Current Breeds We Carry

Breed Name Description Egg Color Availability
Heavy Laying Barnyard Hardy, excellent layers Mixed In Stock
Ayam Cemani Known for their BLACK Meat White/Cream Out of Stock
Lavender Orpington Dual-purpose, friendly Light Brown Out of Stock
Calico Cochin Bantam* Fluffy, Friendly Incredible broody Mothers Cream/ White In Stock
Serama Bantam* White/ Cream Out of Stock

Available Hatching Eggs

Breed Egg color Egg size Availability
Calico Cochin Bantam* Cream/Light Pink Small Available
Heavy Laying Barnyard MIXED Large Available
Ayam Cemani Cream Medium Limited
Lavender Orpington Light Brown Medium Sold out
Silkie Cochin Cross Cream/ White Medium Limited
Serama Bantam* White/Cream Small Limited

How To Order Chicks / Hatching Eggs

Follow these simple steps to place your order with us

1

Choose Your Flock

Browse our selection of chicks and hatching eggs to find the perfect breeds for your needs

2

Contact Us

Reach out via phone, text, or Facebook to discuss availability and pricing

3

Come Get your New Chicks!

We'll confirm your order details and arrange pickup or delivery

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Ayam Cemani

The All Black Chicken

Black rooster standing on straw with a gray wall in the background

Egg Color

Cream to light brown

Average Size

4-6 lbs

Temperament

Friendly, active, intelligent

The Ayam Cemani is a rare breed of chicken from Indonesia. They have a dominant gene that causes hyperpigmentation, making the chicken mostly black including feathers, beak, and internal organs.

Interesting Facts

  • Completely black inside and out, including bones and organs
  • Considered sacred and mystical in Indonesian culture
  • One of the rarest chicken breeds in the world
  • Excellent foragers and adapt well to free-range environments
  • Hens lay approximately 60-100 eggs per year

Setting up the Perfect Brooder for Your New Chicks

Everything you need to create a safe and comfortable home for your baby chicks

Brooder Setup Checklist

  • Choose a suitable brooder container
  • Install heat lamp or heating plate
  • Add bedding material
  • Set up waterer and feeder
  • Check temperature is 95°F for week 1

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What Breed of Chicken is Best for You?

Take our interactive quiz to find your perfect chicken match

What is your primary goal for raising chickens?

Maximum egg production
Friendly pets and companions
Show birds and unique appearance
Balanced eggs and temperament

How much space do you have available?

Limited space or urban setting
Moderate backyard space
Large rural property

What is your experience level with chickens?

First-time chicken keeper
Some experience with chickens
Experienced chicken keeper

What climate do you live in?

Cold winters
Hot summers
Moderate year-round

Do you have children or want very friendly birds?

Yes, very important
Somewhat important
Not a priority

What egg color interests you most?

Brown eggs
Blue or green eggs
Dark chocolate brown
Variety of colors

Your Perfect Chicken Breeds

Hatching Guide for Best Hatching Success

Download our free comprehensive guide to achieve the best hatching results

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Chickens

At Gumpert Homestead, we raise healthy, well-started chickens using hands-on care, thoughtful breeding, and real homestead experience. Our chickens are raised with a focus on strong genetics, calm temperaments, and long-term productivity, making them a great fit for backyard flocks, small farms, and growing homesteads.

Whether you’re new to keeping chickens or expanding an established flock, our birds are raised in clean environments with proper nutrition and daily observation—because healthy chickens start with responsible care. We prioritize hardy, adaptable birds that thrive in real-world farm conditions, not just ideal ones.

Why Choose Chickens from Gumpert Homestead?

Healthy, well-raised chickens
Ideal for egg production, breeding, or pets
Raised on a working family homestead
Trusted by backyard keepers & small farmers

Our chickens are suited for a variety of goals—from fresh eggs and sustainable food production to friendly additions to a family flock. We believe chickens should be productive, resilient, and enjoyable to raise, and we work hard to ensure every bird reflects that standard.

Raised by Homesteaders, for Homesteaders

As active homesteaders ourselves, we understand the importance of reliable livestock and honest information. We’re always happy to share guidance on flock care, housing, feeding, and integration so you can feel confident bringing new chickens home.

If you’re looking for farm-raised chickens you can trust, you’re in the right place.