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B E S T P O U LT RY 74 YEARS OF PROV I D I N G T H E

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74 YEARS OF PROVIDING THE BEST POULTRY

2018 CATALOG

B E S T P O U LT RY 74 YEARS OF PROV I D I N G T H E

Prices for birds appear in the back of the catalog.

You may order online or mail in the order form.

ORDER MINIMUMS Chickens .......................................................15 Bantams ........................................................20 Ducks ............................................................15 Geese ..............................................................8 Turkeys ..................................... (See pg. 46-47) Pheasants ......................................................35 Chukars .........................................................50 Ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas, and chickens ship separately.

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January Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

February – June Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July – December Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact Phone .................1-641-323-6100 1-800-247-7014 Email ..................sales@hoovershatchery.com Web ........................ hoovershatchery.com

HOOVER’S BIOSECURITY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT Poultry sold is originated directly from parent stock tested and found negative for pullorum typhoid diseases within the past 12 months. All of our breeders have had no incident of AI (avian influenza), AE (avian encephalomyelitis), and E. coli shown with our blood testing. We also vaccinate all of our breeders for marek’s, Bronchitis-Newcastle, bursal, fowl pox, laryngotracheitis, and salmonella. Hoover’s Hatchery works to receive permits from each state we ship to as part of our business.

Our Story z For some of us at Hoover’s, our day starts at 1:00 a.m. when we clock in and walk back to the hatchers to open those doors and see brand new beautifully hatched baby chicks. We like to think that we have the best job in the world! Hatching baby chicks is more of an art than a skill, and nothing makes us happier when we can perfectly pull this off.

On a hatch day, Hoover’s has a few different specialized teams that complete certain parts of our operation all at different times. Every person’s job is completely dependent on the other.

It’s taken us a while to get to where we are and our desire for constant improvement makes us better every day. Our teams include a hatch team, an order fulfillment team, and a customer service team. These teams keep us running from the wee hours of the morning to nearly 10 o’clock at night. We drink copious amounts of coffee, but we love every second of the challenge!

At Hoover’s, we’re family. This family tradition has carried on over the past 74 years, back when Bob Hoover started the hatchery in the summer of 1944. Bob’s father owned the Rudd creamery and eventually the creamery turned into Hoover’s Hatchery. Today, Hoover’s Hatchery takes up the very footprint the old creamery did, plus some! In the early 70s Doug and Mary Halsted started working at the hatchery, and eventually became owners in 1977. Mary ran the hatchery next to her husband and all five of their children. Now, Mary has slowed down and serves as our trusted advisor.

Hoover’s Hatchery has come a long way in 74 years, from starting as part of a creamery only hatching white leghorns, to a full catalog that now includes more than 100 breeds. We have a passion for backyard poultry. Most importantly, we have a passion for serving our customers and our communities.

We realize that without our customers, we wouldn’t be where we are today!

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FIRST DAY CHICK CARE

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When taking your chicks home give them access to warm drinking water (98 degrees) as soon as possible. Gently dip their beaks in the water so they know what it is and where it is.

Chicks should have a brooding area at least 105 degrees for the first hour and then lower the temperature to 95-96 degrees over the next few hours. You can lower the temperature by lifting the heat lamp. Chicks should be in a brooding area that has a surface temperature of 95-98 degrees for the first week.

Lower the temperature by 5 degrees per week until you reach 70 degrees.

Temperatures may need to be slightly higher for bantam chicks.

WATCH THE CHICKS BEHAVIOR TO SEE IF THE TEMPERATURE IS:

A. Too cold – Lots of crowding under the heat lamp.

B. Too warm – Lots of chicks spread out away from the heat lamp C. Just right – Some chicks are under the lamp, others are in close proximity and a few are spread out in other areas.

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Chicks should have at least a ½ sq. foot of space per chick to move away from the heating lamps if necessary.

Block corners of the pen with cardboard to make wider angles that are harder for chicks to pile up in.

If chicks have had a hard trip and appear weak or lethargic, mix about 2 tablespoons sugar into 1 quart warm water and give to the chicks. After 16 hours, switch to the regular water. Hoover’s also offers vitamins and electrolytes that can be shipped with chick orders.

To help chicks start eating, spread layers of wood shavings around brooding area and sprinkle feed on top. Switch to a regular chick feeder after one day.

Use larger wood shavings as bedding on the floor of the brooding area. Do not use sawdust, sand, cedar chips/shavings, or newspaper.

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FOOD & WATER

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Give chicks a starter/grower feed until they lay their first egg, then switch to an egg layer feed.

Use an easily accessible, 1 ft. trough feeder or round feeder and 1 gallon of water for every 25 chicks.

Chicks need continuous access to water and feed, unless they are 14 day old Cornish Cross Broilers. For broilers, you will need to restrict the feed at night, or 12 hours at a time. After the broilers are three days old restrict feed for 10 hours per day for three weeks.

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Chicks will use their beaks to groom or pick themselves. However, occasionally pecking amongst chicks will become a problem if the brooding area is too hot or too crowded. We suggest using a red heat lamp to reduce brightness and the tendency to peck at each other.

Occasionally, the rear end of a chick will get manure stuck to it “pasting up”.

If you see this happen, wash the “paste” off with a cloth and warm water.

This should last no more than a few days and is caused by stress from shipping.

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—–—– YOUR FREEZER CORNISH CROSS BROILER This is the bird that singlehandedly changed American eating habits. Before Cornish Cross Broilers were developed, a chicken dinner was a rare treat reserved for special occasions. Pre-Cornish Cross era chickens grew slowly while eating plenty of feed. Their meat was tasty but sparse. The Cornish Cross made broiler production efficient, and today it’s often the most inexpensive meat the grocery store sells.

Cornish Cross Broilers require special feeding and care but grow astonishingly fast.

They weigh nearly six pounds when only six weeks old by efficiently converting feed into flesh. Cornish Cross Broilers are the best choice for a person who wants to quickly produce delicious meat and has no plan to save hens for egg production.

MATURE WT: MALE 9-11 LBS. FEMALE 8-9 LBS.

RED RANGER Poultry breeders worked magic creating the Red Ranger, a bird that doesn’t need the special care of the Cornish Cross yet produces a meaty body relatively quickly. The breast meat of the Red Ranger is in natural proportion to the leg meat. The Red Ranger has strong legs with dark red feathers and black feathered highlights. A meat bird considered an excellent forager, able to withstand the environment of the free range or natural living. Rangers can be raised with standard heavy breed chickens as well. They are the best bird for a small flock owner wanting fast growing meat birds that are relatively easy to raise. Most Rangers are reddish colored but a few can be mostly white and will finish out at about 12 weeks of age.

APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 8-10 LBS. FEMALE 6-7 LBS.

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Our meat bird breeds are some of the most popular breeds amongst Hoover’s customers and there’s no doubt they love to fill their freezers! Looking for breeds that are dual purpose? All other dual-purpose breeds are labeled as such throughout the rest of our catalog.

CORNISH GAME HEN The Cornish Game Hen is a Cornish Cross Broiler pullet that is butchered at three weeks of age when it reaches a weight of 2.5-3 lbs.

HUSKY RED If you’re looking for a red feathered meat bird that has a faster growth rate than the Red Ranger, but also does well in free range environments, then the Husky Red is the bird for you. The Husky Reds will finish and mature slightly faster than the Red Ranger breed. They are a very versatile bird where they enjoy free range environments but can be raised in smaller areas as well. They are docile birds with red plumage and can be raised alongside other breeds.

APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 11 LBS. FEMALE 8 LBS.

RED BROILER The Red Broiler is a fast-growing meat bird with most of the same qualities as the Cornish Cross breed. The Red Broiler has red plumage throughout its body with white down feathering showing through. The Red Broiler tends to forage more and grow at a slightly slower rate than the Cornish Cross but faster than the Red Ranger. It’s a great bird for either backyard flocks, or confined areas.

APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 11 LBS. FEMALE 8 LBS.

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MEAT BIRD CARE The CORNISH CROSS BROILER is a very unique and remarkable bird. We like to think of it as the BBB - big breasted broiler - it has very broad breasts, large thighs, beautiful white plumage, and yellow skin. Its rapid growth is remarkable, along with great feed efficiency. You can actually see it grow before your eyes.

