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Meet Our Current Breeding Pens
This season our pens are ready and our chooks are starting to lay which means baby chicks are underway. Heres a list of our sorted pens which we will be hatching just for our followers wanting a Sunset Valley Chick!
Our season begins every spring and summer where we offer a selection of fertile eggs for those that have clucky chooks or want to hatch their own. (Not all breeds available, enquiries welcome.) Plus a selection of our day old purebred chicks are offered weekly depending on availability in spring and summer. Of course if your willing to wait we also grow up our pullets and cockerals which we start re-homing as soon as we can sex them in Summer. We will blog about what is available and make sure to visit us at our markets where we always take a variety of what is available when in season.
- Silkie
- Wyandotte
- Sussex
- Orpington
- Cochin
- Frizzle
- Pekin
- D'Uccle
- Brahma
- Leghorn
- Coloured Egg Breeds
- Other Breeds
- Ducks / Geese
- Guinea Fowl
Silkie
SILKIES
At Sunset Valley Chicks we have vaccinated Silkie pullets (16-18 weeks old) for sale throughout most of the year for our followers. We do offer some fertile eggs and day old chicks (unvaccinated) when available.
Our colours are mainly grey splash, partridge, black, white and other mixed colours with at times bearded Silkies also available.
Some special care is needed because Silkies don't tolerate extreme climates very well, especially wet and rainy climates, they get soaked because their feathers aren't waterproof. They also don't lay as many eggs as other birds and the eggs are not very large. So if keeping chickens for food is important, they aren't a suitable breed but make up for it in their cuteness, friendliness and antics.
We suggest that you have at least 3 Silkies at any one stage as they usually stick with their own kind. They don't perch, but rather prefer to huddle and having a few more together means extra warmth together through those colder months.
A Silkie hen usually starts laying eggs around 7-9 months of age. This is later than most chicken breeds since Silkies are slower to mature. You can expect them to lay about 100-120 small cream eggs per year or 2-3 per week. Since they tend to go broody often, their egg laying is often interrupted and inconsistent.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Cream | 100-120 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
SIL
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Wyandotte
GOLD LACED WYANDOTTE
Sunset Valley Chicks is so proud to continue to breed with our Gold Laced Wyandotte Standard breed. The Wyandotte is an American breed of chicken developed in the 1870s. It was named for the indigenous Wyandot people of North America.
The Wyandotte is a dual-purpose breed, kept for its brown eggs and its yellow-skinned meat. It is a popular show bird, and has many colour variants.
Moving forward, Sunset Valley Chicks we are focussing on Silver Laced Wyandotte, Blue Laced Wyandotte and Gold Laced Wyandotte in the standard size.
The Wyandotte will lay 3-4 eggs comfortably a week and with a nice light brown shade egg. They are very docile bird, make beautiful friendly pets and are stunning to look at amongst your flock or if you wish to breed. Wyandotte chicken is a very easy going and are very adaptable usually to add a couple at a time to a new flock.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown/Off White | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
GLW
SILVER LACED WYANDOTTE
Sunset Valley Chicks is so proud to continue to breed with our Silver Laced Wyandotte Standard breed. The Wyandotte is an American breed of chicken developed in the 1870s. It was named for the indigenous Wyandot people of North America.
The Wyandotte is a dual-purpose breed, kept for its brown eggs and its yellow-skinned meat. It is a popular show bird, and has many colour variants.
Moving forward, Sunset Valley Chicks we are focussing on Silver Laced Wyandotte, Blue Laced Wyandotte and Gold Laced Wyandotte in the standard size.
The Wyandotte will lay 3-4 eggs comfortably a week and with a nice light brown shade egg. They are very docile bird, make beautiful friendly pets and are stunning to look at amongst your flock or if you wish to breed. Wyandotte chicken is a very easy going and are very adaptable usually to add a couple at a time to a new flock.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown/Off White | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
SLW
COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTE
The Wyandotte chicken is an American breed, originating from the state of New York. Their name comes from a Native American tribe, however whether they are actually associated in any way with the tribe is unknown. At Sunset Valley Chicks we focus on two of our favourite bantam coloured Wyandotte the Columbian and Silver Pencil.
