Frizzles are little charmers that look like they’ve just walked out of a hair salon on a windy day, with their curled feathers puffing every which way. Kids adore their silly appearance, and families love how their small size and big personality make them a joy to keep.
Feather Colors
The fun begins with their surprise feather colors; anything from black, white, red, buff, splash, or mottled. Keep in mind: “frizzle” isn’t a breed, it’s a genetic trait that makes feathers curl upwards. Any breed can be paired with a frizzle parent to produce offspring with curled feathers.
Because of the frizzle gene, no two birds look exactly alike. Your chick may develop highly curled feathers, moderate curls, or in some cases, remain smooth. If a specific frizzle appearance is important (such as for showing), we recommend ordering multiple chicks to increase your chances of getting one with the look you want.
Frizzles are carefully bred with smooth-feathered partners to avoid “Curlies,” a condition where brittle feathers break and leave a nearly featherless bird. About 50% of offspring will have the frizzled appearance while the other half may remain smooth.
Eggs Hens Gift
These little beauties still pull their weight! Expect 2–4 small cream or tinted eggs per week, perfect for snacking, baking, or letting kids collect their first “mini egg basket.”
Personality
Frizzles are curious, friendly, and full of character. They love following kids around the yard, scratching for treats, and interacting with the family. Their playful personalities make them as fun as they are photogenic, and they’re ideal for households looking for a gentle, hands-on pet chicken.
Physical Characteristics
Bantam Frizzles are tiny, weighing only 1–2 lbs, but packed with personality. Their curled feathers make them look extra fluffy and whimsical, though special care is needed: frizzled feathers are more fragile, so roost bars and nesting boxes should be lower, and they should stay dry in winter since they’re less cold-hardy than smooth-feathered breeds.
History
The frizzle gene has been admired for centuries in Asia and Europe, eventually becoming prized among backyard and exhibition chickens. Today, frizzles—especially in Bantam size—are celebrated for their adorable appearance and playful charm, making them rare and highly sought after by chicken enthusiasts worldwide.
Sexing Method:
Bantams are generally only offered as unsexed straight runs because their sex is not reliably identifiable and vent sexing is unsafe for bantam breeds. To assist families, we offer unsexed chicks with our female coverage option or DNA-sexed females. Without DNA sexing, plan for roughly 50% or more of your order to be roosters. Some families order extra female covered chicks to ensure they get the number of girls they want, returning roosters for a store credit to use toward organic feed, more birds, or flock care.
Chick: Frizzle Surprise
Scheduling – Order Pick-Up Commitment
Standard Pick-Up Times
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Book a Special accommodation appointment
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.
👉 At checkout, please verify that your phone number is accurate and that it can receive text messages.
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).
Disclosure Statement (Colorado Law Compliance)
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.