There are special steps to follow when raising the Broilers. In order to avoid bad legs and Ascites problems, we recommend the following steps...

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Restrict access to feed to 10 hours per day for the first 3 to 4 weeks. Be sure the chicks have adequate feeder space so most of the chicks can eat at the same time.

Limit protein in the feed to 20-22%.

Limit light to natural day length or 12 hours (whichever is longer).

Keep chicks warm with good ventilation, but avoid drafts.

Keep air quality high by keeping ammonia low.

Do not use straw for litter – use wood shavings or ground corn cobs.

If you want the birds to be a consistent weight at butcher, purchase either all pullets (hens) or all cox (roosters). If you want them to mature at different sizes, purchase the straight run. The pullets also make excellent Cornish game hens if butchered at 2 to 2 ½ lbs. live weight.

RAISE HOOVER’S CORNISH CROSS BROILERS AND WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED AT THE RESULTS! 8

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Poultry is the second most widely eaten meat in the world, accounting for about 30% of meat production worldwide!

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DUAL PURPOSE

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—–—– OF BOTH WORLDS RAINBOW (DIXIE) The Rainbow has one of the most unique feather color patterns you will ever see. It has every color you can imagine and no two birds look alike. The best part about this breed is that they make wonderful birds for small backyard flocks giving you opportunity to butcher them or keep the hens for eggs!

APPROX. 250 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

ASIAN BLACK The Asian Black is a slower growing bird. The males can reach market weight in 10 to 12 weeks, and the females take 15 weeks. Its striking colors, with a blue/ green hue on the black and red feather pattern, makes it a beautiful addition to any flock. It is a hardy bird that can adapt to many growing conditions.

APPROX. 250 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

BARNEVELDER

RARE BREED

Barnevelders are medium heavy, dual-purpose birds that are very cold hardy. Their beautiful doublelaced brown and blue feathers are just another perk of this docile bird that takes to foraging easily. The Barnevelders are single combed with yellow legs. *Barnevelder sold as straight run only.

APPROX. 160 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6.5 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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While some layers are labeled with the dual-purpose banner throughout the catalog, we have some breeds at Hoover’s that stand out above the rest as true dual-purpose breeds. We think the dual-purpose breeds are great for small flocks, and we would never want these overlooked!

TURKENS The Turkens are not half chicken and half turkey, they are a unique chicken with a bare neck like the turkey, and with very little feathering around the breast and wing areas. In spite of their lack of feathers, they are very cold weather tolerant. They are friendly and easy to tame, plus they make for great conversation with curious neighbors! *Sold as straight run only.

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APPROX. 265 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6.5 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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LAYER BREEDS

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thE New EnglanDERS Our New England layer line-up is full of moxie – with breeds that boast cold hardiness, good temperaments, and excellent egg laying qualities through the coldest winters. Carefully selecting chicken breeds provides an opportunity to enjoy a diverse group of productive breeds and honors the states they were named for.

Most American chicken breeds were developed years ago for outstanding egg and meat production and they’re just as useful today. Often the breed’s creators named them for their home state.

DELAWARE The Delaware breed was developed in 1940 by George Ellis in the state of Delaware. These hardy birds make great dual-purpose breeds to add to any flock. They have white plumage with some black barring on the feather ends of their hackles. This breed matures quickly and the hens make great egg layers. The DUAL PURPOSE Delaware breed does well in free range environments and this should be kept in mind when selecting these birds for your backyard or farm. This breed also tends to be calm and docile.

APPROX. 260 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 8.5 LBS. FEMALE 6.5 LBS.

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Egg laying chickens are amazing creatures that are mostly adaptable, amazing foragers, and can enrich your daily diet. At Hoover’s we believe that a diverse chicken assortment in your flock will keep daily chores interesting, and bird watching may become a hobby due to the variance in breed personalities. You won’t be disappointed by our selection!

NEW HAMPSHIRE RED

DUAL PURPOSE

New Hampshire Red poultry breeders likely envied Rhode Island for having a chicken breed named for their state. By the mid-1930s they’d perfected a breed in the Granite State that grows a bit faster than the Rhode Island and was an important broiler breed until the era of modern hybrids. New Hampshire Red pullets sport light rusty red feathers and lay about 240 eggs each year.

APPROX. 240 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6.5 LBS. FEMALE 6.5 LBS.

THESE NEW ENGLAND BREEDS KEEP LAYING THROUGH THE NORTHERN REGION’S

chill and snow.

A MIXED FLOCK OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND RHODE ISLAND

REDS YIELDS PLENTIFUL BROWN EGGS LAID BY HENS WITH FEATHERS OF DIFFERENT SHADES OF RED.

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LAYER BREEDS – THE NEW ENGLANDERS CONTINUED RHODE ISLAND RED Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state but the breed developed there in the late 1800s made huge changes in chicken husbandry. The Rhode Island Red’s amazing ability to lay about 265 eggs a year made it famous worldwide and became the parent of several modern hybrid egg layers. These glossy mahogany colored hens with black tail feathers are as beautiful as they are gentle and productive.

APPROX. 265 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 8 LBS. FEMALE 6.5 LBS.

RHODE ISLAND WHITE Being from the same state as the Rhode Island Reds, the creator of the Rhode Island Whites wanted the two breeds to be similar in body shape to prevent being confused with White Plymouth Rocks. The Rhode Island White chickens have blocky body figures that are deep and broad. The males make great meat DUAL PURPOSE chickens due to their well-rounded breast meat. The breed is known for its great egg laying through the winter and being very calm and docile birds. *Sold as straight run only.

APPROX. 250 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 8 LBS. FEMALE 6.5 LBS.

JERSEY GIANTS

BLACK JERSEY GIANT/WHITE JERSEY GIANT In the late 1800s New Jersey breeders created a chicken designed to rival the meatiness of the turkeys back then. The massive Black Jersey Giant was the result of merging the genetics of several large breeds. Later, the white Jersey Giant was created. Roosters often weigh DUAL PURPOSE an amazing 11 pounds with hens only a few pounds lighter. They grow slowly but eventually are a third larger than most other heavy breeds. These birds are ideal for anyone wanting an impressive hen that lays about 240 extra-large eggs annually. When younger, the birds will mature relatively quick, but they tend to reach a marketable meat weight slower than other breeds. It could take up to 9 months for this bird to fill out its meat proportions.

APPROX. 240 X-LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 11 LBS. FEMALE 9 LBS.

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PLYMOUTH ROCK Plymouth Rocks are as beautiful and productive as they are easy to care for. In 1620 a travel weary band of Pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock. Years DUAL PURPOSE DUAL PURPOSE later an ideal backyard chicken breed was named BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK in honor of this famous site. They link the flock owner with American history while yielding abundant eggs and tasty meat. White Rocks are just as productive as their Barred cousins and are as brilliant white as fresh snow. In bygone days when nearly every farm had a chicken flock the utility and beauty of these birds made them the breed of choice. Few birds are as stunningly regal as a Plymouth Rock strolling across a summer lawn. With a New England heritage, they don’t let January’s blizzards interrupt laying.

APPROX. 250 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 9.5 LBS. FEMALE 7.5 LBS.

SPECKLED SUSSEX Speckled Sussex birds originated in England near AD 43, making them one of the oldest known breeds. The oldest and most common coloring is the speckled breed that has dark brown or mahogany colored feathers, and some black and blue feathers with white ends making the speckles show throughout their plumage. The speckles can become more prominent as the bird molts each year.

DUAL PURPOSE

APPROX. 240 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 9 LBS. FEMALE 7 LBS.

DOMINIQUE The Dominique is considered a “heritage” bird because it is considered America’s oldest breed of chicken. It is believed that the breed was developed as early as 1750 and came to northeast America with the European settlers. Dominique hens tend to be calm and personable. Their calm, steady demeanor RARE BREED makes them successful as show birds or family pets.

At first glance, Dominiques and Barred Rocks appear strikingly similar. The strongest difference is that the Dominiques possess a rose comb while Barred Rocks possess a single comb.

APPROX. 245 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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WinsomE WyAnDottEs These lacy girls aren’t all show with their elegantly patterned feathers. They are also great egg layers. However, Wyandottes are one of the most strikingly beautiful chickens to grace a backyard flock. Developed in New York, they are quiet, easy to manage and are one of the most winter hardy of all breeds. *Columbian Wyandotte and Blue Laced Red Wyandotte sold as straight run only.

