. Order Now »
    Buff Orpington
    Buff Orpington
    An old time favorite with poultry people for many years. These are a nice quiet breed. They are a beautiful buff color and will lay lots of nice brown eggs. They make wonderful fryers and roasters. Order Now »
    Columbian Rock Cross
    Columbian Rock Cross
    Robust, dual-purpose, hybrid bird known for its ability to efficiently produce eggs even in the coldest of climates. An excellent layer of cream-colored brown eggs with a calm good-natured disposition, this cross is a great choice for the family flock. These birds will not breed true. Order Now »
    Cuckoo Marans
    Cuckoo Marans
    Known best for their distinctive chocolate brown eggs. The Cuckoo Maran is a rare breed that adapts well to confinement. They resemble a Barred Plymouth Rock except their bars are not as perfect and their colors are not as distinct. Marans lay the darkest eggs of any breed and are a nice dual purpose bird. Order Now »
    Dark Brahma
    Dark Brahma
    The color pattern of the Dark Brahma depends on the sex of the bird. Roosters are typically black and silver while hens sport a beautiful silver-penciled plumage. Dark Brahmas have feathered shanks and toes. These brown egg layers have a very calm temperament making them a popular choice for pets. Order Now »
    Golden Laced Wyandotte
    Golden Laced Wyandotte
    One of the most beautiful breeds we offer. Their feather pattern is a combination of rich golden brown laced with a greenish-black tipped feather. They have rose combs, and are good producers of brown eggs Order Now »
    Light Brahmas
    Light Brahmas
    Exceptionally quiet, gentle, and easy to handle. Their smooth fitting full plumage is striking, with white edged black feathers in the neck, wings and tail. Dependable producers of large brown eggs. Order Now »
    Noir Marans
    Noir Marans
    A Very good layer of rich dark brown eggs ranging from copper to chocolate in color. These hens are largely black with varying amounts of bronze. This breed produces a combination of both clean and feather legged chicks. The Noir Marans allows you to incorporate darker eggs into your basket without breaking the bank. Order Now »
    Olive Egger
    Olive Egger
    These chicks will grow into hens that lay predominantly green eggs ranging in color from sage to olive. There is potential to lay other colors also. They’re of moderate size and egg production – these are truly an ornamental bird. Order Now »
    Partridge Rock
    Partridge Rock
    These are a rare variety of the Plymouth Rock family. Their striking color patterns make them one of the best varieties for the exhibitor.Known not only to be a dependable brown egg layer but also very good setters. Order Now »
    Silver Laced Wyandottes
    Silver Laced Wyandottes
    A truly magnificient colored bird, with silvery white feathers laced with black. Heavy producers of large, brown eggs. Displays a good hardiness in winter and cold weather. Order Now »
    Speckled Sussex
    Speckled Sussex
    This rare and extremely attractive breed originated in Sussex County, England. When mature their plumage is a beautiful brownish red with feathers tipped in white. This variety combines beauty and utility which makes them an excellent choice for both your backyard flock as well as a stunning show bird. Order Now »
    Welsummer
    Welsummer
    A Dutch breed known for its cold hardy, calm temperament and their production of dark reddish-brown eggs. They are a curious and intelligent breed suited well for backyards. Welsummers have a single comb and have very different plumage from male to female making them a unique addition to your flock. Order Now »
    Uniquely Rare Breed Class
    Lavender Orpington
    Lavender Orpington
    Lavender Orpingtons are a solid muted, violet or blue. ‘Lavender’ is also known as ‘self-blue’ Orpingtons tend to be very friendly and have a pet-like demeanor, they are a productive layer of Medium-Large brown eggs. Order Now »
    Cream Legbar
    Cream Legbar
    Undoubtedly the most popular auto-sexing breed to date – the Cream Legbar is not to be outdone. They are a medium-sized bird laying a good amount of medium-sized robins-egg-blue colored eggs. Order Now »
    Meat Birds
    Turkeys
    Turkeys
    Three varieties to choose from, Bronze, White, and Artisan Gold. All are excellent market birds that dress out well. White turkeys are a good compact meat bird, while Bronze turkey toms average 30 pounds. Order Now »
    Jumbo Cornish Rock Cockerel
    Jumbo Cornish Rock Cockerel
    Special hybrid matings produce this excellent broiler type chick. One of the finest meat birds available, they typically make market weight in 7 - 8 weeks. Order Now »
    Red Ranger
    Red Ranger
    Also known as the Freedom Ranger, this slow-growing broiler is well-suited for more natural rearing methods, such as free-range or organic systems. They are active birds that enjoy being able to forage. Order Now »
    Bantams (Assorted)
    Bantams (assorted)
    Cute as a button! Bantams are miniature chickens. This assortment will include some combination of up to 8 different breeds! Order Now »
    Guinea Hens
    Guinea Hens
    Fun, easy, and inexpensive to raise. Excellent foragers, living on insects, seed, and grasses. Super farmyard watchdogs. They are purplish gray with small white spots. Often used to eat ticks in the yard. Order Now »
    Order your Chicks Today!