The Columbian Bantam Wyandotte's is truly beautiful, not only are they gorgeous little beings, they have loads of character. They are cheeky and inquisitive little birds, excellent in a smaller back garden coop. White with a black feathered collar and grey under coat. The Wyandotte has an average lifespan, ranging from about 6-12 years.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown/Off White | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
CW
SILVER PENCIL WYANDOTTE
The Wyandotte chicken is an American breed, originating from the state of New York. Their name comes from a Native American tribe, however whether they are actually associated in any way with the tribe is unknown. At Sunset Valley Chicks we focus on two of our favourite bantam coloured Wyandotte the Columbian and Silver Pencil.
The Silver Pencil Bantam Wyandotte is truly beautiful, not only are they gorgeous little beings, they have loads of character. They are cheeky and inquisitive little birds, excellent in a smaller back garden coop. This special laced bird will add a touch of class to any backyard flock. The Wyandotte has an average lifespan, ranging from about 6-12 years.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown/Off White | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
SPW
Sussex
LAVENDER SUSSEX
The Sussex chicken is graceful with a long, broad and a rectangular build and a popular choice at Sunset Valley Chicks for those that want a dual purpose friendly large chicken.
We have been breeding three favourite colours since 2013 - Light Sussex, Speckled & Lavender.
The light Sussex has a white body with a black tail and black in the flight feathers and wing coverts; the neck hackles are white with black striping.
The speckled is a rich dark mahogany colour, each feather with a black dot and white tip.
The Lavender has its name a beautiful lilac/lavender colour.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Off White | 180-200 | Independent / Friendly |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
LVS
SPECKLED SUSSEX
The Sussex chicken is graceful with a long, broad and a rectangular build and a popular choice at Sunset Valley Chicks for those that want a dual purpose friendly large chicken.
We have been breeding three favourite colours since 2013 - Light Sussex, Speckled & Lavender.
The light Sussex has a white body with a black tail and black in the flight feathers and wing coverts; the neck hackles are white with black striping.
The speckled is a rich dark mahogany colour, each feather with a black dot and white tip.
The Lavender has its name a beautiful lilac/lavender colour.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Off White | 180-200 | Independent / Friendly |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
SSS
LIGHT SUSSEX
The Sussex chicken is graceful with a long, broad and a rectangular build and a popular choice at Sunset Valley Chicks for those that want a dual purpose friendly large chicken.
We have been breeding three favourite colours since 2013 - Light Sussex, Speckled & Lavender.
The light Sussex has a white body with a black tail and black in the flight feathers and wing coverts; the neck hackles are white with black striping.
The speckled is a rich dark mahogany colour, each feather with a black dot and white tip.
The Lavender has its name a beautiful lilac/lavender colour.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Off White | 180-200 | Independent / Friendly |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
LIS
Orpington
BUFF ORPINGTON
A favourite for those that love big birds! The Orpington is a British breed of chicken. It was bred in the late nineteenth century by William Cook of Orpington, Kent in south-east England. It was intended to be a dual-purpose breed, to be reared both for eggs and for meat, but soon became exclusively a show bird and a very much-loved breed to add to your flock.
They lay about 190 eggs a year. The egg is a light brown shade. We have Buff Standard Orpington colour only but do have Bantam Lavender and Bantam Chocolate Orpingtons at Sunset Valley Chicks as well for those with smaller backyards. They are a friendly calm natured bird a very popular breed amongst our followers.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | 190 | Calm Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
BOS
CHOCOLATE ORPINGTON
Originated from Orpington, England The Bantam Orpington is a smaller version of the standard Orpington chicken breed. It shares many of the characteristics of its larger counterpart but in a more compact size. Bantam Orpingtons are known for their friendly demeanor, attractive appearance, and egg-laying capabilities, making them a popular choice.