SILVER LACED WYANDOTTE

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GOLDEN LACED WYANDOTTE

RARE BREED

BLUE LACED RED WYANDOTTE COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTE APPROX. 245 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 7 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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Brilliant BrahmAs This perfect backyard chicken breed is named for India’s Brahmaputra River. The breed probably came to the United States on Nineteenth Century sailing ships or it may have been developed here from other Asian breeds. Either way, Brahmas are enormous. Hens weigh about 10 pounds with loose fluffy feathers that make them look even bigger. Feathers cover their feet and shanks, keeping them warm in winter. Their docile, gentle, and quiet temperament makes them one of the best breeds around children. Hens lay about 200 medium sized brown eggs annually, sometimes go broody, and are attentive mothers. *All Brahma color varieties sold as straight run only.

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LIGHT BRAHMA

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BUFF BRAHMA

APPROX. 200 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 18 LBS. FEMALE 14 LBS.

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OutstanDing Orpingtons One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and for families with young children, is named for the English town where it was developed. Orpingtons come in several feather colors but all are big quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. One of the gentlest of breeds, Orpingtons are easy to manage. Buffs are the most common color and lay about 220 brown eggs a year. Black Australorps are Black Orpingtons that originate from Australia. *Lavender Orpington sold as straight run only.

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BUFF ORPINGTON

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LAVENDER ORPINGTON

APPROX. 220 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 8.5 LBS. FEMALE 7 LBS.

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BLACK AUSTRALORP

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KNOW? Eggs are very high in “complete� protein because their proteins contain all of the essential amino acids that people need. Eggs contain all of the B vitamins and are considered a good source of vitamins A and D.

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SeX LINKS For years, folks have been mixing breeds to come up with the best of the best sex-links and hybrid chickens. Hoover’s is happy to bring you the best selection of sex-link chickens available on the market, offering you a great mix of black, amber, and red hybrid choices all from one hatchery. At Hoover’s we know you won’t be disappointed in the performance of our sex-link chickens.

ISA BROWN One of the top sellers in the industry because of the number of eggs they lay and their demeanor. The ISA Browns have excellent shell quality and texture. A docile bird, extremely easy to work with. When they are hatched the pullets are red and the cockerels are white.

APPROX. 300 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

AMBERLINK This graceful white and amber colored sex link can lay eggs like no one’s business. Even in the cold dark winters! It is derived from the ISA genetic line and doesn’t disappoint in egg production and cold hardiness. It is a very well balanced bird that lays nice medium size table eggs. They are docile and make great foragers.

APPROX. 270 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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GOLDEN COMET Another great sex-link chicken that has great egg laying qualities, making this another top, red sex-link choice for your backyard flock!

APPROX. 260 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

CINNAMON QUEEN A beloved breed that takes the best qualities from its parents, a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Silver Laced Wyandotte hen. The Cinnamon Queens are wonderful egg layers and take the cold hardiness from their parents. Even through the winter, they will ensure that you have eggs all year long!

APPROX. 260 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

TETRA BROWN The Tetra Brown is the bird of choice for today’s egg farmers. It is a hybrid type of sex link, originally the result of crossing Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, but now contains genetics from a wide range of breeds. They are a very docile bird and will get along in almost any environment.

APPROX. 260 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

PRODUCTION RED The Production Red isn’t a true sex link, but it performs like one! This breed is one of the most hardy and productive birds Hoover’s offers. The hens lay goodsized eggs that have strong shell quality.

APPROX. 260 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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LAYER BREEDS – SEX LINKS CONTINUED BLACK SEX LINK The Black Sex Link is an excellent brown egg layer. It is created from a Barred Rock hen and a Rhode Island Red cockerel. This creates a very versatile bird that is a great egg layer, has the temperament of a Barred Plymouth Rock and can hold its own through the cold dark winter.

APPROX. 265 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 5 LBS.

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SAPPHIRE GEM This brand new sex-link chicken will amaze you with its blue and lavender colored plumage. This Czech breed is an excellent egg layer and great forager. It does well in hot climates and is a breed very close to the Old Andalusians. This bird is a specialty hybrid that was created by a breeder in the Czech Republic.

APPROX. 290 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

CALICO PRINCESS The Calico Princess is topaz colored and its feathers alternate in color between the light red-orange and white making it seem like a glimmering topaz stone.

They are great egg layers and do well in many different environments. They are also robust and can adapt well to different climates. This bird is a specialty hybrid that was created by a breeder in the Czech Republic.

APPROX. 290 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

SIENNA STAR The Sienna Star is an attractive alternative gold and silver sex-link hybrid. The genetics are a Brown Leghorn and a Sussex, making an excellent egg layer that produces cream-colored eggs. The Sienna Star’s robustness and quiet temperament make this bird suitable for backyard flocks to larger farms.

APPROX. 290 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

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MarAns & DArK Egg LAyers The Maran breed originates from a town called Marans, France. It is very winterhardy breed with a docile temperament. This breed, along with the Welsummers, tend to be more athletic, taking to foraging and free ranging more often than other breeds. Marans lay dark brown and dark speckled eggs. The Black Maran lays a lighter brown egg, unlike the Black Copper Maran that lays a darker brown egg. These tough birds make a great addition to backyard flocks. *French Wheaten Maran, French Copper Maran, and French Cuckoo Maran sold as straight run only.

APPROX. 200 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

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BLACK MARAN APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: DARKER BROWN/SPECKLED MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

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CUCKOO MARAN APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: DARKER BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

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APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: DARKER BROWN/SPECKLED MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

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FRENCH CUCKOO MARAN

APPROX. 175 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: DARKER BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

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FRENCH WHEATEN MARAN

APPROX. 250 LARGE EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: DARKER BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 6 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

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WELSUMMER

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AmericAnA thE ColOrED Egg LayEr Every backyard flock needs a colored egg layer. Our Americana will give you an assortment of colors from turquoise, to olive to light brown. The Americana breed comes from the Araucana and Ameraucana mix and has different color plumage variations. It is because of this genetic combination that our birds are not meant for exhibition.

APPROX. 240 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLORS: BLUE, GREEN, LIGHT BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 5.5 LBS. FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

AMERICANA

DI D YOU

KNOW?

If you make the chicken think it’s daylight, even at night, they’ll lay eggs that are bigger and with harder shells.

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Cup of Customer Each morning the customer service team opens up their email inbox to see messages from our wonderful customers. Most of the time we are problem solving and filling customer orders, but sometimes we get stories like this one and we’re reminded of what’s important to you, our customer.

Hoover’s is extremely proud to serve you, and we love the thought of happy chickens, one flock owner at a time.

“The folks at Hoover’s Hatchery came through for us at a time when another supplier let us down, at the last moment, and we were able to stay on schedule. Honestly,

THE PERSONAL CARE HOOVER’S HATCHERY GAVE US BLEW ME AWAY and we put great confidence in them each year.

a n i l o r a C h t one, Nor

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The chicks are always healthy and dress out at 5.5 lbs (average) at 8 weeks! Thank you, Hoover’s!”

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White Egg LAyers It’s hard to overlook a good classic white egg layer when putting together a backyard flock that will give you an abundance of eggs.

These prolific egg layers are all cold hardy, and do well in smaller living spaces. However, white egg layers tend to be flightier. These classics won’t disappoint if you are looking for an abundance of eggs.

WHITE LEGHORN Years ago, a small, amazingly productive chicken breed was imported from Italy through the port of Livorno. ‘Leghorn’ became the Anglicized word for that port and the breed. Supermarket eggs are almost always laid by White Leghorns or hybrids developed from them. Hens lay about 290 eggs every year while eating less feed than most other breeds. They are perfect for a family wanting abundant white eggs. Leghorns are nervous nellies that can fly over fences.

APPROX. 290 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: WHITE | MATURE WT: MALE 4 LBS. FEMALE 3.5 LBS.

BROWN LEGHORN Brown Leghorns share the productive traits and nervous personality of their white cousins but have slightly larger bodies clothed in one of the most beautiful feather patterns of any white egg laying breed.

Always alert, Brown Leghorns are athletic, excitable, noisy, and often better able to avoid predators than slower breeds.

