Adult Emus
Emu farming began in Australia 70 years ago, and a wide range of products is manufactured from the emu. It is bred for its meat, as well as the skin for leather products. Emu oil is popular for its medicinal value.
Because young emus consume large quantities of caterpillars and grasshoppers, and adults eat burrs that entangle sheep wool, some farmers and ranchers find emus helpful. However, emus may stamp down wheat fields, eat large quantities of grain and jump over barbed wire fences.
Assorted Chicken Hatching Eggs (1 Dozen)
Assorted chicken hatching eggs are a great choice to incubate and hatch a variety of standard-size varieties. This assortment is hatchery choice and no special requests can be made on varieties when ordering. Different colors of the same breed will be counted as separate varieties. When ordering at least 6 eggs, you will receive at least 6 different varieties. Varieties included will only be non-meat breeds and could be any variety of standard chicken we sell at Meyer Hatchery.
Ayam Cemani (1 week old chicks)
The process begins with the founding breeder stock here in our trusted breeding program. The adults are fed a high quailty diet, high in omegas, as well as vitamin and mineral supplements, to ensure the health and necessary nutrition is being passed on from the mothers to the eggs. Those eggs are then delicately collected, incubated, monitored, and finally hatched in intricately planned micro-batches. The pure-black baby chicks are carefully inspected, head to toe, and hand-selected after they hatch. Remember, these chicks are the product of years of breeding, testing lineages, and selecting only the finest genetics that have moved forward in the program. Therefore, we ONLY sell the darkest and highest quality chicks. Each year, we only release a limited # of chicks.
Ayam Cemani (2-3 Weeks Old)
The process begins with the founding breeder stock here in our trusted breeding program. The adults are fed a high quailty diet, high in omegas, as well as vitamin and mineral supplements, to ensure the health and necessary nutrition is being passed on from the mothers to the eggs. Those eggs are then delicately collected, incubated, monitored, and finally hatched in intricately planned micro-batches. The pure-black baby chicks are carefully inspected, head to toe, and hand-selected after they hatch. Remember, these chicks are the product of years of breeding, testing lineages, and selecting only the finest genetics that have moved forward in the program. Therefore, we ONLY sell the darkest and highest quality chicks. Each year, we only release a limited # of chicks.
Ayam Cemani Eggs (Trio)
In Asia, Ayam Cemani are renowned as much for the mystical powers of their black meat as they are for their extraordinary ink-black feathers that shimmer with a metallic sheen of beetle green and purple. Ayam Cemani are friendly birds, and the hens lay about 60 to 100 cream-colored eggs their first year. A typical laying cycle lasts for about 20 to 30 eggs, then the hen will stop laying for three to six months. The eggs are unusually large in proportion to the size of the hen's body. Despite their hypnotic otherworldly beauty Ayam Cemani are usually hardy, low maintenance, and by disposition easy to handle.
Ayam Cemani Hatching Eggs
Excellent fertility from a flock of beautiful birds with no flaws. Producing a very limited number of culls. We are hatching these eggs weekly on the farm and have had fabulous results. These Cemani have beautiful black fibromelanistic presentation. Eggs of this quality are very hard to find and rarely offered. This flock is truly the pride and joy of this farm,.. producing birds that are competitively at a national level.
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APPROX. 500 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR
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EGG COLOR: CREAM
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MATURE WT: MALE 7 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.
Minimum order is 6 eggs per order (can mix and match breeds)
In Asia, Ayam Cemani are renowned as much for the mystical powers of their black meat as they are for their extraordinary ink-black feathers that shimmer with a metallic sheen of beetle green and purple. Ayam Cemani are friendly birds, and the hens lay about 60 to 100 cream-colored eggs their first year. A typical laying cycle lasts for about 20 to 30 eggs, then the hen will stop laying for three to six months. The eggs are unusually large in proportion to the size of the hen's body. Despite their hypnotic otherworldly beauty Ayam Cemani are usually hardy, low maintenance, and by disposition easy to handle.Ayam Cemani hen (Breeding age)
Our hens are good layers, they lay a cream-colored egg, not a black egg. They also lay a rather large egg for the size of this bird. The Ayam Cemani breed is for the true poultry enthusiasts, if you like eye candy in your yard this is the bird for you. this is a breeding project, do your homework before you purchase this bird. You must have an understanding of the Fibro gene. We only ship the blackest birds possible, but we cannot guarantee the distribution of black pigment in their offspring.
