Calef Chicken Pastures

Calef Chicken Pastures & Hatchery is a small, family-owned chicken hatchery in the countryside of Barrington, New Hampshire. It raises rare heritage breeds and practical egg-producing birds for backyard keepers, families, and small farms. The hatchery is NPIP-certified and emphasizes healthy, dependable stock, seasonal hatching, and helpful, honest guidance for customers.

Its offerings include day-old chicks and hatching eggs from Gold Deathlayers, Lavender Orpingtons, and White Leghorn crosses. Gold Deathlayers are presented as rare, hardy birds with distinctive golden-laced plumage and reliable laying. Lavender Orpingtons are calm, gentle dual-purpose chickens suited to families and beginner keepers. White Leghorn crosses combine productive laying with hardiness for customers seeking dependable white eggs. Orders are available through advance reservations in seasonal batches, with minimum quantities for pickup and shipping; breeds can be mixed to meet those minimums. Customers can collect orders locally in Barrington or arrange shipping within the United States when conditions are safe for chicks.