APPROX. 280 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: WHITE | MATURE WT: MALE 4.5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

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CALIFORNIA WHITE California White hybrids look almost exactly like the White Leghorns they were developed from but are slightly larger and have a few black spots on their white feathers. They are laying dynamos that produce about 290 white eggs a year. California Whites are quiet, calm and one of the best white egg layers for backyard flocks. Adding a few California Whites to a flock of brown egg layers adds color diversity to the egg carton.

APPROX. 290 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: WHITE | MATURE WT: MALE 4.5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

P O U LT R Y F E E D

Nurture Your Flock with NatureServe™ Hoover’s Hatchery PMS 469 PMS 361 is proud to offer an exceptional all-inclusive poultry feed line.

• Simple: Easy to use • No additives or grit needed • Complete nutrition in every bite

NatureServe can be found in select retail locations where Hoover’s chicks are sold and at Hoover’s Hatchery.

For more information contact, natureserve@nutriquest.com or (641) 424.4798

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FEEling Fancy?

Looking to add some style and uniqueness to your flock? With this line-up, your birds will be the conversation piece of the neighborhood.

Lace and large headdresses are the “in” styles, and we don’t hold back on the options!

APPENZELLER SPITZHAUBEN

RARE BREED

The Spitzhauben originated in Switzerland. They are black and white speckled, with a V-Shaped comb.

These birds are excellent climbers and love to roost in trees. They do not do well in smaller coops and are very much free-range birds. The hens are very good medium to large white egg layers. The feathers on their heads closely resemble the headdresses ladies used to wear in Switzerland. Interestingly, Spitzhauben is German for pointed hoods. *Sold as straight run only.

APPROX. 155 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: WHITE | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

SALMON FAVEROLLE

RARE BREED

People own Salmon Faverolle for their silliness and their steady egg production. These bearded beauties are great docile birds that are very friendly. The breed originated in France and became the premier meat and egg laying breed at the Paris market in the late 1800s.

The salmon color is the most prominent in Europe and where they are available in the United States.

APPROX. 180 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: LIGHT BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

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RARE BREED

BUFF LACED POLISH

RARE BREED

SILVER LACED POLISH

RARE BREED

GOLDEN LACED POLISH

RARE BREED

WHITE CRESTED POLISH

Contrary to belief, the breed name Polish doesn’t come from Poland. They were named after the Polish army’s feathered caps because it closely resembled their feathered crests. The chickens originated in Spain but were then brought to Holland, and eventually the Dutch perfected their coloring. They became a fairly popular bird in France, then started appearing in the United States around the 1830s and 40s. They are a great breed and are docile and even tempered. They are easily surprised and sometimes nervous due to their feathers limiting their eye sight. This makes them more vulnerable to predators. *Golden Laced Polish sold as straight run only.

APPROX. 110 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: WHITE | MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. FEMALE 4 LBS.

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AssOrtments If you’re looking for a great assortment or variety, look no further!

We offer many different assortments that will please your chicken needs in the backyard or on the farm. It’s important to note that we do not take special requests for certain breeds or colors when an assortment is ordered.

HATCHERY CHOICE RARE Hatchery Choice Rare will be any assortment of rare breeds based on availability from any bird that has a “Rare Breed” banner. The assortment will not include bantams.

ASSORTED POLISH A mixture of all our Polish breeds, assortment is based on availability and may include the Buff Laced Polish, Silver Laced Polish, Gold Laced Polish, and/or the White Crested Black Polish.

ASSORTED BROWN EGG LAYER This will be an assortment of our standard brown egg layers based on availability.

This assortment will not include meat birds of any kind, or white egg layers. You will receive a good mix and variety.

ASSORTED WHITE EGG LAYER This will be an assortment of our standard white egg layers based on availability.

This assortment will not include meat birds of any kind, or brown egg layers. The breeds may be a mixture of the following: Brown Leghorn, White Leghorn, or California White. You will receive a good mix and variety.

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HATCHERY CHOICE EGG LAYERS An assortment of breeds based on availability overall at the time of your chosen hatch. This is a great value pack. The assortment could include both brown and white egg layers.

EGG PRODUCTION PACK Looking for a set of prolific egg layers? Nothing but our tried and true egg production breeds are part of this assortment. The assortment is based on availability and may include the ISA Brown, Amberlink, California White, White Leghorn, Production Red, Black Sex Link, and Rhode Island Red.

HATCHERY CHOICE DUAL-PURPOSE This assortment may include any bird in the Dual-Purpose category or that has a Dual-Purpose banner behind it and is based on availability. You will love the flexibility that most of these breeds offer, they are all great egg layers and make great additions to your dinner table.

FRY PAN SPECIAL A great mix of any of our meat birds based on availability. If you have an operation that allows the birds to either be free range or inside, and you love variety, this assortment is for you!

D I D YOU

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—–—– BAntams —–—–

Bantam

B E AUTIES

BANTAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO SHIP MAY 2018 | MINIMUM ORDER 20 | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

Cochins are friendly, docile chickens and tend to be submissive when kept with more aggressive breeds. The Cochins were introduced to the United States around 1850 from China. They require good quality feed and mature in 2 years. They make remarkably good pets, and a pet Cochin can live between 8-10 years. They make excellent brooders because of their calm, maternal nature.

BLACK COCHIN

BUFF COCHIN

PARTRIDGE COCHIN

RED COCHIN

APPROX. 104 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 3 LBS. FEMALE 2 LBS.

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Living small is the new rage, and if you love everything small, or you just love how beautiful they can be, then our bantams are for you!

There are many more perks to keeping bantams other than their compact size. Bantams eat less food, require smaller housing, and create less of a mess! They are great for kids too and most tend to have docile temperaments and make wonderful mothers.

The Old English Bantam originated in England from Rome in the first century.

Back then in England, the Old English, were raised for cock fighting, a cheap sport that anyone could get involved in. The sport was later banned in 1849 and today the birds are raised for exhibition. The upright appearance and confidence in this breed sets it apart and makes it noticeable. Our Old English Bantam Assortment includes many different colors including the Crete, Blue, Barred, Red Pyle, B.B. Red, and Silver Duck Wing!

B.B. RED OLD ENGLISH

SILVER DUCK WING OLD ENGLISH

APPROX. 100 SMALL EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN MATURE WT: MALE 2.5 LBS. FEMALE 2 LBS.

Bantams ship separately from chickens and other fowl.

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BANTAMS BLACK TAIL WHITE JAPANESE A distinguished breed with white body feathers and black tail feathers. The bright red comb wattles completes the beauty of this bird. The Black Tail White Japanese originated in Japan in the 1700s and was originally bred to only be a bantam. This breed has high tail feathers and is shorter than the average bantam.

APPROX. 52 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 2.5 LBS. FEMALE 2 LBS.

MILLE FLUER Mille Fluer bantams generally have great temperaments, making them easy birds to handle for the novice chicken keeper, or for kids. It is because of this that they make excellent pet chickens. Their mahogany feathers with speckles get more and more beautiful after each molt. Mille Fleur in French translates to “thousand flowers”. Being that this bantam originates in Belgium, it’s no wonder the creator named it as such.

APPROX. 100 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 2.5 LBS. FEMALE 2 LBS.

PORCELAIN D’UCCLE The Porcelain D’Uccle originates in Belgium. They have beards, feathered legs, and their plumage is a beautiful blueish-white that almost seems iridescent and all feathers are tipped in white. They have good temperaments and friendly dispositions.

APPROX. 100 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 1 LB. FEMALE 1 LB.

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SEBRIGHT One of the most stunning breed of chickens in the world. The breed originated in England in the 19th century. The Sebright breed has black GOLDEN SEBRIGHT SILVER SEBRIGHT lacing with either gold or silver base color. They lay very small tinted eggs, but do not lay well and are not setters. They are kept primarily for pleasure and exhibition. Sebrights have unfeathered legs with slate blue skin, and their beaks are a dark horn color.

APPROX. 100 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: MALE 2.5 LBS. FEMALE 2 LBS.

SILKIES (WHITE, BLACK, BLUE, BUFF) Silkies are named for their unique fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk. This breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot. Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the most docile of poultry, Silkies are considered an ideal pet. Hens are exceptionally broody, and make good mothers. Though they are fair layers themselves, laying about three eggs a week, they are commonly used to hatch eggs from other breeds and bird species.

APPROX. 100 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: LIGHT BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 2.5 LBS. FEMALE 2 LBS.

