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Our Heritage Chicken Breeds – Strong, Healthy, & Beautiful Birds

At Grandchester Heritage Chickens, we offer over 30 purebred heritage chicken breeds, each carefully raised for egg-laying, temperament, and hardiness. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly bird or a high-producing layer, we have the perfect breed for you.

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Our Heritage Breeds:

Availability: while we strive to keep a diverse range of breeds available, not all breeds are available at all times due to seasonal variations and demand. If a particular breed interests you, feel free to contact us, and we can inform you about current availability or place an order for future hatches.

Standard Heritage Breeds

Light Sussex

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Light Sussex

are a large dual-purpose breed, good layers, friendly

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Light Sussex Chick
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Light Sussex Pullet
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Light Sussex Adult
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Buff Sussex

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Buff Sussex

are a large dual-purpose breed, good layers, friendly

A fluffy Buff Sussex chick standing on a bed of straw and dried grass, with a woven basket in the background.
Buff Sussex Chick
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Buff Sussex Pullets
A rooster with vibrant reddish-brown feathers and a dark tail stands inside a wire enclosure on a dirt ground.
Buff Sussex Rooster
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Lavender Sussex

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Lavender Sussex

are a large dual-purpose breed, good layers, friendly

A fluffy Lavender Sussex chick standing on a bed of straw and grass, with a woven basket in the background.
Lavender Sussex Chick
Light Sussex Pullets
Light Sussex Pullets
A group of four chickens, including a rooster and three hens, standing on straw inside a fenced area.
Light Sussex Adult
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Two Silver Spangled Hamburgh chickens standing on grass. The chickens have distinctive white feathers with black spangles, red combs, and wattles. A wooden structure is visible in the background.

Silver Spangled Hamburgh

Rhode Island Red Pullets

Rhode Island Red

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Plymouth Rock

Speckled Sussex

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Speckled Sussex

are a large dual-purpose breed, good layers, friendly

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Speckled Sussex Chick
Speckled Sussex Pullets
Speckled Sussex Pullets
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Speckled Sussex Adult
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Gold Laced Wyandotte

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Gold Laced Wyandotte

striking, small-medium sized chicken, active and love to free range and lay a bright white egg

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Gold Laced Wyandotte Chick
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Gold Laced Wyandote Pullet
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Gold Laced Wyandotte Adult
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Silver Laced Wyandotte

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Wyandotte

known for its beautiful, laced feathers patterns, dependable egg production when not broody, friendly

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Silver Laced Wyandotte Chick
Two Silver Laced Wyandotte chickens in a wire cage, with a blurred outdoor background
Silver Laced Wyandotte Pullet
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Silver Laced Wyandotte Adult Hen

Gold Laced

Silver Laced

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Barnevelder

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Barnevelder

known for their beautiful brown eggs and unique feather pattern, hardy and love to forage

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Barnevelder Chick
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Barnevelder Adult
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Double Laced Gold

Blue Laced Gold

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Silver Spangled Hamburgh

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Silver Spangled Hamburgh

striking, small-medium sized chicken, active and love to free range and lay a bright white egg

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Silver Spangled Hamburgh Chick
Two black and white chickens standing inside a wooden coop.
Silver Spangled Hamburgh Pullets
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Silver Spangled Hamburgh Adult
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Easter Egger(Brown)

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Easter Egger (Brown Egg Layer)

friendly, hardy birds with diverse feather patterns laying an olive or brown egg

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Easter Egger (Brown Egg Layer) Chick
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Easter Egger (Brown Egg Layer) Adult
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Easter Egger (Olive Egg Layer) Chick

Easter Egger (Brown Egg Layers)

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Easter Egger (Olive)

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Easter Egger (Olive Egg Layer)

friendly, hardy birds with diverse feather patterns laying an olive or brown egg

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Easter Egger (Olive Egg Layer) Chick
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Easter Egger (Olive Egg Layer) Adult
Three chickens with red combs and dark feathers standing on the ground in front of a wire fence.

    Brown

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      White

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Cream Legbar

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Cream Legbar

autosexing breed known for their gorgeous blue eggs, friendly and active, reliable egg production.

Cream Legbar Chick
Cream Legbar Chick
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Cream Legbar Pullet
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Cream Legbar Adult
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Rhode Island Red

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Rhode Island Red

is a hardy, dual purpose, excellent egg laying ability, resilient is various climates

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Rhode Island Red Chick
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Rhode Island Red Pullets
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Rhode Island Red Adult Hen
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Dark brahma chick

Gold Partridge chick

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Brown Leghorn

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Brown Leghorn

known for their fluffy plumage and docile and gentle nature, good layers.

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Brown Leghorn Chick
Leghorn Pullets
Leghorn Pullets
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White Leghorn

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White Leghorn

known for their fluffy plumage and docile and gentle nature, good layers.

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White Leghorn chick
White Leghorn Pullet
White Leghorn Pullet
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White Leghorn Hen
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White Australorp

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White Australorp

Originating from Australia, they are a hardy chicken breed with excellent egg laying ability, quite calm

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New Hampshire chick
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White Australorps Pullet - point of lay pullet
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White Australorp Adult Hen
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Blue Australorp

Three Australorp chickens with dark feathers and bright red combs are perched on a wooden beam inside a coop. The background shows a wire mesh and a yellow tarp.