Ayam Cemani Juvenile (14-20 Weeks Old)
These females have been started for you and are 16 to 20 weeks of age. They have been fed 24% protein starter/grower crumbles and should be kept on starter/grower feed until they begin to lay at approximately 20 to 25 weeks. At 16 weeks old, they are mostly feathered out, so they won’t require a heat lamp as long as they are kept dry and out of the wind.
Ayam Cemani pullets
The one trademark quality of the Ayam Cemani is that both the roosters and hens are entirely black. They have an iridescent hue to their feathering, making them shine brilliantly in the sun.
Both roosters and hens are heavy bodied with muscular, lean tone. They reach weights of up to 7 pounds while females generally stay below 5 pounds. Males outweigh females and have tall, cascading tail feathers—creating quite a presence.
This breed is not bantam size—it is a standalone standard chicken breed
Ayam Cemani Rooster (Breeding age)
The one trademark quality of the Ayam Cemani is that both the roosters and hens are entirely black. They have an iridescent hue to their feathering, making them shine brilliantly in the sun.
Both roosters and hens are heavy bodied with muscular, lean tone. They reach weights of up to 7 pounds while females generally stay below 5 pounds. Males outweigh females and have tall, cascading tail feathers—creating quite a presence.
This breed is not bantam size—it is a standalone standard chicken breed
Ayam Cemani Roosters
The roosters normally weigh around 5 to 7 pounds at maturity they are a medium-sized fowl.
Despite their hypnotic otherworldly beauty Ayam Cemani are usually hardy and low maintenance. They tolerate the heat well and are also relatively cold-hardy. It is important to note that the Ayam Cemani tend to be flighty and if they are spooked, you will know it! They normally all fly up and scatter at the sound of the rooster's alarm.
Black Australorp Hatching Eggs (1 Dozen)
Black Australorp are layers of large brown eggs and are a hardy choice for the homestead flock. Australorps are friendly and quiet and when fully mature, their black feathers have a beautiful green sheen. As the chicks grow, they will have white-tipped feathers until fully mature. The Black Australorp is the perfect choice for a hardy breed that will keep your egg basket full during the winter.
Black Silkie Bantam Chick
Blonde Emu Chicks
Emus are fun, goofy and incredibly curious birds. They are the second largest bird species and originate in Australia. When standing erect with neck outstretched, a emu measures approximately 6 feet tall. Males weigh approximately 120 pounds while the female is actually larger at about 130 pounds.
Emu chicks are very social and need at least one other companion emu. Please plan on buying at least two if you are just getting started.
Blue Silkie Bantam
Buff Silkie Bantam
DNA Sexed Emu Chicks
Emu farming began in Australia 70 years ago, and a wide range of products is manufactured from the emu. It is bred for its meat, as well as the skin for leather products. Emu oil is popular for its medicinal value.
Because young emus consume large quantities of caterpillars and grasshoppers, and adults eat burrs that entangle sheep wool, some farmers and ranchers find emus helpful. However, emus may stamp down wheat fields, eat large quantities of grain and jump over barbed wire fences
Dong Tao (Three months old chick)
Are you looking for a unique and rare breed of chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Dong Tao Chicken, also known as the Vietnamese chicken. With its distinctive appearance and fascinating history, this breed has captivated poultry enthusiasts worldwide. From their muscular legs to their vibrant plumage, these chickens are truly a sight to behold. In this article, we’ll delve into the background and characteristics of Dong Tao Chicken and help you determine if it’s the right fit for your farm or homestead. So let’s get started!
Dong Tao chicks (Two weeks old)
Dong Tao cockerel
Dong Tao pullet
Dong Tao Rooster (Breeding age)
Are you looking for a unique and rare breed of chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Dong Tao Chicken, also known as the Vietnamese chicken. With its distinctive appearance and fascinating history, this breed has captivated poultry enthusiasts worldwide. From their muscular legs to their vibrant plumage, these chickens are truly a sight to behold. In this article, we’ll delve into the background and characteristics of Dong Tao Chicken and help you determine if it’s the right fit for your farm or homestead. So let’s get started!
