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Hamburg chicken hatcheries and breeders

UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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 the different varieties of Hamburg chickens.

Hamburg chicken facts

Category: Hobby & eggs
Origin:
Northern Europe, Britain
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Low
Meat production: Poor
Cold tolerance: Good
Heat tolerance:
Moderate-good
Predator evasion:  Exceptional
Foraging ability: Good-exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Low
Temperament: Flighty, active
Aggression toward flock members:
Moderate-high
Noise level: Moderate-high

To learn everything you need to know to decide if Hamburg chickens are right for you, check out my article, Considering Hamburg chickens? The 16 things you must know first.

Hamburg chicken hatcheries and breeders

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Hamburg chickens. Note there are 2 hatcheries selling in California and 2 hatcheries selling in Missouri—you may need to zoom in to see them. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Hamburg chicken hatcheries and breeders by variety

The map above shows all Hamburg varieties for sale. Click on the links below to find where you can buy a particular Hamburg variety.

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Golden Spangled Hamburg chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video below to see an example of Golden Spangled chickens.

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

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Silver Spangled Hamburg chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Silver Spangled roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Silver Spangled Hamburg chickens. Note there are 2 hatcheries selling in California and 2 hatcheries selling in Missouri—you may need to zoom in to see them. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Other Hamburg chicken hatcheries and breeders

Less common varieties of Hamburg chickens for sale include:

  • Blue

  • Golden Penciled

  • Silver Penciled

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of some of these varieties.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Golden Penciled, Silver Penciled and Blue Hamburg chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Red = Blue Hamburgs for sale*

  • Orange = Golden Penciled Hamburgs for sale

  • Yellow = Golden Penciled Hamburgs and Silver Penciled Hamburgs for sale

*Some hatcheries and breeders selling “Blue” chickens will actually give you a mix of Blue, Black and Splash chicks. Click on your hatchery or breeder of interest to learn more about the color varieties they offer. Read their fine print.


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.