{"product_id":"barnevelder-chicks","title":"Barnevelder Chicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$15 per unsexed chick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsexed means chicks may grow into hens or roosters; sex is not guaranteed. Check the current hatch date, age and availability before reserving. Local collection only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Barnevelder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly patterned feathers and a generally placid nature give Barnevelders plenty of appeal. Our blue and gold laced birds share one breeding pen, so their fertile eggs are offered together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreed at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying ability: Around 175–200 eggs per hen in a productive year as a general breed guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Generally placid and quiet, with an interest in foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg colour: Traditionally brown; our pen produces brown-toned shells with speckles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and size: Medium-heavy breed. Adult hens around 2.3–2.7 kg; roosters around 3.2–3.8 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaying numbers and adult weights are general breed guides, not measured results or guarantees for our flock. Age, season, moulting, broodiness and care affect laying; individual birds differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/barnevelder-breed\"\u003eExplore our detailed Barnevelder breed guide\u003c\/a\u003e for breed history, appearance, temperament, egg production, chick expectations and everyday care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur breeding pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur blue and gold laced Barnevelders share one pen, so their eggs are sold together. Chick colours and markings vary; a particular colour or colour ratio is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore bringing chicks home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a secure brooder, suitable heat source, chick starter feed, chick-safe drinker and clean bedding before collection. Each release will state the price per chick, hatch date, age and any sexing information. A fertile egg order is a separate product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/available-now\"\u003eCheck current availability\u003c\/a\u003e or contact us about the next hatch. A preorder is only open when the listing has a confirmed collection window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollection and photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive chicks are for local collection in Brisbane by arrangement. Hatch date, age and any sexing information will be stated with the available group. Please wait for a confirmed collection time before travelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult bird photographs show our breeding stock, rather than the chicks in a particular hatch. Current chick photos will be added with each release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-collection\"\u003edelivery and collection policy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask Charli about availability\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollection and dispatch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection in Brisbane is available on Sundays and Mondays by appointment. Live birds are not posted. Preorders are normally ready for collection within 1–2 weeks; we will contact you if there is a delay. Wait for a confirmed collection time before travelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-collection\"\u003eshipping and collection policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003eprivacy policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Charli\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chuckles Chickens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67597438648685,"sku":"CC-CHICK-BN","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/6065\/1885\/files\/chuckles-bnhen1-original.jpg?v=1790934242","url":"https:\/\/chuckleschickens.com\/products\/barnevelder-chicks","provider":"Chuckles Chickens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}