HatchEry ChoicE BAntam This assortment is great for hobby flock owners.

You’ll get a good mix and variety of bantams, allowing you to get the best of the bantam breeds.

Looking for Assorted Old English? Look under the Old English section!

ANY AMOUNT OR COMBINATION OF MEAT, STANDARD OR RARE BREEDS MAY BE MIXED TO MEET THE 15 CHICK MINIMUM FOR SHIPPING.

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ALL THEY’RE

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SOME DUCKS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND | MINIMUM ORDER 15 | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

BLACK SWEDISH The Black Swedish duck is very similar to the Pekin breed. The males weigh approximately 8 lbs. and females approximately 7 lbs. at maturity. They have a calm disposition and are excellent foragers.

APPROX. 130-180 EGGS/YEAR

BLUE SWEDISH The Blue Swedish is very similar to the Pekin Duck with a slightly more upright stance. The males weigh approximately 8 lbs. and females approximately 7 lbs. at maturity. The Blue Swedish is a very hearty duck with a calm disposition.

BUFF DUCK The Buff Duck was developed as a multipurpose bird.

The hens are good egg producers, and the males are great for roasting. The males weigh approximately 6 lbs. and the females weight about 5 lbs.

APPROX. 130-180 EGGS/YEAR

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Bring the wonder of feeding the ducks at the lake into your backyard.

Ducks are great for bugs and will forage a higher percentage of their food compared to chickens, plus take up less space. Their eggs are packed with omega-3’s and have more of a rich flavor than chicken eggs. If these are the qualities you are looking for, and you don’t mind a little mess or trampling by their wide feet, then a few ducks are the bread to your butter.

CAYUGA The Cayuga duck is one of the most popular ducks for exhibition. They are calm and love foraging for many of the destructive insects in your yard and/or garden.

The hens are good egg producers and lay both brown and white eggs.

APPROX. 130-180 EGGS/YEAR

GOLDEN 300 HYBRID The Golden 300 are outstanding egg producers.

As adults, the females very in color, they can be light brown to a vary dark brown. The males can have white and dark markings and may look like a dull Cayuga duck.

APPROX. 200-290 EGGS/YEAR

KHAKI CAMPBELL One of the most famous duck breeds in the US, the Khaki Campbell gained its popularity by its excellent egg production. The Khaki Campbells make a great meat bird as well! They tend to be more nervous but make great mothers.

APPROX. 165-210 EGGS/YEAR

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DUCKS – CONTINUED MALLARD The Mallards are excellent flyers but also have a calm disposition. It takes the males approximately 16 weeks to get their full coloring, and they start to fly at about 14 weeks of age. The males and females are somewhat similar in color as well.

APPROX. 60-120 EGGS/YEAR

PEKIN The Pekin duck is the most popular breed for eating and they are the most common domestic duck. If managed carefully, they have excellent egg production too. The duck can be processed around 40 days old when it reaches around 7 lbs. The Pekin are calm, do not fly, and aren’t as motherly as other duck breeds.

APPROX. 150-200 EGGS/YEAR

ROUEN

Rouen ducks are larger than the Mallard breed but are similar in color. This is a close second favorite breed of duck next to the Pekin. They have very tasty meat and have a lean body. Their temperament is calm and they lay a decent amount of eggs per year. A great addition to any size farm.

APPROX. 140-180 EGGS/YEAR

WELSH HARLEQUIN This calm and inquisitive bird makes an excellent egg producer due to its Khaki Campbell heritage.

The Welsh Harlequin is gaining popularity because of these characteristics and because they still have a great instinct to hatch a nest of ducklings. The Welsh Harlequins also make great foragers.

APPROX. 100-150 EGGS/YEAR

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WHITE CRESTED The White Crested was a very popular breed in the late 1600s, and was featured in many paintings by various artists. They are a wonderful, dual-purpose bird that also makes a great show bird. The breed tends to be nervous but lays a decent amount of eggs.

APPROX. 100-130 EGGS/YEAR

WHITE LAYER The White Layer duck is a great forager and a prolific egg layer. It equals the Golden 300 Hybrid layer in production but has white plumage. This breed is calm, and the mature birds will average 4.5 to 5.75 lbs.

APPROX. 200-290 EGGS/YEAR

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Runners The Runner duck is an amazing breed with a strong slender body and an upward stance. They were originally bred for their mobility and high egg production. They tend to have a more nervous temperament.

We offer four different colors of Runner ducks. Their adult weight is 3.25-4 pounds. Runner ducks can be sold as an assortment.

APPROX. 100-180 EGGS/YEAR

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BLACK RUNNER

CHOCOLATE RUNNER

BLUE RUNNER

FAWN & WHITE RUNNER/ INDIAN RUNNER

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ASSorTED DuCKS A hatchery choice selection of ducks.

Breed assortment is based on availability.

DUCK & GOSLING CARE 1 Feed and water the waterfowl at once upon arrival.

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Starter feed of at least 20% protein is needed the first three weeks.

Do not use layer feed, it contains too much calcium. First choice is non-medicated feed. If that is not available you may use medicated feed. Medicated feed harming waterfowl is an “old wives’ tale” that is very persistent. Adult waterfowl may have trouble eating mash, it is better to feed them crumble or pellets. If you are only feeding them whole or cracked grain, this will not give them enough daily protein.

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Forage is excellent for waterfowl but it replaces very little of the nutrients waterfowl need. Make sure access to feed is always available.

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Waterfowl can be messy with their water, make a wire floor underneath their waterer to reduce mess.

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Ducks and geese do not need constant bathing water. To reduce the mess, only provide bathing water once or twice a week.

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The best age for processing ducks is 7-12 weeks of age when all of their feathers are mature and there are no pinfeathers. Goslings are usually marketed in the Fall months at 24-30 weeks of age.

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—–—– GEESE —–—–

BETTER THAN THE

GOLDEN

GOOSE

AVAILABLE TO SHIP APRIL-JUNE | MINIMUM ORDER 8 | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

AFRICAN A curious goose, the African was introduced to the U.S. in the mid 1800s. It has a black knob on the tops of its head and a dark strip down the back of its neck. It is a smaller bird than the Embden and Toulouse. Its adult weight is 12.5-15.5 pounds.

APPROX. 35-45 EGGS/YEAR

BUFF The American Buff is an apricot-fawn color. This very calm natured goose sports buff colored feathers on its back, and its sides are edged with creamy white. The Buff 's abdomen is nearly white and its legs may fade to pink during laying, or when green grass is not available.

Its adult weight is 14-16 pounds.

APPROX. 25-35 EGGS/YEAR

EMBDEN The Embden is the most popular goose for eating. They are a nice strong bird with blue eyes and orange beaks and feet. They have all white plumage and you will be able to tell the males by the color of their feathers when they are very young. The grey down on the males is much lighter than females when they are very young.

Their adult weight is 15-20 pounds.

APPROX. 35-45 EGGS/YEAR

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These birds aren’t all hiss and honk. Geese make wonderful weeders.

They are mostly vegetarian and if you need an area cleaned out you can bet they will devour some, if not all, of the weeds. Their loud honks can serve as an alarm system when something foreign enters the farm or yard.

They are wonderful protectors of smaller fowl. Your investment in geese is long lasting, and most will live up to 15-20 years! Our selection is made to accommodate all your desired needs in some geese!

TOULOUSE Developed in the 1850s, the Toulouse was bred for exhibition purposes. This very calm breed is slower growing, not reaching full maturity until at least three years old. Their plumage comes in shades of grey. Their adult weight is 18-25 pounds.

APPROX. 15-25 EGGS/YEAR

WHITE CHINESE The White Chinese goose is smaller than the Embden or Toulouse. It can be noisy but is the most prolific egg laying goose available. Its most distinguishing feature is the one that sets it apart from the African, its raised knob is more prominent. Its adult weight is 10-15 pounds.

APPROX. 45-55 EGGS/YEAR

AssortED GEEsE Looking for a selection of geese for both meat and egg purposes? This assortment includes the Embden, Toulouse, White Chinese, and African breeds! *Other breeds of geese available upon request.

ANY AMOUNT OR COMBINATION OF MEAT, STANDARD OR RARE BREEDS MAY BE MIXED TO MEET THE 15 CHICK MINIMUM FOR SHIPPING.

