Hoover's Hatchery Live Appenzeller Spitzhauben Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
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Hoover's Hatchery Live Appenzeller Spitzhauben Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
Item # 1305353
Sex: Unsexed (Straight Run)
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Ornamental
Egg Color
White
Temperament
Active
Alert
Active, Alert
$84.99
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- Most Live Poultry (Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys) are available for online purchase in quantities of 10.
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- Poultry orders will ship Monday through Wednesday of each week.
- The order will be delivered to your local Post Office for pick up. Your local Post Office will call you upon delivery at the phone number provided when placing your order.
- It is your responsibility to pick them up at the post office within 24 hours.
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Hoover's Hatchery Live Appenzeller Spitzhauben Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
Item # 1305353
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Ornamental
Egg Color
White
Temperament
Active
Alert
Active, Alert
$84.99
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Sex: Unsexed (Straight Run)
Important
- Most Live Poultry (Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys) are available for online purchase in quantities of 10.
- Exceptions: Pullets and select Cornish Broilers
- Poultry orders will ship Monday through Wednesday of each week.
- The order will be delivered to your local Post Office for pick up. Your local Post Office will call you upon delivery at the phone number provided when placing your order.
- It is your responsibility to pick them up at the post office within 24 hours.
Notice:
This item is non-returnable.Get everything you need
Neighbor’s Club Members earn points with purchases.
Online Only
Hoover's Hatchery Live Appenzeller Spitzhauben Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
Item # 1305353
Sex: Unsexed (Straight Run)
$84.99
New Cardmembers earn a $20 Reward‡ with qualifying purchase of $20 or more plus earn 5% in Rewards+ on this purchase. Valid through 8/9/26.
Important
- Most Live Poultry (Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys) are available for online purchase in quantities of 10.
- Exceptions: Pullets and select Cornish Broilers
- Poultry orders will ship Monday through Wednesday of each week.
- The order will be delivered to your local Post Office for pick up. Your local Post Office will call you upon delivery at the phone number provided when placing your order.
- It is your responsibility to pick them up at the post office within 24 hours.
Notice:
This item is non-returnable.Get everything you need
Neighbor’s Club Members earn points with purchases.
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Ornamental
Egg Color
White
Temperament
Active
Alert
Active, Alert
Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens are rare, medium-sized chickens that originated in Switzerland around the 1500's from the monasteries of Appenzell. The crests of feathers on their heads closely resemble the headdresses ladies used to wear in Switzerland. Interestingly, Spitzhauben is German for pointed hoods so it's only natural that these birds would be called Appenzeller Spitzhauben. Their black and white speckled plumage, forward thrusting crest with a V-Shaped comb and full fanning tail make them an interesting and unique addition to your flock. These Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens are excellent climbers and flyers and love to roost in trees. They do well in larger coops with ample run space and are very much free-range birds. These Appenzeller Spitzhauben hens are good medium to large white egg layers beginning to lay around 6 months of age.
For additional information on this product, please see the Product Documents section for all downloadable user manuals, installation guides, brochures and warranty statements.
Looking for more information on Appenzeller Chickens? Check out our Appenzeller breed guide in the product documents section.
- Bird Purpose: Ornamental, exhibition, fair egg laying breed
- Egg Production Rate: Female chickens lay approximately 155 medium eggs/year
- Egg Color: White
- Egg Size: Medium
- Bird Characteristics: Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens are active, alert, good foragers, prefer to free range, intolerant of confinement, winter hardy, and bear heat well
- Mature Weight: Male 5 lb., female 4 lb.
