Chicks Arriving at North 40 Outfitters: Lewiston, Idaho
It’s that time of the year—our North 40 stores are about to fill with a little extra noise and bustle, and you’re sure to hear a chirp or two when wandering the aisles. That’s because—you guessed it—the chicks are coming to North 40 Outfitters Lewiston, Idaho beginning February 21.
Each North 40 store will offer a variety of popular chicken breeds to choose from, including the ever-popular Plymouth barred rock and the ultra-efficient and easy-to-raise white leghorn.
*Arrival dates and availability could change on a daily basis so play it safe and call ahead if you’re looking for a specific breed. Contact North 40 Lewiston, Idaho at 208-746-1368. Breeds are subject to change.
Want to Raise Chickens?
Whether you’re an urban chicken farmer adding to an existing flock or you’re just interested in the idea of raising backyard chickens, visiting North 40 Outfitters during “chicks time” is a great way to learn everything you need to know about raising fowl for eggs and meat. Our in-store experts and other chicken aficionados are on-hand to answer all your questions and point you to the essential supplies your birds need.
If you want to research before you arrive, visit our raising chickens section on North 40.com There, you can learn the particulars of various breeds, including which might be best suited to our Inland Northwest climate. See What Chicken Breed(s) Should I Choose?
In addition, you can find articles on what to expect when you get your birds home, how much it might cost to raise your birds, and even what kind of feed to start your chicks on. Want to know how to transition your fast-growing chicks from the brood box to a permanent home? Check out this article: From Brood Box to Nesting Box.
Raising chickens for meat and eggs is an extremely efficient and healthy way to offset your grocery bill while teaching your family about where food really comes from. The first step in your own “raising chickens” adventure begins at North 40 Outfitters. Again, expect our birds to “land” on February 21. It pays to call ahead for final arrival dates and breed availability.
Note: If you just want to bring your kids to experience fun and magic of chicks, you’re completely welcome at North 40 outfitters.
List of Breeds At North 40 Outfitters in Lewiston, Idaho
Bantam Chicken Breeds (Straight Run Only)
- BB Red Old English
- Black Cochin
- Black Silkie
- Buff Cochin
- Buff Silkie
- Golden Sebright
- Milli Fleur
- Porcelin
- Red Cochin
- Silver Duck Wing
- Silver Sebright
- White Silkie
Ducks & Geese
- Black Runner Duck (Straight Run)
- Blue Runner Duck
- Blue Swedish Duck
- Cayuga Duck
- Indian Runner Duck
- Khaki Campbell Duck
- Mallard Duck
- Rouen Duck
- Welsh Harlequin Duck
- White Crested Duck (Straight Run)
- White Pekin Duck
- African Goose
- Chinese Goose
- Emden Goose
- Grey Tolouse Goose
Layer & Dual Purpose Breeds (Pullets)
- Ameraucana/Easter Egg
- Barred Rock
- Black Australorp
- Black Jersey Giant
- Black Sex Link
- Blue Andalusian
- Brown Leghorn
- Buckeye
- Buff Laced Polish
- Buff Orpington
- Calico Princess
- Cinnamon Queen
- Columbian Wyandotte
- Cuckoo Maran
- Golden Comet
- Golden Laced Wyandotte
- Golden Polish
- Light Brahma
- Midnight Majesty Maran
- Polish Buff Laced
- Polish Silver Laced
- Polish White Crested
- Prairie Bluebell Egger
- Production Red
- Rainbow Dixie
- Rhode Island Red
- Rhode Island White
- Salmon Faverolles
- Sapphire Gem
- Silver Laced Wyandotte
- Speckled Sussex
- Spitzhauben
- Welsummer
- White Jersey Giant
- White Leghorn
- White Polish
- White Rock
Meat Birds (Straight Run Only)
- Barnevelder
- Blue Andalusian
- Blue Laced Red Wyandotte
- Cornish Roaster
- Lavender Orpington
Turkeys & Guineas
- Bourbon Red Turkey (Straight run)
- Broad Breast White Turkey (Straight Run)
- Bronze Turkey (Straight Run)
- Narragansett Turkey (Straight Run)
- Royal Palm Turkey (Straight Run)
- Pearl Gray Guinea
Note: Meat Birds are not vaccinated for Marek's as they grow and are harvested in such a short period of time that they will not be affected by the disease. Ducks, Turkeys, and Geese are also not affected by Marek's.