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—–—– TurKeyS —–—–

GOBBLE UNTIL YOU WOBBLE

AVAILABLE TO SHIP MID MARCH-AUGUST MINIMUM ORDER 10 (UNLESS NOTED ON CERTAIN BREEDS) | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

BOURBON RED This breed received its name from being popular in Bourbon County, Kentucky. The Bourbon Red is a rare heritage breed. It matures at 20 weeks. The female will mature at 16 pounds, and the male will mature at about 25 pounds. Order minimum of 20 and ships separately from other turkeys.

BROAD BREASTED WHITE This turkey is one of the most common and largest breeds available in the United States. The Broad Breasted White's size makes it a great addition to any table. The mature female weight at 20 weeks is 25 pounds, and the males will mature at about 45 pounds.

BROAD BREASTED BRONZE Much like the Broad Breasted White, the Bronze is still as large and meaty as its counterpart. Because of its size, it’s hard for this breed to reproduce. Its size makes it the perfect bird to raise on your own for holiday gatherings.

The mature female weight at 20 weeks is 23 pounds, and the males will mature at about 33 pounds.

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This is your chance to brag about the turkey you raised last summer as you’re sitting down with your family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner.

There is so much pride, and much more to be thankful for, when you raise your own meat. This next Thanksgiving or family get together, let the praising commence as your guests enjoy the tender layers of one of our turkeys that you had the pride and joy of raising. If you want turkey just in time for Thanksgiving, don’t forget to order before July 4th!

NARANGASSET The Narangasset originates in Narangasset Bay in Rhode Island. It was there that this breed was standardized for production.

These rare turkeys are medium sized and calm. The mature female weight at 20 weeks is 17 pounds and the males mature at 30 pounds. Order minimum of 15 and ships separately from other turkeys.

AssortED DomEstic TurKeyS A hatchery choice of White and Bronze Turkeys. The order minimum is 10.

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TURKEY CARE

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Be sure to clean and disinfect the brooder house and equipment before your young poults are put down, especially if you previously had other fowl. After disinfecting, let the brooder house dry and

air out for approximately two weeks prior to placing the new

poults down.

Use clean, dry wood shavings for litter. Cover floor to the depth of 3 inches. Rice hulls or sawdust can be used for litter if covered

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with 2 inches of wood shavings for the first 7 to 10 days. DO NOT use straw for litter. Operate brooder stoves or heat lamps for 24 to 48 hours before arrival of poults to warm the building, floor, and surroundings. Start with a temperature of 90 to 95 degrees, at three inches off of the floor at the edge of the brooder. Reduce temperature 5 degrees per week for the first 6 weeks.

It is important to get poults started early on feed and water. If they don’t find the feed and water easily, starvation and/or dehydration

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can occur. Dip their beaks when the poults arrive to help them learn to drink. Start poults on a high protein (28%) commercial Turkey Starter. Provide 2 linear inches of feeder space per bird from day old. From 3 weeks to market, the poults should have access to larger feeders that are about 4 inches deep and provide 3 linear inches of feeder space per bird.

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Insoluble grit should be fed. Feed grit by sprinkling on top of the feed at the rate of one pound per 100 birds twice weekly for the first 3 weeks. Provide separate grit feeders after 3 weeks for free choice consumption.

Provide one square foot of floor space per poult up to 8 weeks of

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age. From 8 to 12 weeks, increase the floor space allowance to 2 square feet per poult. From 12 to 16 weeks, the minimum allowance is 2 1/2 square feet. It is important to observe space requirements to avoid cannibalism and feather pulling and to make sure birds get adequate feed and water.

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The Pheasant, one of the most common breed of birds, inhabits most of the world's continents. The Pheasant and Chukar are some of the most gorgeous game birds, and tastiest to eat! These birds are perfect for stocking your hunting grounds, establishing wildlife, and even for training hunting dogs.

AVAILABLE TO SHIP APRIL-JULY | MINIMUM ORDER 35 | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

CHINESE RINGNECK The Chinese Ringneck pheasant is the most popular breed of pheasant available in the United States.

Also, Pheasants can be found all over the world. The Ringneck pheasant is mostly used for hunting and stocking wildlife primarily because of its ability to fly and adaptability to the wild. Ringnecks mature at 22 weeks, and the females will be 2 pounds and the males will be about 3 pounds.

MELANISTIC MUTANT These beautiful birds boast a dark teal and blue iridescent plumage. The Melanistic Mutant pheasant is a favorite variety to release. They have an incredible survival and reproduction rate in the wild. These birds have quickly become a favorite amongst wildlife hobbyist.

CHUKAR PARTRIDGE The Chukar is a flighty bird and often a favorite to stock for small bird hunting. It is a stout 13-14-inch-long partridge, with a light brown back, grey breast, and buff belly. The face is white with a black gorget. It has rufousstreaked flanks, red legs, and coral red bill. Sexes are similar, the females are slightly smaller in size and lack the spur. *Order Minimum 50.

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The brooder house for pheasant chicks should be weather tight, free from drafts and rodent proof. Clean and disinfect your brooder house at least a week or two before the birds are to arrive so it is clean and dry. Use an enclosure of 12- to 14-inch high cardboard chick guard to form a draft shield and to keep the birds from having corners to pile in. Use a 3-foot circle for up to 50 birds and a 5- to 6-foot circle for 100 birds. Baby pheasants NEED 100 DEGREES to start. Red 250-watt heat bulbs work well, at least two for each 100 birds. Lower the temperature about 5 degrees a week.

Use a one gallon plastic fount for 35 birds and up to a 3 to 4 gallon fount for 100. Putting marbles in the water will help the birds find the water and prevent them from getting in the water and getting wet or drowning. Put feed on feeder flats, egg flats or even paper plates for the first couple days so the birds find it easily. Regular metal reel feeders are fine after you take out the flats. Feed a 28% to 30% game bird or turkey starter. Do not use a chicken starter, as it does not contain enough protein. If you are going to release your pheasants add oats, cracked corn or weed seed to their ration at about 4 to 6 weeks so they can identify with these foods before release.

Use a course dry litter for your birds. Wood shavings or clean dry straw, free of mold, can be used. If you use straw be sure it is chopped or flattened so the baby birds can get around. If there are fine pieces in the litter, it is a good idea to cover it for a few days with burlap or even an old bed sheet, do not use paper. Keep the litter clean and dry throughout the growing period.

At a day old you should provide 1/2 to 3/4 square foot of space per bird.

At 3 to 6 weeks they need one square foot and at 6 to 12 weeks four square feet per bird. Mature birds need 15 to18 square feet of space. At 6 to 7 weeks of age the birds can go outside in the daytime in a covered pen.

The outside air will help to condition the birds for release by promoting faster feathering.

Pheasants are very cannibalistic. Nearly all feather pulling or worse is caused by overcrowding. Stuffy, poorly ventilated brooder spaces will also contribute to the problem. If it starts, darken the room if possible. Cover windows and doors leaving only enough light for the birds to find the feed and water.

At 6 to 7 weeks is a good time to release your birds. They should be fully feathered, this is very important. If they have back and head feathers missing they will not make it past the first rain storm. Good weather for the first 48 hours after release is important.

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DOGS

AVAILABLE TO SHIP MID APRIL-JULY | MINIMUM ORDER 30 | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

PEARL GUINEA The Pearl Guinea is the most common variety of Guinea sold. They sport dark grey or black plumage with specks of white. These beautiful birds make the best watch dogs for your farm or yard. Considered one of the best domestic foragers, they will get rid of any tick or grub in your yard.

AssortED GUINeAS A nice assortment of at least three kinds of Guineas. Hatchery choice of pearl, white, lavender, or royal purple.

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Despite their calm and gentle demeanor, these birds will raise a racket if anything foreign even thinks about entering your yard or farm. They are great allies to have if you don’t have a dog to protect your garden or other animals. They are lively and alert birds with beautiful plumage.

GUINEA CARE The brooder house for guineas should be weather tight, free from drafts and rodent proof. Clean and disinfect your brooder house a week or two before the birds arrive so it is clean and dry. Use a 12- to 14-inch high

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cardboard chick guard or area to form a draft shield and to keep birds from having corners to pile into. Baby guineas need 95-98 degrees to start.

Do not use red bulbs for guineas. If the birds are too cold, they will not eat or drink. However, being too warm will lead to dehydration. Lower the temperature about 5 degrees a week.

