{"title":"Chicks","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShop chicks from The Happy Henstead, thoughtfully bred for beautiful egg color, unique genetics, and colorful backyard flocks. Our straight-run chicks include rare breeds and colorful egg-laying varieties selected for traits such as rich egg color, heavy bloom, speckles, and rainbow egg-basket potential. Explore available chicks and find the perfect additions to your flock.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olive-egger-chicks-colorful-green-olive-egg-layers","title":"Olive Egger Chicks | Colorful Green \u0026 Olive Egg Layers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote-Local pickup in New Hampshire only. Chicks will begin shipping spring 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd beautiful shades of green to your egg basket with our \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlive Egger chicks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e! Olive Eggers are a fun and unique addition to any backyard flock, loved for both their gorgeous eggs and the variety of colors and patterns that can appear in their chicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOlive Eggers are created by combining blue egg genetics with dark brown egg genetics, producing hens that can lay beautiful shades ranging from \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoft sage and mossy green to rich olive tones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Because Olive Eggers are hybrids rather than a standardized breed, chicks can hatch in a variety of colors and feather patterns, making every hatch a little different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur breeding program is selected with an emphasis on \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebeautiful egg color, heavy bloom, speckles, and unique egg-basket variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You May Hatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🐣 A variety of chick colors and patterns\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Green and olive egg-laying genetics\u003cbr\u003e🥚 Potential for varying shades of olive, moss, sage, and green\u003cbr\u003e✨ Genetics selected with egg color and unique egg characteristics in mind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause Olive Eggers are genetically diverse, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echick appearance and eventual egg color cannot be guaranteed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. This variation is part of what makes them so much fun to hatch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for anyone looking to add \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebeautiful green eggs, interesting genetics, and colorful variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to their backyard flock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Henstead","offers":[{"title":"September","offer_id":43613889626160,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"October","offer_id":43613889658928,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November","offer_id":43613889691696,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December","offer_id":43613889724464,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/6419\/3072\/files\/85057FF4-3DBF-4360-9A19-147D7B631154.jpg?v=1789098437"},{"product_id":"rainbow-layer-chicks-colorful-egg-layers","title":"Rainbow Layer Chicks | Colorful Egg Layers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote-Local pickup in New Hampshire only. Chicks will begin shipping spring 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a little mystery—and a whole lot of color—to your flock with our \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRainbow Egg Layer chicks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e! These chicks come from our specially selected Rainbow Pen, created for anyone who loves colorful chickens, interesting genetics, and an egg basket filled with beautiful and unexpected shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur Rainbow Pen brings together a diverse mix of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblue, green, olive, and brown egg-laying genetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with breeding selections focused on producing unique egg colors and characteristics. We especially select for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eheavy bloom, pink and purple tones, speckles, rich greens, blues, and beautiful variations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e that make every egg basket one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause this is a mixed-color breeding project rather than a standardized breed, chicks can hatch in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and feather types. Each hatch is a surprise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🐣 A wide variety of chick colors and patterns\u003cbr\u003e🌈 Genetics from blue, green, olive, and brown egg-laying lines\u003cbr\u003e🥚 Potential for a beautiful range of future egg colors\u003cbr\u003e💜 Selection for heavy bloom, including pink and purple-toned eggs\u003cbr\u003e✨ Speckles and other unique egg characteristics are part of our breeding goals\u003cbr\u003e🎨 Lots of genetic variety—no two hatches are exactly alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Rainbow Egg Layer chicks are sold straight run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, meaning chicks are unsexed and may be male or female.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of the genetic diversity within our Rainbow Pen, we cannot guarantee an individual chick’s mature appearance, sex, or the exact egg color a female will eventually lay. The surprise is part of the fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese chicks are perfect for anyone looking to build a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolorful backyard flock and rainbow egg basket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e while enjoying the excitement of watching unique chicks grow and develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Henstead","offers":[{"title":"September","offer_id":43613892935728,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"October","offer_id":43613892968496,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November","offer_id":43613893001264,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December","offer_id":43613893034032,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/6419\/3072\/files\/5EB91040-6395-4AD0-92A4-D33D1E9D5FDA.jpg?v=1789098437"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/6419\/3072\/collections\/IMG_5625_2.jpg?v=1789329462","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhenstead.com\/collections\/chicks.oembed","provider":"The Happy Henstead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}