UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Ancona chickens.

Ancona chicken facts

Category: Pet & eggs
Origin: Italy
Egg-laying ability: Exceptional
Broodiness: Low
Meat production: Poor
Cold tolerance: Poor-moderate (comb/wattle frostbite risk)
Heat tolerance: Good-exceptional
Predator evasion:  Exceptional
Foraging ability: Exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Low
Temperament: Flighty, active
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: High

To learn everything you need to know to decide if Ancona chickens are right for you, check out my article, Ancona chickens: The homesteader’s ideal egg layer.

Ancona chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Ancona hens, cockerels and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Ancona chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.