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9 week old Pullets for Sale (Sold)

We have three breeds of future egg layers for sale. Raised all organic, currently pastured and ready for your coop. They will be laying eggs by the end of January, 2021.  Email us at craigs list @ 2 - email . me (remove the spaces)

Rhode Island Red (Mahogany Red Feathers - Excellent Layers - 280+ eggs in the first year)








Barred Plymouth Rock (Black and White Stripped Feathers - Excellent Layers 270+ eggs first year)








Blue/Sapphire Plymouth Rock (Black and Gray Feathers - Excellent Layers 280+ eggs first year)





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