- Package Quantity: 10 baby chicks
- Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry
| Brand | Hoover's Hatchery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Imported |
| APA Class | N/A |
| Bird Age | 1 Day Old |
| Bird Purpose | Egg Laying, Ornamental |
| Breed | Appenzeller Spitzhauben |
| Broodiness | Rarely |
| Comb | V-Shaped |
| Egg Color | White |
| Egg Production Rate Range | 151-200 |
| Egg Size | Medium Eggs |
| Number Of Chicks Included | 10 |
| Poultry Egg Production Rate | Up to 155 |
| Poultry Hardiness | Cold Hardy & Heat Hardy |
| Species | Chickens |
| Temperament | Active, Alert |
| Vaccinated Status | Not Applicable |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SHS |
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Q: are these chicks vaccinated
a month ago1 Answer
- A: Hoover's Hatchery does not vaccinate their birds unless they are requested by the customer. If you would like vaccinations please contact the hatchery after your order has been placed and Hoover's Hatchery can assist with adding vaccines. 641-323-6100a month agoHelpful?
Q: what if the arrive dead?
2 months ago1 Answer
- AI-assisted, Human-approvedA: If you receive chicks that are dead on arrival (DOA) from Hoover’s Hatchery, they are covered under a 48-hour live delivery guarantee.2 months agoHelpful?
Q: When will they ship?
a year ago1 Answer
- A: Hello, thank you for your question. Please reach out to Hoover's Hatchery directly to confirm the expected hatch and ship dates for any specific breeds. ***Hoover's Hatchery*** https://hoovershatchery.com/contactus (641) 323-6100 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) sales@hoovershatchery.coma year agoHelpful?
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Q: are these chicks vaccinated
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- A: Hoover's Hatchery does not vaccinate their birds unless they are requested by the customer. If you would like vaccinations please contact the hatchery after your order has been placed and Hoover's Hatchery can assist with adding vaccines. 641-323-6100a month agoHelpful?
Q: what if the arrive dead?
2 months ago1 Answer
- AI-assisted, Human-approvedA: If you receive chicks that are dead on arrival (DOA) from Hoover’s Hatchery, they are covered under a 48-hour live delivery guarantee.2 months agoHelpful?
Q: When will they ship?
a year ago1 Answer
- A: Hello, thank you for your question. Please reach out to Hoover's Hatchery directly to confirm the expected hatch and ship dates for any specific breeds. ***Hoover's Hatchery*** https://hoovershatchery.com/contactus (641) 323-6100 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) sales@hoovershatchery.coma year agoHelpful?
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Review 1
5 out of 5 stars.
Appenzeller Spithuaben
5 days ago
We ordered 10 female Appenzeller Spitzhauben female chicks, and unfortunately, we lost two. The first chick passed away on the second night after arriving and had seemed weak and less active from the start. The second died at four days old. She was very small and never grew beyond the size she was when she arrived, despite our best efforts to help her.
The other eight chicks have done wonderfully. They're healthy, thriving, and growing well. One of them also appears to be a male, despite being sold as female. Appenzeller Spitzhaubens are beautiful, active, and very intelligent birds, and we're so happy to have them. Overall, we're pleased with our experience and love this breed.
SweepstakesYes
Yes, I recommend this product.
Review 1
4 out of 5 stars.
Lost one
a year ago
Only 9/10 survived the first 12hrs but all the rest seem to be good
Yes, I recommend this product.
California
Review 1
1 out of 5 stars.
Dead Chicks
2 years ago
My first time shopping online for chicks. I was heart broken when 3 out of my 10 chicks arrived dead and two more are lingering to life. I don't know why I though this purchase was a good idea. Worse thing is that I have another shipment coming tomorrow. And another thing. I could have sworn the clerk at the store told me that I could return the ones that I received dead. When I called TS, they told me they have nothing to do with this. That I had to deal with the shipping party. So far, I can't find any information regarding a refund. My loss for not informing myself.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Reviews 2
5 out of 5 stars.
Mail order chickens
2 years ago
Cute little chicks that will provide eggs for us in the family. Processing the shipment took 7 days, they were delivered to the post office and picked up. All are healthy and made it.
2023 Q4 SweepstakesYes
Yes, I recommend this product.