Northland Poultry Preservation LLC
Locally-Hatched Poultry for the Keweenaw and Western U.P.
We deliver selected heritage, rare, and production chicks to you direct from the hatchery
Northland Poultry Preservation LLC
About Us
Welcome to Northland Poultry Presevation! This is a new division of RowanTree Farm, our homestead near Hancock, Michigan, where we have been quietly providing eggs, poultry, and other farm products to select customers in the Keweenaw since 2002.Small farming has changed a lot in the past twenty-four years, and a big change has been the reliability of the USPS for rural deliveries. After our own and many others' heartbreaking experiences with shipped chicks from big centralized hatcheries (is there anything sadder than a box of dead babies in the mail?) we decided that there had to be a better way, so we decided to try bringing back the regional micro-hatchery!We will be able to offer production hybrid breeds of poultry, including broilers and layers of various types, as well as the heritage and rare pure-breeds that we have fallen in love with and are working to conserve. These chicks, poults, ducklings, and goslings can be delivered to your doorstep if you choose, and will NEVER have been subjected to the stresses of shipping through the mail!Please feel free to contact us with questions and suggestions. Although we are expert poultry wranglers, running a hatchery is brand-new to us, and we would welcome your feedback 🙂Colleen & John Hix
RowanTree Farm
Northland Poultry Preservation
Chicks, Poults, Ducklings, and Goslings for Sale Spring/Summer 2026
Production and Utility Hybrids
In this section are hybrid birds with superior production characteristics, like super egg laying, fast feathering and growth, or all-around hardiness. They will out-perform Heritage breeds in many ways, but will NOT breed true. To raise up replacement birds with the exact same characteristics, you will have to purchase chicks again and again, rather than breeding your own.
Cornish Cross Broilers The jumbo meat machines! These white wonders grow quickly and efficiently to six or seven pounds in just 8 weeks. Strong stock with
excellent feed conversion, this is the standard meat bird for commercial and backyard growers alike.
| Cornish Cross Broilers | 1-24 | 25-99 | +100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $4.50 | $4.25 | $3.75 |
| Females | $4.75 | $4.50 | $4.00 |
| Males | $4.85 | $4.60 | $4.10 |
White Leghorn are renowned as the premier producers of big, pearly white eggs. These medium-sized all-white hens are thrifty, with excellent feed conversion, and go into production at about 20 weeks. Leghorns are active birds with loads of personality.
| White Leghorn | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $5.45 | $5.10 | $4.70 |
| Females | $6.20 | $6.00 | $5.63 |
| Males | $4.60 | $4.25 | $3.91 |
Production Brown (H&N Brown Nick) Similar to the ISA Brown or other high-production breeds, the H&N Brown Nick lays large brown eggs, and plenty of them! A little bigger than a Leghorn, these Browns can start laying as early as 18 weeks, and are known for their even temper and hardiness.
| Production Brown | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $5.45 | $5.10 | $4.70 |
| Females | $6.20 | $6.00 | $5.63 |
| Males | $4.60 | $4.25 | $3.91 |
Easter Egger (H&N Green Layer) are a hybrid colored egg layer, dependably producing high quantities of green/blue/olive eggs. Sweet and chatty, these birds vary in plumage, but are always a lot of fun!
| Easter Egger | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $5.90 | $5.37 | $5.20 |
| Females | $6.80 | $6.28 | $6.10 |
| Males | $4.70 | $4.55 | $4.30 |
Dual-purpose H&N Chocolate Marans Like all Marans, the hens lay dark, chocolate-brown eggs, and the roosters make a quality table bird, BUT hybrid breeding also gives this variety great egg production and vigorous health.
| H&N Chocolate Marans | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $6.92 | $6.56 | $6.20 |
| Females | $7.80 | $7.46 | $7.10 |
| Males | $6.08 | $5.72 | $5.36 |
Dual-Purpose Special Blacks These dual-purpose hybrids do it all, and do it well. The hens are excellent layers of quality brown eggs, and the cockerels can finish at over 6 pounds in 20 weeks. Color is jet black with red feathering at the chest and neck.
| Special Black Dual Purpose | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $5.45 | $5.10 | $4.74 |
| Females | $6.35 | $5.80 | $5.63 |
| Males | $4.61 | $4.25 | $3.91 |
Dual-Purpose Special Reds Similar to the Special Blacks, but they feather out in a rich, red plumage.
| Special Red Dual Purpose | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsexed | $5.45 | $5.10 | $4.74 |
| Females | $6.35 | $5.80 | $5.63 |
| Males | $4.61 | $4.25 | $3.91 |
Broad Breasted White Turkeys These birds are outstanding for livability, fast growth, and efficient feed conversion. White feathers pick out clean and pretty.
| Broad-Breasted White Turkey | 1-29 | 30+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unsexed only | $11.75 | $9.25 |
Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys Similar in size and growth to the Whites, but with gorgeous bronze plumage and that traditional turkey look.
| Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkey | 1-29 | 30+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unsexed only | $12.25 | $9.75 |
Heritage Breeds
These are the breeds that we are currently working with in our conservation efforts. While we firmly believe that modern production hybrids have their place, we are also commited to doing our part to preserve the unique genetics of Heritage fowl for future generations. All of our Heritage birds are carefully managed to avoid excessive inbreeding, and selected to meet the SOP for that breed. Heritage breeds are available as straight run chicks, or hatching eggs.