Like standard Orpingtons, Bantam Orpingtons come in various colour varieties but at Sunset Valley Chicks focus on Lavender and Chocolate in the bantam, they have a round and broad body shape and fluffy feathers.
Despite their smaller size, Bantam Orpingtons are known to lay eggs of good size relative to their body. They provide a good sized steady supply of eggs during the warmer months. Bantam Orpingtons are often kept as pets due to their gentle temperament and suitability for smaller backyard environments.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Cream White | 180-200 | Calm Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
COB
LAVENDER ORPINGTON
The Bantam Orpington is a smaller version of the standard Orpington chicken breed. It shares many of the characteristics of its larger counterpart but in a more compact size. Bantam Orpingtons are known for their friendly demeanor, attractive appearance, and egg-laying capabilities, making them a popular choice.
Like standard Orpingtons, Bantam Orpingtons come in various colour varieties but at Sunset Valley Chicks focus on Lavender and Chocolate in the Bantam, they have a round and broad body shape, fluffy feathers.
Despite their smaller size, Bantam Orpingtons are known to lay eggs of good size relative to their body. They provide a good sized steady supply of eggs during season. Bantam Orpingtons are often kept as pets due to their gentle temperament and suitability for smaller backyard environments.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Cream White | 180-200 | Calm Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
LOB
Cochin
BUFF COCHIN
In 2021 Sunset Valley Chicks took over an existing flock of buff cochins from a very good friend. They are a big ornamental bird that lay light brown eggs.
The Cochin is a breed of large domestic chicken. It derives from large feather-legged chickens brought from China to Europe and North America in the 1840s and 1850s. It is reared principally for exhibition.
Their life span is 5-7 years they are a calm docile bird suitable for anyone that loves these fancy feathered feet friends. They do not lay lots of eggs and to only expect 2 eggs per week. But they make up for it with their beauty.
With minimal eggs laying we have minimal chicks that we will sell at day olds but expect if your willing to pay to have a chance to purchase some nice pullets from us in spring and summer.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | 190 | Calm Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
BCS
Frizzle
PEKIN FRIZZLE
The Pekin Frizzle is a breed of chicken with curled or frizzled feathering. While the frizzle gene can be seen in many breeds, such as the Pekin and Polish, the Frizzle is recognised as a distinct breed in a number of European countries and Australia.
At Sunset Valley Chicks we have a number of frizzle pens and this one including a pekin frizzle boy over pure pekin girls. Which means we will also have straight feathered girls from this pen as well available. Mixed colours. Pekin Bantams are little chickens, they love being outside in the garden with you and enjoy human company. A good chook for first time chicken owners they do particularly well in small backyards and generally wont trash your flower bed gardens. They do have feathered feet so will need extra foot care in the wetter months, they can free range and forage in bigger spaces as they are clever little chickens and make great family pets.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White / Cream | 90-100 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
MP
FRIZZLE - MIXED
This pen consists of our pure polish chamois boys over a mix of frizzle girls. We are getting beautiful buff coloured Frizzles with fluffy heads, some with big feathers on the feet and some are straight feathered chicks as well.
Frizzle is a breed of chicken with curled or frizzled feathering. This pens has some of the girls with olive or blue egg colours which is a super surprise when you find out what colour egg they lay!
They are little chickens, they love being outside in the garden with you and enjoy human company. A good chook for first time chicken owners they do particularly well in small backyards and generally wont trash your flower bed gardens. They can free range and forage in bigger spaces as they are clever little chickens and make great family pets.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Colours | 100-180 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
PF
POLISH - MIXED CRESTED
Our Pen this season consists of our crested blue and white crested black pure polish boy with a mix of colours. We are focussing on these colours with the girls as well.
These guys need extra care with their crests. Their temperament can be a bit scatterish and they may need a while to learn going in and out of their pens etc. They make great pets and are super funny to watch.
