Laying Hens

Our Laying Hens

Split Rail Farm has raised chickens for over 15 years and we are happy to offer a variety of breeds that are well suited for backyard flocks. All of our birds are vaccinated for Marek’s. We release groups of birds for sale at 4 months of age. The laying hens are fully feathered, almost full grown and should begin laying eggs in approximately 2 months, at 6 months of age (depending on breed).

2025 Breeds Available by Sale Date

$50 each

Janeuary 2026 ($50 each) Ameraucanas, New Hampshire Reds, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Silver Laced Wyendotts

Breed Descriptions:

Ameraucana: One of the best loved back yard bird around. These birds are hearty, friendly and active foragers. They are one of the smarted birds on the farm. Our Lilly is the oldest girl on the farm and has outsmarted many a hungry fox in the barn. They are great layers of  light blue/light bluish green eggs. 

Please email Jane at jane@splitrailfamilyfarm.com to schedule an appointment to purchase chickens. The date for the different batches are the dates that they are 4 months old. We will continue to sell them until they are sold out. We do not have open hours, and sell chickens by appointment only. Photos below are of some of the breeds we raise.