Blue Australorp

Originating from Australia, they are a hardy chicken breed with excellent egg laying ability, quite calm

A small, fluffy black chick standing on a bed of straw and dried grass, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Blue Australorp Chick
Three Australorp chickens with dark feathers and bright red combs are perched on a wooden beam inside a coop. The background shows a wire mesh and a yellow tarp.
Blue Australorps Adult
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Buff Orpington

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Buff Orpington

known for their fluffy plumage and docile and gentle nature, good layers

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Buff Orpington Chick
Buff Orpington Pullet
Buff Orpington Pullet
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Buff Orpington Hen
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Splash Orpington

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Splash Orpington

known for their fluffy plumage and docile and gentle nature, good layers

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Splash Orpington Chick
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Splash Orpington Adult
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Blue Orpington

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Blue Orpington

known for their fluffy plumage and docile and gentle nature, good layers

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Blue Orpington Chick
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Blue Orpington Adult
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New Hampshire

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New Hampshire

robust, dual-purpose breed, phenomenal egg layers and fast to feather up and to grow, hardy in various climates

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New Hamsphire chick
New Hampshire Pullet
New Hampshire Pullet
New Hampshire Adult
New Hampshire Adult
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Lavender Araucana

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Lavender Araucana

unique, known for laying beautiful blue eggs, often featuring tufted ears, hardy and active

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Lavender Araucana Chick
A light gray chicken standing on grass.
Lavender Araucana Adult
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    Brown

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      White

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Plymouth Rock

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Plymouth Rock

docile nature, great for eggs and meat, hardy

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Easter Egger (Olive Egg Layer) Chick

Easter Egger (Brown Egg Layers)

A small black chick with a white patch on its head and neck is standing on a bed of straw and dried grass. Its beak is light-colored, and its feet are yellow. The chick is facing to the right.
Plymouth Rock
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Plymouth Rock Pullets
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Plymouth Rock Adult
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Welsummer

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Welsummer

known for their unique crested feathers on top of their head, friendly and curious

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Welsummer Chick
Welsummer Pullet
Welsummer Pullet
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Welsummer Adult Hen
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Ancona

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Ancona

The Ancona is an active, hardy heritage breed known for its striking black-and-white mottled feathers and excellent egg-laying ability.

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Vorwerk Chick
Ancona Pullet
Ancona Pullet
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Ancona Hen
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Commercial Layer Chicken

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Commercial Layer Chicken

Commercial layer chickens are purpose-bred hybrids developed for maximum egg production & feed efficiency.

Commercial Layer chicks
Commercial Layer chicks
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Black Australorp

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Black Australorp Adult

relitivley rare breed that produce a rich chocolate brown egg, calm temperament

Black Australorp Chick
Black Australorp Chick
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Black Australorp Adult
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Rare Heritage Breeds

Dark Brahma

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Dark Brahma

known for their impressive size, feathered legs and gentle temperament

Dark Brahma Pullet
Dark Brahma Pullet
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Dark Brahma Adult
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Gold Partridge Brahma

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Gold Partridge Brahma

known for their impressive size, feathered legs and gentle temperament

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Gold Partridge Chick
Gold Partridge Pullet
Gold Partridge Pullet
Gold Partridge Adult
Gold Partridge Adult
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Blue Copper Maran

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Blue Copper Maran Rooster

relitivley rare breed that produce a rich chocolate brown egg, calm temperament

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Blue Copper Maran chick
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Blue Copper Maran Pullet
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Blue Copper Maran Adult Hen
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Black Copper Maran

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Black Copper Maran

relitivley rare breed that produce a rich chocolate brown egg, calm temperament

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Black Copper Maran Chick
Black Copper Maran Pullet
Black Copper Maran Pullet
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Black Copper Maran
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Vorwerk

A group of chickens, including a prominent rooster with a red comb and black and brown feathers, standing near a hanging feeder in a coop with corrugated metal walls.

Vorwerk

relatively rare breed, consistent layers, rarely broody, known for their distinctive black and gold feathers.

A small chick with black and yellow feathers stands on a bed of hay, with a woven basket in the background.
Vorwerk Chick
A group of Vorwerk chickens inside a wire cage, standing on a green surface. The chickens have distinctive golden-brown and black plumage. The background shows a blurred view of trees and a natural outdoor setting.
Vorwerk Pullets
A group of chickens, including a prominent rooster with a red comb and black and brown feathers, standing near a hanging feeder in a coop with corrugated metal walls.
Vorwerk Adult
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Polish

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Polish

known for their unique crested feathers on top of their head, friendly and curious

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Polish Chick
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Polish Adult
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Commercial Layer

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Commercial Layer

Commercial layer chickens are purpose-bred hybrids developed for maximum egg production & feed efficiency.

Commercial Layer Chicks
Commercial Layer Chicks
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Why Choose Heritage Breeds?

Heritage breeds offer distinct advantages, such as hardiness, adaptability, and rich historical significance. At Grandchester Heritage Chickens, each breed is part of our commitment to preserving traditional poultry lines and promoting a sustainable, healthy lifestyle for both birds and owners.

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