Ancona
The Ancona is a beautiful, lively, and hardy Mediterranean breed known for its striking mottled plumage and excellent egg-laying ability. With their glossy black feathers sprinkled with white tips, Anconas stand out visually while also being one of the most dependable layers among light Mediterranean breeds.
Ancona hens are prolific producers, laying 220–280 medium to large white eggs per year. They are active, alert foragers that thrive in free-range environments and help control insects naturally. Their energetic nature makes them excellent homestead birds, especially for those who prefer independent, self-sufficient chickens.
Despite their activity level, Anconas are friendly and curious once accustomed to their keepers. They handle warm climates very well and remain hardy in cooler weather thanks to their strong genetics and Mediterranean heritage. Their beauty, productivity, and resilience make the Ancona a wonderful addition to diverse and free-ranging flocks.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 220–280 medium/large white eggs annually
Temperament: Active, alert, intelligent, and good foragers
Climate Hardy: Excellent heat tolerance; adaptable overall
Feather Color: Glossy black with distinctive white mottling
Body Type: Lightweight Mediterranean breed
Best For: Free-range flocks, homesteaders, and keepers wanting a high-production, visually unique bird
PICKUP POLICY
Orders placed for our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
