The Bielefelder is commonly referred to as the über-chicken. These beautiful hens are devoted to gift you with lots of jumbo brown eggs, and they come with one of the rarest built-in features in poultry: the ability to be auto-sexed at hatch. This means you can know right away if your chick is a boy or a girl, which is perfect for families that do not want to fall in love with a chick only to discover later that it is a rooster in disguise. The Bielefelder offers dual purpose utility, huge eggs, auto-sexing function, gentle temperaments, and striking feather colors make them a top choice in almost every category.
Feather Colors:
Bielefelders wear a stunning “cuckoo” patterned plumage of warm browns, golden reds, and black barring, which creates a woven tapestry look across their feathers. At hatch, they are auto-sexing with about ninety five percent accuracy. Day-old cockerels have yellow ocher down with light brown dorsal stripes and white barring on the head. Day-old pullets are light brown with rich dark brown dorsal stripes and smaller barring on the head. This makes it simple for families to choose with confidence right from the start.
Egg Gifting:
These hens are generous providers, gifting four to five large brown eggs per week. Their point of lay is earlier than many breeds, and although they may start with smaller eggs, they quickly progress to medium eggs right out of the gate. Within a couple of months, you will be collecting jumbo eggs that average around seventy grams each. The Bielefelder’s egg color is also unique; their brown shells have a subtle pink undertone that makes them stand out in any basket.
Personality:
Bielefelders are gentle giants with outgoing and inquisitive natures. Many chicken keepers describe them as more like dogs than birds. They follow you around, show curiosity in everything you do, and yet remain calm and approachable. Hens will sing a cheerful song after laying an egg, but otherwise they are not noisy, making them excellent for family settings and suburban backyards.
History:
Bielefelders were developed in the German city of Bielefeld in the early 1970s by breeder Gerd Roth. He combined several breeds, including the cuckoo Malines, Amrock, Wyandotte, and New Hampshire, to create a chicken that was hardy, productive, and beautiful. The result was a dual purpose bird that matures quickly, thrives in cold weather, and even enjoys the snow and rain. Their performance as consistent layers of large eggs, combined with their calm temperament and stunning feather patterns, quickly earned them international recognition.
Sexing Method:
The Bielefelder is one of the very few breeds where you can tell males from females at hatch by sight, thanks to its auto-sexing genetics. This provides about ninety five percent accuracy and allows families to start with the confidence that they are raising hens rather than roosters. For the small chance of error, we still uphold our promise. If your female coverage chick grows into a rooster, we will give that boy a free home and provide a store credit for the original purchase price with healthy rooster return.
For families who want absolute certainty, we also offer DNA sexing services. DNA is the only truly accurate method, but it is a bigger investment, costing about three times more than a female covered chick. The choice is yours. We are here to make sure your flock is the perfect fit for your family.
Chick: Bielefelder
Scheduling – Order Pick-Up Commitment
Standard Pick-Up Times
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Placing an order is your commitment to pick up your order based as described below:
Available Now Orders
Chickens (already hatched): Must be picked up within 6 days of purchase. Pick-up during standard times or by booking a special accommodation appointment.
Puppies & Kittens: “Go home” dates will be listed at purchase. You may also book an earlier pick-up appointment if available.
Feed & Supplies: Must be picked up within 1 year of purchase. Pick up at your convenience during standard pick-up times or book a special accommodation appointment.
Pre-Orders
A pre-order indicates the estimated month your animals will be ready for pick-up.
Once notified your order is ready, you must pick up within 6 days of notification (any time during the month it becomes available).
Notifications are sent via text to the number provided at checkout.
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DNA-Sexed Orders
DNA-sexed chicks must be picked up within 6 days of notification.
We are unable to extend free boarding.
If not picked up within 6 days, the order will be forfeited.
The DNA testing fee deposit is non-refundable, but store credit (minus the testing fee per bird) will be issued.
Order Abandonment
Placing an order is a commitment to being available for pick-up within the stated timeframe.
Refunds are not provided. Instead, store credit is issued for a future order.
Store credit is valid for up to 3 years from the date issued (per Colorado law).
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By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
No Refund Policy: All sales are final. Refunds are not available for abandoned, forfeited, or canceled orders. Store credit may be issued as described above.
Store Credit Validity: Store credit is valid for up to three (3) years from the date of issuance, after which it may be considered abandoned property under Colorado law.
Customer Responsibility: Customers are responsible for timely pick-up within the stated windows (including the 1-year deadline for feed & supplies) and for providing accurate contact information. Please confirm at checkout that your phone number is correct and able to receive text messages.
Health & Welfare: Once animals or supplies are picked up, the customer assumes all responsibility for their current and future health and care.