They rarely go broody but lay good for the breed. We also have some polish frizzle girls in this pen has well. Polish have no feathers on their feet making it less care needed.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
PFC
Pekin
GOLD LACED PEKIN
We are proud that we have been breeding this pen of Gold Laced Pekins for several years and this year we have added some pure blue girls to the pen. We have two gold lace boys in their so hoping for Blue Laced Gold Pekins has well.
Pekin Bantams are little chickens, they love being outside in the garden with you and enjoy human company. A good chook for first time chicken owners they do particularly well in small backyards and generally won't trash your flower bed gardens. They do have feathered feet, so will need extra foot care in the wetter months. They can free range and forage in bigger spaces as they are clever little chickens and make great family pets.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White / Cream | 90-100 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
GLP
Millie Fleur Pekin
We are proud that we have Millie Fleur pekins once again as part of our breeding pen. Their laced feathering is what everyone loves plus Pekin Bantams are little chickens, they love being outside in the garden with you and enjoy human company. A good chook for first time chicken owners they do particularly well in small backyards and generally wont trash your flower bed gardens. They do have feathered feet so will need extra foot care in the wetter months, they can free range and forage in bigger spaces as they are clever little chickens and make great family pets.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White / Cream | 90-100 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
MFP
D'Uccle
Black Mottle Belguim D'Uccle
The Belgian d’Uccle chicken is one of the sweetest, loveliest and cuddliest small bantam chicken pets in the whole wide world. If you’re looking for some little chickens with big hearts that also make great mums.
Mille Fleur Belgian d'Uccle chicken and the Black Mottle Belguim d'Uccle are the two colours that Sunset Valley Chicks focus on breeding and love. If you love small chooks that are super cute and friendly and although small they can adapt to most environments well as long as they have a friend or two to introduce them into your flock. You’ll never be short of a reason to love Belgian d’Uccle chickens, their magnificent colouring and gentle natures, not to mention their quirky boots and beards.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White / Cream | 100 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
BBD
Mille Fleur Belguim D'Uccle
The Belgian d’Uccle chicken is one of the sweetest, loveliest and cuddliest small bantam chicken pets in the whole wide world. If you’re looking for some little chickens with big hearts that also make great mums.
Mille Fleur Belgian d'Uccle chicken and the Black Mottle Belguim d'Uccle are the two colours that Sunset Valley Chicks focus on breeding and love. If you love small chooks that are super cute and friendly and though small can adapt to most environments well as long as they have a friend or two to introduce them into your flock. You’ll never be short of a reason to love Belgian d’Uccle chickens, their magnificent colouring and gentle natures, not to mention their quirky boots and beards.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White / Cream | 90-100 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
MBD
Brahma
LIGHT BRAHMA
At Sunset Valley Chicks we focus on our 3 colours in our Brahma - Light Sussex - Dark - Partridge. Their striking size, gentle nature, and impressive egg-laying capabilities make them a top choice for both experienced and novice chicken keepers.
Whether you're considering them for their eggs or simply as friendly companions, Brahma chickens offer a unique and rewarding experience in your backyard. Brahmas are found to be extremely hardy chickens. They are also good egg-layers for their size, producing up to 200 large, medium-brown eggs per year (If they are not wanting to be mums that is).
If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, hearty chicken, look no further than the Brahma!
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
LB
PARTRIDGE BRAHMA
At Sunset Valley Chicks we focus on our 3 colours in our Brahma - Light Sussex - Dark - Partridge. Their striking size, gentle nature, and impressive egg-laying capabilities make them a top choice for both experienced and novice chicken keepers.
Whether you're considering them for their eggs or simply as friendly companions, Brahma chickens offer a unique and rewarding experience in your backyard. Brahmas are found to be extremely hardy chickens. They are also good egg-layers for their size, producing up to 200 large, medium-brown eggs per year (If they are not wanting to be mums that is).
If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, hearty chicken, look no further than the Brahma!
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
PB
DARK BRAHMA
At Sunset Valley Chicks we focus on our 3 colours in our Brahma - Light Sussex - Dark - Partridge. (Our dark pen consists of pure dark roo and girls and also a few blue ladies which means we do have to offer throughout the season some nice blue girls as well. Bonus! Their striking size, gentle nature, and impressive egg-laying capabilities make them a top choice for both experienced and novice chicken keepers.