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Use a course dry litter, wood shavings are best. If there are fine pieces in

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Use a one gallon plastic fount for up to 30 guineas. Put feed on feeder flats,

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the litter, it is good to cover it for the first day or two so the birds don’t eat litter instead of feed.

egg flats or even paper plates for the first couple of days so the birds find it easily. Regular metal reel feeders are fine after you take out the flats.

Feed 28% to 30% game bird starter feed. It is important that the guineas feed is a fine-ground crumble (a mash).

Start out with a small space just big enough for the birds, feed and water.

About a 1/2 square foot of space is enough for day-old guineas. Enlarge it as they grow.

ANY AMOUNT OR COMBINATION OF MEAT, STANDARD OR RARE BREEDS MAY BE MIXED TO MEET THE 15 CHICK MINIMUM FOR SHIPPING.

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STaRTED PULLeTS Don’t want to wait for chicks to reach maturity? Our 6- to 8-weekold Started Pullets are great for you! All of our started pullets have been vaccinated for Coccidiosis and Mareks. They are fed starter/ grower crumbles and should be kept on starter/grower feed until they begin to lay at approximately 18 to 20 weeks. At 6 weeks old, they are mostly feathered out so they wont require a heat lamp as long as they are kept dry and out of the wind. They are packaged 4 to a box with Gro-gel for hydration. Mailed USPS Priority Express, most birds arrive in 1 to 2 days. We do not guarantee overnight delivery – but we do guarantee live arrival and 48 hour survivability.

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND | ORDER MINIMUM OF 4, ANY COMBINATION | PULLETS ONLY

BREED DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE PAGES NOTED AFTER EACH BREED NAME.

AMERICANA................................................................... PAGE 26 APPROX. 240 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BLUE, GREEN, LIGHT BROWN MATURE WT: FEMALE 4.5 LBS.

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK......................... PAGE 15 APPROX. 250 LARGE EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: FEMALE 7.5 LBS.

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BLACK AUSTRALORP....................................... PAGE 18 APPROX. 220 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: FEMALE 7 LBS.

BUFF ORPINGTON........................................... PAGE 18 APPROX. 220 MEDIUM EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: FEMALE 7 LBS.

ISA BROWN.......................................................... PAGE 20 APPROX. 300 LARGE EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: FEMALE 5 LBS.

RHODE ISLAND RED...................................... PAGE 14 APPROX. 265 LARGE EGGS/YEAR EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: FEMALE 6.5 LBS.

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DOMINIQUE............................................................................................................................ PAGE 15 LIGHT BRAHMA................................................................................................................. PAGE 17 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES............................................................................. PAGE 16 WHITE LEGHORN.............................................................................................................. PAGE 28 ASSORTED GUINEA........................................................................................................ PAGE 52 55

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AVAILABLE MID APRIL-AUGUST | MINIMUM ORDER 30 | STRAIGHT RUN ONLY

Over the past few years, many people have discovered the benefits of raising quail either alone or alongside their chicken flock. They are easy to raise, take up less space than chickens, and they lay small eggs every day!

The quail is a great alternative to raise when chickens are not allowed.

The benefits of these small birds have definitely been overlooked, but we couldn’t be more pleased to bring you this new option!

COTURNIX QUAIL The Coturnix Quail is the most common breed of quail in the United States. It is also known as the Japanese Coturnix. It is a tough little bird who is fairly quiet, has great feed to egg conversion, and its eggs are very nutritious. It is always on alert for predators.

APPROX. 230 SMALL EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: CREAM | MATURE WT: 5 – 6 OZ.

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FAQ'S Why don’t I see tracking info in my order confirmation?

You will receive a separate email with tracking info the moment that your birds get a shipping label when they come across our postage scale the day they are set to ship.

You may not get a tracking number right away that day, wait until mid-afternoon the day of your ship date to give us a call or email sales@hoovershatchery.com for us to send you your tracking information.

How long will it take for my chicks to arrive at the post office after they have been shipped?

After you have received your email with the tracking info, this means that your birds have in fact shipped. It should take 1-2 business days to get to your post office after they have left our facility.

Will the post office deliver the chicks to my home?

No, your post office will call you when they get your chicks in and you are responsible for picking them up from there. The post office will call the number you gave us upon entering your order online or calling.

What if I have multiple breeds in my cart and I cannot select a ship date?

If you have multiple breeds in your cart and one is not available, the “Shipping Date” page will have a box for that bird that says “There are no dates…” If this is the case, remove that bird and select another breed at least making your order a minimum of 25. This is because one of the breeds you have selected is not available for that day.

What happens if I have chicks that are dead upon arrival? Can I get a refund or re-ship?

We will refund and/or give a replacement for the death loss of birds if you report the death loss within 48 hours of arrival. If the death loss is less than 15, we only offer a refund because shipping less than 15 will result in more death loss during shipping.

If the death loss is more than 15, we can offer a refund OR replacement at your discretion. As our customer, your satisfaction is our number one priority We want to ensure you have the best experience possible. Make sure to read our Baby Chick Care page on our website to get pertinent care information for when you receive your baby chicks.

What If I need a USDA certification seal on my packing slip?

Each packing slip has a NPIP (National Poultry Improvement Plan) number in the upper right-hand corner right below our logo. If you need our actual seals put on the slip you may request this prior to ordering so we can print one out with your name and delivery address on it.

ANY AMOUNT OR COMBINATION OF MEAT, STANDARD OR RARE BREEDS MAY BE MIXED TO MEET THE 15 CHICK MINIMUM FOR SHIPPING.

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Meat Birds

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Cornish Cross Broiler

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Cornish Game Hen

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Husky Red

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Red Broiler

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Red Ranger

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Dual Purpose

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Asian Black

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Delaware

14

Jersey Giant (Black)

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New Hampshire Red

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Rainbow (Dixie)

15

White Plymouth Rock

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Amberlink

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Americana

15

Barred Plymouth Rock

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Black Australorp

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Black Sex Link

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Brown Leghorn

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Buff Orpington

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Calico Princess

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California White

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Cinnamon Queen

Sex Female Male SR Female Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR

1-4 2.85 3.15 2.95 2.85 3.65 3.75 3.55 3.65 3.75 3.55 3.65 3.75 3.55

Pricing Tier (Per Bird) 5-14 15-24 25-49 50-99 2.70 2.55 2.40 2.25 3.00 2.85 2.70 2.55 2.80 2.65 2.50 2.35 2.70 2.55 2.40 2.25 3.50 3.35 3.20 3.05 3.60 3.45 3.30 3.15 3.40 3.25 3.10 2.95 3.50 3.35 3.20 3.05 3.60 3.45 3.30 3.15 3.40 3.25 3.10 2.95 3.50 3.35 3.20 3.05 3.60 3.45 3.30 3.15 3.40 3.25 3.10 2.95

100+ 2.10 2.40 2.20 2.10 2.90 3.00 2.80 2.90 3.00 2.80 2.90 3.00 2.80

Qty.

Sex Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR

1-4 3.95 2.50 3.20 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.95 2.50 3.20

5-14 3.80 2.35 3.05 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.80 2.35 3.05

15-24 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.65 2.20 2.90

25-49 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.50 2.05 2.75

50-99 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.35 1.90 2.60

100+ 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.20 1.75 2.45

Qty.

Sex Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR

1-4 3.95 2.50 3.20 4.35 2.90 3.60 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 5.05 3.60 4.30 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20

5-14 3.80 2.35 3.05 4.20 2.75 3.45 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 4.90 3.45 4.15 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05

15-24 3.65 2.20 2.90 4.05 2.60 3.30 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 4.75 3.30 4.00 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90

25-49 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.90 2.45 3.15 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75 4.60 3.15 3.85 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75

50-99 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.75 2.30 3.00 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60 4.45 3.00 3.70 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60

100+ 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.60 2.15 2.85 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45 4.30 2.85 3.55 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45

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*SR Only - Limit of 25 per type of bird.

