Chickens

Chickens are one of the most valuable animals you can add to your preparedness plan. They require minimal space, low daily upkeep, and provide reliable food outputs that continue even during supply-chain disruptions. Whether you live on acreage or in a suburban backyard, chickens offer fast, renewable returns that support long-term self-reliance.

Chickens contribute to a preparedness mindset by providing:
• Daily food production (eggs)
• Seasonal protein supply (meat)
• Fertilizer for gardens and compost systems
• Pest control in yards, gardens, and orchards
• Breedable, renewable livestock you can expand or trade

When feed prices rise or grocery shelves thin out, having a dependable flock turns uncertainty into security.

Our Focus

Why We Focus on Heritage, Dual-Purpose Breeds — Not the Common Store-Bought Breeds

Most feed stores sell breeds designed for one thing: maximum commercial production. They’re great for industrial farms, but not ideal for preparedness, homesteading, or long-term sustainability. Here’s why our flock is built around Light Sussex, Rhode Island Whites, American Breese, and Hollands instead of common feed-store hybrids.

Store-Bought Breeds Are Usually Hybrid Layers or Meat Birds

Feed stores typically carry:

ISA Browns
Production Reds
Golden Comets
Cornish Cross
High-production hybrids

These birds are bred for short-term output, not longevity.

Hybrids = great layers for 1–2 years, then a sharp decline.
Cornish Cross = incredible meat birds but live short, fragile lives.

For preparedness, you need birds that last, reproduce, and thrive without constant replacement.

Our Breeds Reproduce True—Hybrids Do Not

A key preparedness principle is renewability.

Hybrid layers do not breed true, meaning you can’t reliably hatch your own replacement hens.
Cornish Cross cannot reproduce naturally and often won’t survive past 10–12 weeks.

Our heritage breeds do reproduce true.
You can hatch your own eggs, raise your own replacements, and stay self-reliant—no store required.

Heritage Breeds Are Hardier and More Self-Sufficient

Light Sussex, R.I. Whites, American Breese, and Hollands:

Handle Colorado temperature swings
Resist disease better
Free-range more efficiently
Can live productive 5–8 year lives
Thrive with lower inputs than commercial hybrids

These birds perform well without high-tech commercial feed schedules or heat lamps—perfect for homesteads and preppers.

4. Dual Purpose = Balanced Food Security

Store birds tend to be one-dimensional:

Hybrid layers: eggs only, poor meat quality
Cornish Cross: meat only, can’t survive long-term

Our breeds offer both:

Strong egg production
Good carcass size
Efficient feed conversion
Sustainable year-round protein

Dual-purpose birds keep your flock simple, sustainable, and cost-effective.

Heritage Breeds Integrate Better Into a Closed-Loop Homestead

They are superior for:

Compost systems
Garden pest control
Foraging on pasture
Cold- and heat-adapted egg production
Maintaining stable flock genetics

These traits are extremely valuable when you’re building long-term resilience.

Preparedness Requires Livestock That Can Thrive Without the Feed Store

If supply chains break or feed prices spike, you want birds that can handle:

Kitchen scraps
Garden surplus
Forage
Lower-protein feeds
Weather extremes

Heritage breeds do this naturally.
Commercial production breeds do not.

What we offer

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Baby Chicks

We offer healthy, hand-selected baby chicks from proven heritage and dual-purpose breeds. These chicks come from parent stock chosen for strength, productivity, and the ability to thrive in Colorado’s climate. Whether you’re starting your first flock or expanding an existing homestead, our chicks give you a healthier, more sustainable alternative to typical store-bought hybrids.

Our baby chicks are:
• From hardy, heritage lines (Light Sussex, Rhode Island Whites, American Breese, Hollands)
• Raised clean, warm, and well-fed from day one
• Handled daily for calm temperaments
• Bred for long-term sustainability — not short-term commercial output
• Perfect for preppers & homesteaders wanting renewable egg and meat production

These chicks will grow into reliable layers, solid meat birds, and excellent foragers—ideal for anyone building a resilient flock and a more self-sufficient homestead.