Whether you're considering them for their eggs or simply as friendly companions, Brahma chickens offer a unique and rewarding experience in your backyard. Brahmas are found to be extremely hardy chickens. They are also good egg-layers for their size, producing up to 200 large, medium-brown eggs per year (If they are not wanting to be mums that is).
If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, hearty chicken, look no further than the Brahma!
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | 180-200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
DB
Leghorn
Exchequer Leghorn
The Exchequer Leghorn is a beautiful bird and a good layer of pure white eggs. They are great forages and independent bird. They have a reputation of being 'flighty' but we haven't found this to be the case. We find them exquisite and because of their pattern colouring stunning to look at.
On hatching the chicks are black and white. The mottled feathers develop gradually as they grow first on the breast and lastly on their backs.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180-300 | Independent / Friendly |
Breed Size:
Medium
Pen:
EL
Leghorn
At Sunset Valley Chicks this season we are experimenting with our black standard hens and their cuckoo rooster to hatch you beautiful cuckoo (barred) pullets plus we have a pure Leghorn standard boy with pure black girls as well. Leghorns are a great egg-producing breed – providing you with lots of eggs. These birds are highly active and independent and adaptable bird.
Cold climate hardy: Yes
Egg information Colour: White
Size: Medium-large
Quantity: 5-6 eggs/hen/week
When it comes to behaviour, Leghorns are relatively independent birds. While they can be tamed, they rarely become comfortable with handling. Due to their light weight and being highly active, Leghorns have been noted to fly over small fences with relative ease and roost in the branches of trees. For this reason, it is recommended to clip their wings after each moult if needed if you are in a small back yard.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180-300 | Independent / Friendly |
Breed Size:
Medium
Pen:
CL
Coloured Egg Breeds
Lavender Aracauna
At Sunset Valley Chicks we focus on our Lavender Aracaunas which lay blue eggs.
What is special about Araucana eggs? The rise in their popularity is mainly due to their attractive appearance and interesting eggshell colour. Some say this breed can be flighty but at Sunset Valley Chicks we find they easily adapt and adjust to most flocks if introduced young.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 180-200 | Independent / Hardy |
Breed Size:
Medium
Pen:
LA
Olive Eggers / Cream Legbar
The chicken breeds we have got in this pen is this season a mix of the beautiful blue egg of a creme legbar or the olive/khaki colour of our regular girls which were originally started with a creme legar boy and marans. Olive Eggers are a cross between a breed that lays eggs with true blue shells and a breed that lays eggs with really dark brown shells. So if purchasing eggs from these pens you may get a mix of the blue and the olive egg. Purchasing chicks same deal its kind of a surprise, a coloured egg surprise. Pullets we can identify once they are old enough if they are a olive egger or a pure cream legbar.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Blue-Olive | 180-200 | Docile / Independent |
Breed Size:
Medium
Pen:
OE
Other Breeds
Plymouth Rock Dark Barred
The Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. It was first seen in Massachusetts in the nineteenth century and for much of the early twentieth century was the most widely kept chicken breed in the United States.
It is a dual-purpose bird, raised both for its meat and for its brown eggs. It is resistant to cold, easy to manage.
At Sunset Valley Chicks we have had this breed right from the start. Loving the dark coloured black, grey, white feathering. Although a big bird most are very adaptable to any larger flocks with more backyard space.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | 180-200 | Friendly / Independent |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
PRS
Japanese bantams
The Japanese Bantam, also known in many parts of the world as Chabo, is a breed of chicken originating in Japan. They are a true bantam breed, with large upright tails that often reach over the chicken's head.
Size: Light 1-2kg Purpose: Ornamental
Sunset Valley Chicks chooses to breed a few different colours in the one pen: black-tailed-white, black birchen, black mottle, exchequer.
