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Celebrating 92 Years Canadian Owned and Operated.

05/30/2026

Looking for a versatile bird that offers both meat and eggs? 🐔✨

The Red Sussex Cross is a fantastic dual-purpose chicken, combining excellent meat quality with dependable egg production. Similar to the popular Red Rock, these birds are known for their easy-going nature, making them a great choice for beginners and experienced flock owners alike.

One of the unique benefits of this cross is that it produces predominantly white roosters, making processing and plucking easier. Chicks are also easy to identify at hatch, with pullets displaying red coloring while cockerels are yellow.

Hardy, easy to raise, and adaptable to a variety of environments, the Red Sussex Cross is an excellent option for homesteads, small farms, and backyard flocks looking for a practical, productive bird.

05/25/2026

🥚✨ Ever wonder what gives egg yolks their rich colour?

The secret is in the hen’s diet! Hens that enjoy green forage, colourful plants, insects, and high-quality feed naturally produce eggs with deeper, more vibrant yolks.

Free-range and pasture-raised birds often have access to a greater variety of nutrients, helping create those beautiful golden-orange tones. While darker yolks can contain higher levels of certain vitamins, the colour itself is mostly a reflection of what the hen is eating.

Want richer yolks from your flock? Focus on quality feed, leafy greens, and a varied diet. 🌱🐛🥕

Follow Anstey Hatchery for more flock care tips and poultry advice! 🐓

05/22/2026

Order now for your spring and summer flock 🐥☀️

Heritage breed chicks are still available at Anstey Hatchery! These classic breeds are known for their beauty, hardiness, and unique personalities, making them a great addition to any backyard flock.

If you’ve been thinking about adding chicks this season, now’s the time to reserve your favorites before availability becomes limited. Reach out today to secure your order! 🐔🥚

05/16/2026

Looking for a hardier alternative to commercial broilers? 🐔✨

The Western Rustic is a slower-growing meat bird perfect for backyard flocks. Known for their strong legs, beautiful mottled colouring, and impressive hardiness, these birds are built to thrive while producing flavorful, high-quality meat.

With yellowish skin, excellent disease resistance, and an average live weight of 5.5 lbs at 9 weeks, the Western Rustic is a fantastic choice for those wanting a more natural, rustic-style meat bird.

05/14/2026

Never tell them the size of your spread or the number of chickens you have! 🤣

05/12/2026

Keep your flock comfortable, healthy, and pest-free 🐔✨

Lice are a common part of chicken keeping, but spotting them early can help prevent bigger problems. Watch for signs like constant scratching, feather loss around the vent or under the wings, messy-looking feathers, or a decrease in egg production. Tiny bugs or specks in the coop can also be a warning sign.

Thankfully, treatment is straightforward! Poultry-safe dusts or sprays, regular coop cleaning, and fresh dust bath areas can all help keep parasites under control naturally.

Routine flock checks go a long way in keeping your birds healthy, comfortable, and thriving.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful moms.

Have a great day!

05/09/2026

🪶✨ A Popular Choice for Game Bird Enthusiasts

The Ringneck Pheasant continues to be one of the most sought-after meat pheasants, appreciated for its excellent taste and striking appearance. With roots tracing back to Chinese bloodlines, these birds remain a favourite for hobby farms and game bird growers alike.

Typically processed around 22 weeks of age, pheasants will reach approximately 1.5–2.5 lbs live weight.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY
📅 Hatching availability is limited to the month of May
📦 Minimum shipment requirement: 30 pheasant chicks

Learn more about Pheasant availability at Anstey Hatchery. 🐥

05/03/2026

🐓🥚 Balanced for Eggs & Meat

The Traditional Cross offers the best of both worlds. Solid egg production and a well-sized meat bird. Roosters grow to around 6.5 lbs, resembling a Barred Rock, while hens are a sleek black with a reddish chest, reaching about 5.5 lbs.

Easy to identify from day one as the pullets are solid black, while cockerels have a white spot on their head which makes flock management simple from the start.

A practical, versatile choice for any flock. 🐥

04/29/2026

🚫🐓 Know What NOT to Feed Your Flock

A healthy flock starts with safe feeding. While chickens love scraps, some common foods can be harmful.

Avoid feeding your chickens:
• Avocado (especially pit & skin) – contains persin
• Raw or green potato peels – contain solanine
• Green tomatoes & tomato leaves/stems – toxic compounds
• Onions (in large amounts) – can affect digestion and egg quality
• Chocolate – contains theobromine
• Caffeine (coffee, tea) – harmful to birds
• Alcohol – dangerous even in small amounts
• Salty or heavily processed foods – can cause dehydration
• Moldy or spoiled food – risk of harmful mycotoxins
• Dry/raw beans – must be fully cooked to be safe

When in doubt, stick to quality feed and safe treats to keep your birds happy and thriving. 🐥

Address

2717 Cleveland Avenue
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3R2

Website

http://www.ansteyhatchery.ca/

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