Poultry
Rivertown’s poultry, duck, and gamebird season starts in early Spring and ends in the Fall. Please check back in the spring for the seasons chick list.
NOTE: We sell chicks quickly, and the list provided does not mean that they are still available. If you have questions about availability please call the store at 707-762-4505.
Here is a short list of what we have coming this year, but please check the current list often by clicking on the pdf image on the right to see what has arrived for it is first come first serve.
Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rock, Buff Orphington, New Hampshire Reds, Black Austrolorp, Cuckoo Marans, Welsummers, Black Sexlink, Golden Sexlink, Khaki Campbells, Rouen, Pekin, Blue Swedish, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Asst Silkie Bantams, Standard Asst. Cochin, Specked Sussex, Crested Special Bantam
* Game birds such as ducks, Guinea hens, and other fowl are often available by special order. Most of the poultry chicks come from Privett Hatchery in New Mexico and are vaccinated for Mareks disease.
Essential Care Items
You need the correct containers for chick starter mash, grit and water. For housing your chicks you can use a commercial poultry brooder or use a galvanized tub or trough with a screen for the top.
Living with Poultry and Ducks
Chickens and ducks can live anywhere from 5–10 years depending on the quality of the life provided. Most hens stop laying eggs around three years of age.
Housing
For the first four weeks provide a draft free container with a screened lid. For maximum comfort, line the box with pine shavings about one inch deep.
Feeding your Baby Chick
While your young chicks need to be fed chick starter mash, your older chickens can be fed poultry pellets, crumbles, mashes or scratch.
Vet Care
Poultry can carry diseases such as Salmonella. Be sure to wash your hands after handling poultry, eggs, or cleaning their coop.
Chicken Food & Supply Brands We Carry in Petaluma
At Rivertown Feed & Pet Country Store we carry a healthy selection of Chicken food brands at our Petaluma store. The brands below are in-stock and available. Give us a call at (707) 762-4505 if you'd like to speak with a member of our team.
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