California White Baby Chicks

California White chicks are a hybrid breed developed by crossing a White Leghorn rooster with a California Gray hen (itself a Barred Plymouth Rock x White Leghorn mix). This intentional cross results in a bird that retains the elite laying ability of the Leghorn while gaining a calmer temperament, better body mass, and increased hardiness for backyard and homestead conditions.

Bred for both efficiency and friendliness, California Whites offer some of the highest egg production rates of any non-commercial bird — making them ideal for hot-climate regions where traditional breeds may falter.

🔍 Breed Overview:

• 🐔 Hybrid Origin: White Leghorn × California Gray

• 🥚 Egg Color: White

• 📈 Laying Rate: 5–6 large eggs per week (280–320/year)

• 🌱 Temperament: Active but calmer than full Leghorns

• 🌡️ Climate Tolerance: Thrives in heat; tolerates moderate cold

• ⏱️ Maturity: Begins laying at just 17–20 weeks

• 🏠 Ideal For: Backyard flocks, small farms, hot regions, beginner keepers

• 🐥 Appearance: White plumage with a few dark specks or barring possible

• 💪 Production Span: Up to 2 years of high-output laying

🌟 Why California Whites?

• Hybrid Vigor = Reliable Results: Stronger immune systems and higher survivability than purebreds

• Commercial-Level Laying Without Commercial Drawbacks: Maintains 300-egg performance without flightiness or fragility

• Lightweight and Feed-Efficient: Excellent feed-to-egg conversion for budget-conscious flock keepers

• Friendly & Manageable: Better suited for family flocks than pure Leghorns

• Heat-Proof Laying: Continues to lay in triple-digit temps where others slow down

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• Day-old California White chicks from NPIP-certified, monitored breeder flocks

• Heat pack and expert packaging for safe arrival (weather-dependent)

• Option to add our GritShield™ Live Chick Warranty (2-day, 14-day, or 30-day)

• Brooding instructions and expert support for first-time owners

✅ Perfect For:

• 🌞 Southern & desert climates

• 🧑🌾 Homesteaders focused on egg self-sufficiency

• 🐓 Mixed flocks needing reliable layers

• 👨👩👧👦 Families wanting gentle birds with high output