Japanese Bantam lay around 75 tiny eggs per year and are one of our smallest and the cutest chickens that we breeds. Japanese bantam are easily tamed and make cute pets.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Cream White | 75-100 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
JB
Silver Spangled Hamburg
Silver Spangled Hamburgs are consistent layers, have a bright cheerfulness when foraging, and love a free range setting. Silver Spangled Hamburg Chickens are streamlined birds with stunning plumage: silvery-white feathers with black streaks and spots. Silver Spangled Hamburg roosters have a graceful poise, with long, flowing tail feathers and white hackles. Hamburgs are small/medium active, and very good at flying but are friendly and awesome layers in the warmer months.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | Independent / Flighty |
Breed Size:
Medium
Pen:
SSH
Black Australorps
Australorps are a favourite of ours and many backyard chook owners and there’s plenty of reasons why they are so popular. Lots of eggs, a beautiful, calm temperament plus they’re a true blue Aussie breed.
Australorps live to be approximately 6-10 years of age, have a beautiful temperament and some households use them as a duel purpose bird for eating and their good laying.
This season we are focussing on Pure Black Australorp. Ask us as we also have the Black Bantam variety available as well.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown | up to 260 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard & Bantam
Pen:
BAS
Naked Neck Show Girls
Showgirls have been created by cross breeding a naked neck chicken with Silkies and then the Silkie traits have then been bred back in. This has created such a great bird, they are sweet and friendly like a Silkie but also robust and hardier like the naked necks. A must if you want a talking piont in your back yard. Fun and funky they are and whilst we aim to have silkie show girls we also have the straight feathered generations coming through as well. (See pics.)
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Colurs | 180 | Friendly / Hardy |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
NN
Modern Game
Modern Game chickens make excellent pets for adults and children under supervision as they are a very small bird and are easily tamed.
They are calm, easy to maintain, and are an interesting addition to a backyard flock. The bantams are only around 25cm tall. They are curious and super friendly if tamed.
Unfortunately, the Modern Game is an exhibition and ornamental breed and lay few eggs, hence availability is minimal.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Cream / White | Minimal | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Bantam
Pen:
MG
Silver Barnevelder
Our Silver Double Laced Barnevelders lay a beautiful darker egg and are just beautiful docile breed to look and have in anyones ack yard to add a nice layer to your flock. They are a somewhat active breed but not very flighty. Barnevelder hens lay 150-200 medium to large eggs a year. This is much fewer eggs than a layer breed, such as Leghorns or Australorp will give you, but is a respectable number for a beautiful breed. They will usually begin laying eggs at around 8 months old, which is much later than other birds. The hens are good mothers, brooding their own eggs and giving attentive care to their offspring. Cold and heat tolerant, they are excellent choices for those who live in weather extremes who are looking for beautiful additions to their flock. Inquisitive and smart, these birds are good at foraging and problem solving, they always find their way home at the end of the day.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Light Brown / Brown | 150 - 200 | Friendly / Docile |
Breed Size:
Standard
Pen:
SB
Ducks / Geese
Muscovy Ducks
Temperament: Females make the best pets and the Muscovy Duck will wag its tail if it's happy to see you. Lifespan: 7 to 8 years.
Recommended for: anyone wishing to keep ducks.
Maintenance: low but we all have a different level of tolerance to mess. they require water to bath and drink from.
Muscovies are the all time versatile pet -they are interesting looking and the biggest of the duck breeds. They are super friendly and can lay up to 180 eggs a year and can go broody though several times a year if you let them.
We house our ducks free range with our breeders getting locked up at night if they are sitting. (for those that have seen us know we have trained our breeders to go into lockable dog kennels where they build their nests - well most of the time, some have other ideas where they want to nest).
Muscovy are the only duck I know that have sharp claws so though super social and friendly we suggest that petting them from the ground only so has to avoid the claws. Muscovies apparently make good eating (we haven't tried them by choice) and their eggs make for the best baking. Muscovies will give you years of entertainment and can live up to about 8 years of age.
