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Iowa Blue 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UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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 Iowa Blue chickens.

Iowa Blue chicken facts

Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin:
United States
Egg-laying ability: Moderate
Broodiness: High
Meat production: Moderate-good
Cold tolerance: Poor-exceptional (depends on comb size)
Heat tolerance:
Good-exceptional
Predator evasion:  Exceptional
Foraging ability: Exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Moderate
Temperament: Friendly, active
Aggression toward flock members:
Moderate
Noise level: Moderate

Iowa Blue chicken hatcheries and breeders

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

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

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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.