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 2026 for day-old chicks, turkeys, and guinea hens! We are also hosting a separate pick up day for day old ducklings!

How it works:

  • Pick up a 2026 Chick or Duck 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 use the correct order form for the 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. 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(s). Please note, the Duckling pickup day is separate from the chick pick up day this year!
  • 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 6th 2026 for pick up on May 7th/8th! 2026
    Second Order Deadline May 11th 2026 for pick up on June 11th/12th! 202
    Duckling Order Deadline April 20th 2026 for pick up on May 21st/22nd! 2026


    Over 40 Poultry Breeds Available! 9 Breeds of Duckling Available for 2026!

    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
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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"
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Bantams (Assorted)
    Bantams (assorted)
    Cute as a button! Bantams are miniature chickens. This assortment will include some combination of up to 8 different breeds!
    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.
    Waterfowl
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