Page Standards 15

Dominique

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Golden Comet

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Golden Laced Wyandotte

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ISA Brown

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Jersey Giant (White)

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Production Red

14

Rhode Island Red

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Rhode Island White

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23

Sapphire Gem

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23

Sienna Star

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Silver Laced Wyandotte

21

Tetra Brown

28

White Leghorn

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Page Rare Breeds 30 Appenzeller Spitzhauben 10 Barnevelder

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Black Maran

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Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Buff Brahma Columbian Wyandotte

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Cuckoo Maran

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Dark Brahma French Copper Maran French Cuckoo Maran French Wheaten Maran Lavender Orpington

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Light Brahma

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Salmon Faverolle

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Speckled Sussex

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Turkens

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Welsummer

*SR Only - Limit of 25 per type of bird.

Sex Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR SR Only* Female Male SR Female Male SR SR Only* Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR

1-4 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.95 2.50 3.20 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.95 2.50 3.20 7.15 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.50 5.05 3.60 4.30 5.05 3.60 4.30 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20

5-14 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.80 2.35 3.05 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.80 2.35 3.05 7.00 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.35 4.90 3.45 4.15 4.90 3.45 4.15 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05

15-24 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.65 2.20 2.90 6.45 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.20 4.75 3.30 4.00 4.75 3.30 4.00 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90

25-49 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.50 2.05 2.75

50-99 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.35 1.90 2.60

100+ 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.20 1.75 2.45

3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75

3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60

3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45

4.60 3.15 3.85 4.60 3.15 3.85 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75

4.45 3.00 3.70 4.45 3.00 3.70 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60

4.30 2.85 3.55 4.30 2.85 3.55 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45

Sex SR Only* SR Only* Female Male SR SR Only* SR Only* SR Only* Female Male SR SR Only* SR Only* SR Only* SR Only* SR Only* Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR SR Female Male SR

1-4 7.15 7.15 5.05 3.60 4.30 7.15 5.05 7.15 5.05 3.60 4.30 7.15 10.00 7.15 7.15 7.15 4.25 2.80 3.50 5.05 3.60 4.30 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.50 5.05 3.60 4.30

5-14 7.00 7.00 4.90 3.45 4.15 7.00 4.90 7.00 4.90 3.45 4.15 7.00 9.85 7.00 7.00 7.00 4.10 2.65 3.35 4.90 3.45 4.15 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.35 4.90 3.45 4.15

15-24 6.45 6.45 4.75 3.30 4.00 6.45 4.75 6.45 4.75 3.30 4.00 6.45 9.70 6.45 6.45 6.45 3.95 2.50 3.20 4.75 3.30 4.00 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.20 4.75 3.30 4.00

25-49

50-99

100+

4.60 3.15 3.85

4.45 3.00 3.70

4.30 2.85 3.55

4.60 3.15 3.85

4.45 3.00 3.70

4.30 2.85 3.55

3.80 2.35 3.05 4.60 3.15 3.85 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.05 4.60 3.15 3.85

3.65 2.20 2.90 4.45 3.00 3.70 3.65 2.20 2.90 2.90 4.45 3.00 3.70

3.50 2.05 2.75 4.30 2.85 3.55 3.50 2.05 2.75 2.75 4.30 2.85 3.55

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Assorted Brown Layers

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Assorted White Layers

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Assorted Polish

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Hatchery Choice Layers

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Egg Production Pack

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Fry Pan Special (Meat Bird Mix)

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Hatchery Choice Dual Purpose

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Hatchery Choice Rares

Page Polish

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Polish Buff Laced

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Polish Gold Laced

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Polish Silver Laced

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Polish White Crested

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Sex Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR Female Male SR

1-4 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 4.40 2.95 3.65 3.70 2.25 2.95 3.80 2.35 3.05 2.75 3.05 2.85 3.70 2.25 2.95 4.10 2.65 3.35

5-14 3.65 2.20 2.90 3.65 2.20 2.90 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.55 2.10 2.80 3.65 2.20 2.90 2.60 2.90 2.70 3.55 2.10 2.80 3.95 2.50 3.20

15-24 3.50 2.05 2.75 3.50 2.05 2.75 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.40 1.95 2.65 3.50 2.05 2.75 2.45 2.75 2.55 3.40 1.95 2.65 3.80 2.35 3.05

25-49 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.35 1.90 2.60 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.25 1.80 2.50 3.35 1.90 2.60 2.30 2.60 2.40 3.25 1.80 2.50

50-99 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.20 1.75 2.45 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.10 1.65 2.35 3.20 1.75 2.45 2.15 2.45 2.25 3.10 1.65 2.35

100+ 3.05 1.60 2.30 3.05 1.60 2.30 3.65 2.20 2.90 2.95 1.50 2.20 3.05 1.60 2.30 2.00 2.30 2.10 2.95 1.50 2.20

2.90

2.75

2.60

Sex Female Male SR SR Female Male SR Female Male SR

1-4 4.55 3.10 3.80 3.80 4.55 3.10 3.80 4.55 3.10 3.80

5-14 4.40 2.95 3.65 3.65 4.40 2.95 3.65 4.40 2.95 3.65

15-24 4.25 2.80 3.50 3.50 4.25 2.80 3.50 4.25 2.80 3.50

25-49 4.10 2.65 3.35 3.35 4.10 2.65 3.35 4.10 2.65 3.35

50-99 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20 3.95 2.50 3.20

100+ 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05 3.80 2.35 3.05

Sex

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Dual Purpose Assorted Old English Bantams (Barred, BB Red, Blue, Crete, Red Pyle) BB Red Old English Black Tail White Japanese Buff Brahma Bantam Cochin Bantam (Black) Cochin Bantam (Buff) Cochin Bantam (Partridge) Cochin Bantam (Red) Golden Sebrites Bantam Hatchery Choice Bantams Mille Fleur Bantam Mixed Silkies Bantams Porcelain D'Uccle (PDU) Bantam Silver Duck Wing Bantam Silver Sebright Bantam

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SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR

4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.20 4.30 4.60 4.30 4.30 4.30

Started Pullets (Minimum 4) Americanas Assorted Guineas Barred Rocks Black Australorps Buff Orpingtons Dominiques Isa Browns Light Brahamas Rhode Island Reds Silver Laced Wyandottes White Leghorns

4 wks 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95 33.95

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8 wks 12 wks 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95 45.95 62.95

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Ducks (Minimum 15) Assorted Ducks Assorted Runner Ducks Buff Duck Cayuga Duck Golden 300 Hybrid Duck Khaki Campbell Duck Mallard Duck Pekin Duck Rouen Duck Runner Ducks (Black, Blue, Fawn, Chocolate) Swedish Ducks (Black, Blue) Welsh Harlequin Duck White Crested Duck White Layer Duck

Sex SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR

1-24 5.22 6.09 6.14 6.14 6.29 5.99 6.14 5.65 5.94 6.65 6.14 6.49 7.04 6.29

25+ 4.97 5.22 5.10 5.10 5.37 5.07 5.10 4.80 4.95 5.70 5.10 5.67 5.98 5.37

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Geese (Minimum 8) African Geese Buff Geese Embden Geese Toulouse Geese White Chinese Geese

Sex SR SR SR SR SR

1-8 12.25 16.70 11.65 12.25 11.55

9+ 12.10 16.55 11.50 12.10 11.40

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Turkeys (Minimum 10) Assorted Turkeys (White, Bronze) Bourbon Red (min. 20) Bronze Narangasset New (min. 15) White

Sex SR SR SR SR SR

1-24 6.45 10.88 6.80 10.88 6.27

25-49 6.20 10.63 6.55 10.63 6.02

50+ 5.95 10.38 6.30 10.38 5.77

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Guineas (Minimum 30) Assorted (Pearl, White, Lavender, Royal Purple) Pearl

Sex SR SR

1-30 5.00 5.00

31-60 4.95 4.95

61+ 4.90 4.90

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Pheasants (Minimum 35) Melanistic Mutants

Sex SR SR Male

1+ 3.75 3.20 3.80

Qty.

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NEW

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Chukars (Minimum 50) Standard Partridge

Sex SR

1+ 2.90

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Quail (Minimum 30) Courturnix

Sex SR

1+ 2.79

Qty.

ORDER TOTALS Name of Bird

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Cost/Bird

Totals

Total:

Only SD residents add 4.5% sales tax.

Name: Address: City: State: ZIP Phone: E-Mail: Credit Card:

SEND COMPLETED FORM & PAYMENT TO: Hoover’s Hatchery PO Box 200, Rudd, IA 50471 641-323-6100 or 800-247-7014, 641-395-2208 (FAX) sales@hoovershatchery.com

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