Eight Acres Farm raises poultry as a hobby and our goal is to raise chickens that will meet the breed standards as outlined in the APA Standard of Perfection. We sell hatching eggs and day old straight run chicks shipped nationally and eggs, chicks and all ages for local pick up.
A couple of points to consider before contacting us… I have highlighted the most frequently asked questions-
*Please let us know whether you are local; or national and need a shipped price. Also, it is helpful to know if you are interested in breeding and showing. Sometimes we will have an issue showing up in our breeds or in one of our breed pens that would need to be pointed out to a potential breeder.
*Unfortunately, buying eggs, chicks or older birds is not like shopping at Wal Mart. We have limited and seasonable availability. We can mix and match breeds, in chicks and eggs, if availability permits.
PRICES Current prices per breed (NOT INCLUDING SHIPPING)
Egg prices are per doz+(15-16 eggs) /Chick prices are per straight run chick. Mix and match are averaged out.
Blue/Black/Splash Copper Marans EGGS*** 70.00 for 12+
CHICKS*** 15.00 each
Olive Eggers EGGS*** 60.00 for 12+
CHICKS*** 12.00 each
Silver Duckwing Welsummers
EGGS*** 65.00 for 12+
CHICKS****Pullets 20.00 each Cockerels 5.00 (Sexable at hatch by head markings)
Isabel Ameraucana (Lavender Wheaten) *****EGGS 100.00 for 12+
CHICKS 25.00 each (10 or more 20.00 each)
Wheaten split for Isabel Ameraucana*****Limited Quantities EGGS 85.00 for 12+
CHICKS*** 18.00 each *note that the Isabels should be outcrossed to Wheaten every few generations to maintain good feather quality due to the inherent issues associated with the Lav gene, in the same way that breeders of Self Blue/Lavender Ameraucana outcross to Black do. Getting a few Splits with your Isabels will keep you from having to source Wheatens and do the first cross, saving time and feed and pen space.
Combination egg orders are averaged out. Live arrival guarantee on chicks, no guarantee on hatching eggs.
Started pullets (8 weeks old) available with advanced order and deposit. Pick up near Gainesville FL. Prices range from 35.-50. each, depending on breed. Email for more info, and to order.
*HEALTH Our birds are healthy and we have had no disease issues. We keep a closed flock and never bring in outside birds. We do not take back birds for any reason once they leave the farm. We do not vaccinate for anything, preferring to practice prevention and breeding strong stock. No visitors allowed in the chicken areas for biosecurity. We are NPIP# 58-2172-E
*SEXING We cannot sex chicks. (Except for the Welsummers and Welbars) Hatcheries have specially trained people that do this. On average you will get 50% each males/females in a straight run batch, although that number can be skewed either way in small amounts. For local pick up we can sex most breeds by 6 weeks. Availability is limited on older pullets/hens and we will not sell any single birds. Chickens adjust much better when they have a “buddy”.
*SHIPPING We individually bubble wrap each egg and place upright in bubble wrapped lined med box. This medium box is placed in large box surrounded with pine shavings or shredded paper. These add strength and insulation to temp extremes. This method has produced many good hatches, some 100%. We cannot guarantee hatch rates, however, due to handling and conditions beyond our control. All eggs are shipped Priority Mail, chicks by Express only.
*EGGS Prices per doz plus extras(15-16 eggs) vary per breed. Minimum for hatching eggs is one dozen. Shipping cost per box of eggs is 30.00 east coast, 35.00 central US and 40.00 western states. These costs cover postage, gas and packing materials. It takes 45 minutes to properly pack my method that has been very successful. With our shipping method we can only fit 16-18 eggs in a box. If you are interested in multiple breeds or larger amounts, we recommend buying chicks instead of hatching eggs. Please let us know if you want the box to be marked “Hold for Pickup” with your phone number. Eggs for shipping are held at 55* and tilted twice daily. Shipped hatching eggs can be risky due to postal handling and incubation issues. Fertility is checked constantly, but shipping can be hard on eggs and some or all may not develop. Please do not order eggs if you are not willing to take the risk. There is no guarantee on hatching eggs. If eggs are delayed 10 or more days past the ship date, or lost, I will replace for the cost of shipping. Live arrival guarantee on chicks when picked up within 2 hours of arrival at the post office.
*CHICKS /Shipping and Minimums -We ship Express only. Cost is 45.00-85.00. depending on distance from FL. Price includes special chick box and gro gel for nourishment. Heat packs available for 5.00 each, if necessary. Spring shipping begins in February and ends in July. Fall shipping is late September through November. We cannot ship chicks if temps are lower than 40 or higher than 90 on either end. We have a minimum chick order of 15. Live arrival guarantee on chicks when picked up within 2 hours of arrival at the post office. Extra chicks sent will offset any losses, regardless of breed.
*WAITING LISTS I only keep a wait list for eggs on paid invoices, and only book 3-4 weeks in advance. Chick list for Spring opens January 1st, and I am generally booked for the season by late January/early February. After that, you may request to be on a reserve list in case of a cancellation.
*PAYMENT All payment for shipped orders is by Paypal. Local payment is cash or Paypal only and birds will not be held without a deposit.
*AVAILABILITY Quantities and availability are affected by season, number of breeding stock, fertility and outgoing orders. Please check our FOR SALE/ORDER page for updates.