Welcome To The Hatchery
Purple Plow Farm proudly supplies top-quality young poultry to backyard chicken keepers and homesteaders throughout Eastern North Carolina. Our carefully selected chicks give your flock the healthy start it deserves. With a strong focus on quality and expert care, Purple Plow Farm is your trusted source for poultry.
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Current Inventory
We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but since chicks are born and sold continuously, availability may vary.
Barnyard Mix
Chick: 3 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
A barnyard mix chicken, also called a barnyard hybrid or mixed breed chicken, is the offspring of multiple different chicken breeds. Unlike purebred chickens, which are bred for consistent traits and characteristics, barnyard mixes display a wide range of appearances, personalities, and egg-laying capabilities.
Americana
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Perfect for families, beginners, and poultry enthusiasts alike. These hybrid chickens, that are often called “Americana,” are a kaleidoscope of surprises. Their friendly and gentle nature makes them ideal for hands-on interaction, enhancing their appeal as pet chickens. With an impressive annual egg production of 200 to 280 eggs per hen, these chickens are as prolific as they are enchanting.
Australorp
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Australorp is an Australian breed of dual-purpose utility chicken. It derives from the British Black Orpington, and was selectively bred for egg-laying performance; some hens lay more than 300 eggs per year.
When fully grown, the males reach a weight of 8.5 to 10 pounds, while females average between 6.5 and 8 pounds.
Barred Plymouth Rock
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Plymouth Rock is one of Americas’ oldest breeds. The hen was seen from coast to coast before the end of World War 2, and it became the nation’s main source of chicken meat and eggs. As a dual purpose hen, it excelled in good quality meat production and good egg production, the only hen that could rival it was the Rhode Island Red.
Black Copper Marans
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Black Copper Marans are a majestic breed of chicken, renowned for their striking appearance and unique egg color. They are known for their dark brown eggs, a trait that sets them apart from other chicken breeds. Originating from France, this breed has a rich history and has become a favorite among poultry enthusiasts and breeders.
Black Jersey Giants
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Known for their impressive size and versatility, Jersey Giants have captured the hearts of poultry enthusiasts around the world. These lovely birds shine through in every way, from their elegant presence to their gentle nature.
Black Laced Gold Wyandotte
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Black Laced Gold Wyandotte, a quintessential American breed, traces its origins to the United States, with its roots in Wisconsin dating back to 1880.
Renowned for their striking black laced golden feathers and elegant black tail, these chickens are a sight to behold. They feature red rose combs, earlobes, and wattles, alongside clean legs, adding to their aesthetic appeal.
Buff Orpington
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Buff Orpington, a breed steeped in history and charm. Originating from the town of Orpington, England in the late 1800s, these chickens are not only a sight to behold with their tan, fluffy feathers but also a testament to traditional poultry breeding.
Buff Orpington's are known for their impressive size and substantial egg production, laying about 200 to 280 medium-sized brown eggs per hen annually.
Dark Brahma
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Brahma is an American breed of chicken. It is believed that it was first bred in the United States from birds imported from the Chinese port of Shanghai, and was the principal American meat breed from the 1850s until about 1930.
There has been controversy and confusion over the origin of the Brahma. It to be imported in the 1840s from the Chinese port of Shanghai, and thus known as "Shanghai" birds.
Easter Egger
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
In American usage, an Easter egger or Easter-egger is any hybrid or mixed-breed chicken resulting from the breeding of a bird carrying the blue egg (oocyan) gene with one that lays brown eggs. Eggs from such a bird may be any shade of blue or brown, or occasionally pink or pale yellow. These birds do not constitute a breed, and so are not recognized by the American Poultry Association
Gold Laced Polish
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Brighten up your backyard with the dazzling Gold Laced Polish Chickens! These magnificent birds are a kaleidoscope of gold, black, and brown, adorned with a distinctive beard and crest of feathers.
Perfect for those seeking a spectacular show bird or a charming pet, these chickens are sure to turn heads and warm hearts. Despite their show-stopping appearance, Gold Laced Polish Chickens are delightful.
Jubilee Orpington
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Jubilee Orpington is a British chicken developed in the late 19th century, with the intent of developing a hardy dual-purpose breed that could lay well in colder climates. While the breed is still used for both meat and eggs, it has become primarily a show bird due to its beautiful plumage and docile nature. Orpington's are the quintessential backyard hens and make great additions to any backyard.
Lavender Orpington
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Lavender Orpington, also referred to as the Self-Blue Orpington, is a regal breed that’s a welcome addition to most homestead flocks. They have an easy-going temperament and lay approximately 200 eggs per year. Due to their extensive feathering, they are cold hardy.
Light Brahma
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Brahma is an American breed of chicken. It is believed that it was first bred in the United States from birds imported from the Chinese port of Shanghai, and was the principal American meat breed from the 1850s until about 1930.
There has been controversy and confusion over the origin of the Brahma. It to be imported in the 1840s from the Chinese port of Shanghai, and thus known as "Shanghai" birds.
Mottled Houdan
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
Pullet: 0 Available / $15.00 Per
Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
Step into the world of French elegance with Mottled Houdan Chicks, a breed as unique as its heritage from the quaint town of Houdan in France.
These charming birds are a parade of distinctiveness, flaunting their fifth toe and an impressive large crested feather head. Not only are they a visual treat, but their gentle nature also makes them perfect as family-friendly pets or as stars in poultry shows.
Silver Laced Wyandotte
Chick: 0 Available / $5.00 Per
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
This beautiful black and white chicken is a favorite for exhibition. Their tight, almond shaped feathers give off a distinctive lace pattern. The Silver Laced Wyandotte is the original variety of Wyandotte, with other color variations stemming from this breed.
Speckled Sussex
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Hen: 0 Available / $30.00 Per
The Speckled Sussex is an old-time favorite in its homeland of England. It has endured over the centuries to become a firm favorite with a dedicated following.
Although other varieties of Sussex fowl were in danger of dying out in the early 1900s, a few die-hard poultry keepers kept the lines going, greatly improving on the stock in hand to give us the robust, healthy stock that we have today.
Welsummer
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The Welsummer Chicken, also known as Welsumer, is a unique breed hailing from the quaint village of Welsum in the eastern Netherlands. This breed is renowned for its egg-laying prowess, consistently producing 200-280 medium to large-sized eggs annually. The eggs are distinctively dark brown, adding a touch of variety to any egg basket.