Bringing self reliance and farm fresh eggs to the modern backyard.
About Lend-A-Hen
We provide the opportunity and support to those who want to experience a self-sufficient lifestyle through raising backyard chickens. With our standard chicken rental package, families can look forward to a hassle free, low investment, entry-level experience of chicken ownership and a daily bounty of fresh eggs. With Lend-A-Hen, not only you will have access to years of chicken raising knowledge and easy to follow startup instructions, but you will also tap into a wealth of self-sufficient, off-grid, independence as you travel deeper down the rabbit hole.
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Our hens at Choate farms are between 1 - 2 years of age, the prime age for consistent egg laying. All of our hens are mixed breeds, resulting in unique feather color and patterns as well as varying colors of eggs.
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One standard chicken coop can comfortably accommodate two hens and be easily moved. They are compact, well ventilated, predator resistant, safe and comfortable for the hens, easy to move, easy to clean, and comply with local regulations. Our coops are designed to fit through most standard-sized yard gates. Coop dimensions are:
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To properly take care of your hens for the duration of your rental period we provide a food dish, water dish, 100 pounds of chicken feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $50 more), and a quick guide for taking care of your birds.
“I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their movites.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Meet the ladies.
From Silkies and Silver Laced Wyandotes to Bramas and Buff Orpingtons, there are many different breeds of chickens! At Choate Farms we breed, brood and hatch our own chicks. We believe strongly in genetic diversity to combat common health issues seen in selective breeding. We utilize three isolated flocks in a spiral breeding program resulting in nearly infinite genetic diversity. This allows us to provide birds that are robust, independent and easier to care for.