Not like geese, a male duck can mate and have several and different girlfriends, but to maintain fertility they should only mate with their own kind. Having a male duck without females can be dangerous if you are keeping chooks as he will want to mate and they have a different anatomy to a chook.
We love our ducks and we are sure you will too!
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White/Cream | Up to 180 | Social / Friendly |
Breed Size:
Large
Pen:
MD
Sebastopol Geese
The Sebastopol geese originated in south eastern Europe. The Sebastopol is readily identified by its feathers: long, soft-quilled, curling feathers drape elegantly from its wings, body, and tail. The white variety of the Sebastopol is best known. Both males and females have pure white feathers that contrast with their bright blue eyes and orange bills and feet. Juveniles often have traces of grey. There are also grey and buff colour varieties.
Sebastopols are medium-sized geese and are flightless because of their feathering. We have full and half chested Sebastopols breeders and generally do not sell the goslings until we know they are from the Sebastopol parents.
Sebastopol Geese are moderate layers, producing 25-35 large, white eggs annually. They are broody and good mothers and can be used as adoptive parents for goslings of their own or other breeds. Ganders can be mated with one to four geese, but usually they will mate for life with the family they choose. They can live up to 25 years. So a long term commitment if you are planning on having them as pets.
To keep Sebastopols, clean water for swimming and drinking should be made available. They have webbed feet and are good swimmers. While they’re hardy and can be raised successfully in cold climates, it’s a good idea to provide more protection during wet, cold, and windy weather. This attractive, friendly breed has a quiet and pleasant disposition, are excellent foragers,and they make awesome pets as they are more on the shy side than aggressive like some other goose breeds.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25-35 | Friendly and don't fly |
Breed Size:
Large
Pen:
SG
Farm Yard Geese
Backyard geese bring advantages to a flock if your thinking about owning geese. There’s a whole lot more to them than just their hissing and honking. If you haven’t considered geese for your backyard before, you may want to think about adding a few to your farm.
Geese are grazers, they are vegetarian birds (unlike ducks and chickens), and they have a never ending appetite for fresh greens. While you wouldn’t want them weeding your standard vegetable garden, they can be perfect picking around berries, bushes or small trees. Vineyards and orchards have geese as weeders at the same time as it saves money on expensive, toxic weed killers and time and backache from hand-weeding.
Geese are great alarm birds as they can be loud and will notify with a honk or squawk that something unusual is happening. Did you know you can eat the eggs too! Geese can live up to 25 years so owning geese is a commitment, but the years of entertainment and elegance of these beautiful birds is worth every bit of commitment. Please note these birds can fly so domesticating them so they don't wander far or clipping their wing may need to be an option.
At Sunset Valley Chicks we have a variety of Toulouse, Embden, Pilgrim and Sebastopols as our breeders.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| White / Cream | 35-50 | Hand raised & tamed |
Breed Size:
Large
Pen:
FYG
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Guinea Fowl
Guinea Fowl
Do Guinea Fowl keep snakes away? Thanks to their noise, Guineas are an excellent way to protect the yard from uninvited snakes. In a flock, Guinea Fowl will sound out loudly to alert you of the presence of a snake. If the snake is small, a flock may encircle the snake and may even kill it. Guinea Fowl can fly for short distances and can roost in trees at night. Guinea Fowl can live up to 10-15 years.
When introducing Guinea Fowl we recommend that you have them contained and if only young not let out until at least 4 months or so. Especially if you are owning them for the first time and have no others.
We choose to free range our guard gang of guineas and they do not get locked up at night at all. It's up to you if you want them to be locked up at night keep in mind that they can be bossy and harass other stock like chickens. Though we know many that have successfully kept chickens and guineas together. We generally sell day old keets right up to off heat so that way you have the choose how you want to raise them. Guinea Fowl can fly for short distances and can roost in trees at night.
Lifespan: Guinea fowl can live up to 10-15 years. At Sunset Valley Chicks we breed a mix colour flock.
| EGG COLOUR | EGGS PER YEAR | TEMPERAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | up to 100 | Scavengers |
