The wind swept feather curls appearance is simply adorable. It is important to know that "frizzle" is not a breed, it is a genetic characteristic of feathers that curl upwards. Any breed can be paired with an existing frizzle to result in offspring that may frizzle.
You will receive (1) surprise frizzled bird per quantity ordered.
A starter pullet gives families a jump start on chicken ownership, allows families to skip the need to invest in a heated brooder, and there is less wait time for eggs. Selecting a specific hatch date of a starter pullet is your commitment to pick her up within a week of order placement on your choice of Saturday or Monday. Make sure you select the hatch date desired to ensure your starter pullet is the age you want. For further guidance on what age they can begin to be accimated to outside tempatures, read the section on Considerations of Starter Pullets prior to purchasing.
Feather Color: We will select the feather color for this starter pullet randomly based on what we have available. Only order if you do not have a feather color choice. Some of the possible feather colors that might be used to fulfill your order include: red, black, white, and more.
Due to the nature of the frizzle gene, it is rare that you will get two birds that look exactly alike. While all 'frizzle' chicks purchased will have a parent that has the frizzle appearance, how your chick feathers grow will be part of what makes it unique. It can range from a high level of curled feathers, moderate curl, or in some cases may remain smooth.
If the level of frizzle appearance is important such as for a show bird, it is recommended to order several to ensure you get 1 or more with your desired appearance.
The "F" gene (frizzle) allows the feathers to curl forward instead of laying flat like a smooth-feathered chicken. To avoid the offspring "Curlies", in which the poor bird's feathers are so brittle they break and give the chicken a featherless, naked appearance, we do not breed two frizzles together. It is preferred to breed a frizzle chicken with a smooth chicken to avoid feather breakage which results in 50% of the offspring to frizzle and 50% may not have the appearance of curled feathers. When ordering a frizzle chick, you may not know if your chick will have the frizzled appearance until his/her feathers grow in.
Awareness of their care is important.Because their feathers curl forward, they leave the chicken more vulnerable to having their skin pecked and having feathers easily are pulled out. They also do not fly, so roost bars and nesting boxes need to be lower to the ground. They are not as cold hardy as smooth feathered chickens. Making it even more important that they do not get wet in winter. Chicken breeds with frizzled feathers are rare and very gorgeous to many chicken lovers.
Starter Pullet: 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.