Icelandic Chickens are unique and hard to find, avid foragers and easy keepers, very alert for predators. They are a landrace breed with lots of variety, coming in a rainbow of colors and feathering. Many will be crested, with varied comb types, and quirky personalities. These little chickens are hardy, disease-resistant, excellent mothers, and lay a medium-sized off-white egg. Our flock is certified purebred by the importer.
| Icelandic Chickens (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $9.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $4.50 |
Mahogany Faverolles A unique mahogany-red variety of the more familiar Salmon Faverolles, these sweet and docile birds were developed in 1800’s France to provide winter eggs and gourmet table birds. They are calm, gentle, and absolutely beautiful, with their fluffy beards and silly feathered feet. Ideal for backyard coops as they tend to be non-foraging homebodies.
| Mahogany Faverolles (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $10.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $5.00 |
Swedish Svarthona (Swedish Black Hens) Little Goth chickens! These extremely rare birds are jet-black all over, including skin and combs, a smaller and hardier version of the Ayam Cemani. They love to forage, and are very cold-hardy, active, and alert, laying a medium-sized creamy egg.
| Swedish Svarthona (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $25.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $12.00 |
Delaware are a production breed developed in the USA in the 1940’s that was almost lost due to the emergence of the Cornish Cross into the broiler market. Delaware are a fast-maturing, early-feathering true breed that can give even the hybrids a run for their money as a dual-purpose farm fowl. They have a calm and friendly attitude, good flesh for the table, and lay lots of brown eggs.
| Delaware (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $5.35 |
| Hatching Eggs $2.60 |
Barred Plymouth Rocks are one of America’s oldest breeds, and so familiar you wouldn’t think they need conservation, but they have been bred away from their
roots as a dual-purpose fowl. We breed toward Barred Rocks that are mellow, extremely hardy, steady layers of big brown eggs that also make a tasty table bird.
| Barred Plymouth Rock (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $4.69 |
| Hatching Eggs $2.50 |
Mille Fleur D’Uccle Bantams These tiny bantams are gorgeous and make wonderful backyard pets. They are quieter than most chickens, and are very interactive, curious, and lively. The hens are good layers, although the eggs are small. Kids adore them.
| Mille Fleur Bantam (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $6.50 |
| Hatching Eggs $3.00 |
Silkie Chickens Some consider them strictly ornamental, but we keep Silkies for three very practical reasons: Silkie soup is amazing, they are awesome winter egg layers, and Silkie hens are excellent foster mothers. Our flock is primarily the Partridge variety, working on some Buff Splash and true Black as well.
| Silkies (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Chicks $5.85 |
| Hatching Eggs $2.85 |
Dark Campbell Ducks A specialty color variety of the famous Khaki Campbell duck, with lovely dark brown plumage. Campbells are a lightweight duck that are excellent layers, great foragers, and very hardy.
| Dark Campbell (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Ducklings $16.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $7.50 |
Silver Appleyard Ducks A dual-purpose breed ideal for the homestead, Appleyards lay fewer eggs than the Campbells but can provide a plump, juicy duck for the
table. They are quite calm (for a duck), and forage well.
| Silver Appleyard (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Ducklings $17.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $8.50 |
Auburn Turkeys A rare variety of heritage turkey dating back to the late 1700’s, Auburns are a rich chestnut-brown color, with the typical heritage turkey frame.
The hens can be great sitters and mothers. These grow much slower than the commercial broad-breasted varieties, but the rich flavor is worth it!
| Auburn Turkey (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Poults $19.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $9.00 |
Embden Geese Large, pure white birds for meat and down. These are premium Embdens from heritage stock, fast-growing and hardy. They lay HUGE eggs March thru June, and some hens will sit and raise a brood for you if you provide the right conditions. They can be friendly, if you take the time to make friends.
| Embden Geese (Price Each) |
|---|
| Unsexed Goslings $25.00 |
| Hatching Eggs $12.00 |
Ordering Info
Minimum 3 chicks per breed. This is for the welfare of the animals. Birds need a flock, and a single chick different from the others in the brooder will often be bullied to death.Please order as early as you can, and well before the deadlines. There is a HUGE demand for home poultry these days, and, while we are doing our best to make sure that everyone can get the birds they need, supplies are limited and once that hatch is spoken for, it's gone!Orders can be made by texting or calling us at (906) 370-3232, emailing to [email protected], or by snailmail to us at PO Box 624, Houghton, MI 49931.We currently accept cash, checks, money orders, or PayPal online payments. If you wish to pay via PayPal, you will first need to send an email with your order request, and we will respond with payment details. Cancellations after payment will result in a 20% restocking fee being deducted from your refund. NSF returned checks subject to a $50 fee. Payment must be received in full before we consider your items reserved.Delivery is FREE if you come in person to pick up your chicks (dates are listed below, place & time TBA) Or, for a $35 fee, we will deliver to your door-step (available only within Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, and Ontonagon counties.) We do NOT ship live chicks in the mail, period. If you are unable to pick up your chicks on delivery day, we will board them for you for an additional fee of $5 each, per week, for up to 3 weeks. Because we deliver direct, we guarantee 100% live arrival on all orders.Unforseen circumstances may arise, due to the nature of farming. If we cannot fulfill any part of your order as agreed, you will be offered your choice of a reasonable substitute, or a full refund, whichever you prefer. Our liability is limited to not exceed original purchase price. All orders are sold without any representation or warranty either expressed or implied.
Pickup Dates Spring/Summer 2026May 15 --> order deadline April 17
June 12 --> order deadline May 15
June 24 --> order deadline May 27
July 15 --> order deadline June 17(dates subject to change)
Contact
Phone/Text (906) 370-3232
PO Box 624 Houghton, MI 49931
[email protected]
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