Easter Egger Hatching Eggs
he Genetic Selection for the Easter Eggers has been done through Centurion Poultry through the Vario-Ovo project. The Easter Eggers will produce 300-310 eggs in 52 weeks of lay. This cross has been selected for prolific laying and egg size. Productions of Blue Eggs will be around 85% while 15% will range in colors from a light cream to a light brown. The Father to the Easter Egger carries the Dominant Blue Gene while the mother is a Leghorn. The Leghorn Mother adds to the makeup of a hearty self-sufficient bird on the homestead while earning its keep with prolific laying and voracious foraging abilities
Emu Chick (one week)
Emu farming began in Australia 70 years ago, and a wide range of products is manufactured from the emu. It is bred for its meat, as well as the skin for leather products. Emu oil is popular for its medicinal value.
Because young emus consume large quantities of caterpillars and grasshoppers, and adults eat burrs that entangle sheep wool, some farmers and ranchers find emus helpful. However, emus may stamp down wheat fields, eat large quantities of grain and jump over barbed wire fences.
Emu Hatching Eggs
The minimum order quantity for Emu Hatching eggs is 3. They are currently available!
Besides ducklings and chicks, we also sell emu hatching eggs for those of you that want to incubate and hatch your own emu on your farm. Emu hatching eggs for sale are of the highest quality!
Emu hatching eggs are carefully selected for the best emu eggs for incubation and hatching. Emus live in large group paddocks so the rate of fertility is very good for our emu hatching eggs.
They should be set within seven days of our shipping them. The ideal holding temperature before setting is 60 degrees. As incubation times vary due to the incubator temperature, we recommend placing the eggs in the incubator during the middle of the week if you are hatching these in a classroom. This way you are sure they will be hatching during the week and not over the weekend. Typically, 80% of the eggs you buy are fertile. We guarantee the eggs to be true to breed variety and to arrive in good condition.
Grey rooster Eggs
Lavender Silkie Chick (Unsexed)
Rhode Island Red Hatching Eggs
Rhode Island Red eggs are brown in color. The Rhode Island Reds are known for being top egg producers as well as being an excellent dual-purpose breed. These deep mahogany-colored birds are both cold and heat-hardy as well as being great foragers. Meyer Hatchery Rhode Island Reds are a production strain, they are perfect for those seeking high egg yield.
Silkies Bantam Chicks (1 Week old)
Splash Silkie Bantam Chick
Two weeks old Ayam Cemani chicks (set of 10 chicks)
The process begins with the founding breeder stock here in our trusted breeding program. The adults are fed a high quailty diet, high in omegas, as well as vitamin and mineral supplements, to ensure the health and necessary nutrition is being passed on from the mothers to the eggs. Those eggs are then delicately collected, incubated, monitored, and finally hatched in intricately planned micro-batches. The pure-black baby chicks are carefully inspected, head to toe, and hand-selected after they hatch. Remember, these chicks are the product of years of breeding, testing lineages, and selecting only the finest genetics that have moved forward in the program. Therefore, we ONLY sell the darkest and highest quality chicks. Each year, we only release a limited # of chicks.
White Emus Chicks
The rare white emu is a resident of Australia and is the second largest bird in the world. They avoid living in dense forests and arid terrains.
Emu farming began in Australia 70 years ago, and a wide range of products is manufactured from the emu. It is bred for its meat, as well as the skin for leather products. Emu oil is popular for its medicinal value.
Because young emus consume large quantities of caterpillars and grasshoppers, and adults eat burrs that entangle sheep wool, some farmers and ranchers find emus helpful. However, emus may stamp down wheat fields, eat large quantities of grain and jump over barbed wire fence
White Silkie Bantam
Young White Emus
Emu farming began in Australia 70 years ago, and a wide range of products is manufactured from the emu. It is bred for its meat, as well as the skin for leather products. Emu oil is popular for its medicinal value.
Because young emus consume large quantities of caterpillars and grasshoppers, and adults eat burrs that entangle sheep wool, some farmers and ranchers find emus helpful. However, emus may stamp down wheat fields, eat large quantities of grain and jump over barbed wire fences.