Hatching Eggs

We offer fertile hatching eggs from our strong, carefully selected heritage and dual-purpose breeding lines. These eggs give you the opportunity to start—or expand—your flock with genetics designed for long-term sustainability, not short-term commercial production.

Our hatching eggs come from:
• Light Sussex — hardy, calm, dependable dual-purpose birds
• Rhode Island Whites — excellent layers with strong cold-weather performance
• American Breese — premium-quality meat and solid egg production
• Hollands — rare heritage birds known for efficiency and foraging ability

Each egg is collected daily, handled carefully, and stored properly to ensure the best hatch rates possible.

Why choose our hatching eggs?
• Build a flock that breeds true
• Avoid the inconsistency of hatchery hybrids
• Develop a line adapted to Colorado’s climate
• Improve flock sustainability and preparedness
• Create a renewable, self-sufficient poultry system

Perfect for homesteaders, preppers, 4-H families, and anyone wanting complete control over their flock’s genetics and future.

Full-Grown Pullets — Ready-to-Lay, Hardy, Homestead-Raised Birds

We offer full-grown pullets that are just weeks away from laying—or already laying—depending on the season. These are not mass-produced, store-bought hybrids. Our pullets are raised on our homestead from strong heritage and dual-purpose lines selected for longevity, hardiness, and consistent production.

Our pullets come from:
• Light Sussex — reliable layers with excellent foraging instincts
• Rhode Island Whites — cold-hardy, steady producers
• American Breese — premium meat quality with solid egg output
• Hollands — rare, efficient, and excellent all-around homestead birds

What you get with our pullets:
• Birds raised on quality feed, clean water, and space to roam
• Handled regularly for a calm, easy-to-manage temperament
• Flock-ready health—no brooder, no heat lamps, no extra work
• Early egg production for instant homestead value
• Strong genetics built for dual-purpose use: eggs and meat
• Ideal for preparedness, small homesteads, or quick flock expansion

Perfect for anyone who wants egg production now without waiting months for chicks to grow. Our pullets make it easy to establish a resilient, productive flock with birds that thrive in real-world conditions.

Our Flock.

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Light Sussex chickens are one of the oldest and most dependable dual-purpose breeds for the homestead. Known for their calm temperament, excellent foraging ability, and consistent egg production, they thrive in almost any climate—including Colorado’s high-elevation swings.

They lay large, cream-colored eggs and produce a solid table bird, making them a great fit for preppers who want a breed that can do both: steady eggs and dependable meat. Hardy, friendly, and easy to manage, the Light Sussex is a cornerstone of a self-reliant flock.

Rhode Island Whites are productive, resilient layers known for their excellent cold-weather performance and steady year-round egg production. They handle Colorado winters exceptionally well and offer a calm, even temperament.

They lay large brown eggs and bring solid body size, giving homesteaders a dependable dual-purpose option. For preparedness-minded families, they offer reliability, adaptability, and a no-nonsense temperament—perfect for a sustainable egg supply.

American Breese (American Bresse-type) chickens are famous for premium meat quality, fast growth, and exceptional flavor. Known as one of the world’s finest meat birds, this breed also lays a healthy number of cream-colored eggs.

They are active foragers, thrive on pasture, and convert feed into growth extremely efficiently—ideal for a prepper or homestead setup where sustainability matters. With their striking blue legs and balanced temperament, American Breese add both beauty and high performance to the flock.

Hollands may look like barred rock but they are not! There guys are a rare, heritage American breed valued for their calm personality, excellent foraging skills, and dependable egg production. They lay medium to large white eggs and are known for their efficient feed use—making them a great option for preparedness and long-term sustainability.

Their gentle nature, combined with their ability to thrive in mixed flocks and variable climates, makes Hollands an underrated but highly valuable addition to any homestead looking to preserve hardy, productive genetics.

Contact

If you are interested in any of our birds please shoot us an email

3foldstrongdefense@gmail.com