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✅ NPIP Certified
📅 Est. 2003
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Live Poultry Store is a NPIP-certified Texas poultry farm founded in 2003, offering 30+ breeds of healthy live chickens online. We ship to all 48 US states and internationally to Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand via USPS Priority Express. We accept Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay & cards. Call +1 (346) 636-0501 to order today.
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Live Arrival Rate
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Expert Poultry Guides
Answers to Your Chicken Questions
Everything you need to know about buying, shipping, and raising live chickens — from our Texas farm to your coop.
Best Chicken Breeds for Texas Heat
Top 5 heat-tolerant chicken breeds that thrive in 100°F+ Texas summers: Naked Neck, ISA Brown, Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and Easter Egger.
Read Guide →How to Receive Live Chickens in the Mail
Step-by-step guide: what to expect when USPS delivers live poultry, how to pick up from post office, and first 48 hours of chick care.
Read Guide →What Is NPIP Certification & Why It Matters
NPIP certification requirements for poultry: Pullorum-Typhoid testing, interstate shipping, and why it's critical for healthy flocks.
Read Guide →Rhode Island Red vs Buff Orpington vs Easter Egger
Head-to-head comparison of America's three most popular backyard chicken breeds: egg production, temperament, climate tolerance, and which is right for you.
Read Guide →International Live Chicken Shipping Guide
How to ship live chickens internationally from the USA: USDA APHIS requirements, country-specific import permits, and estimated costs for Canada, UK, EU, Australia & NZ.
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Find Your Perfect Flock
Every bird NPIP-certified, farm-raised in Texas, and shipped safely to your door — nationwide and worldwide.
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Popular Live Chicken Breeds for Sale
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Best Seller
Heritage · Egg Layer
Rhode Island Red Hen
America's #1 laying hen. Produces 250–300 large brown eggs per year. Dual-purpose, cold-hardy, beginner-friendly. NPIP certified.
🥚 250–300 Eggs/yr
Dual Purpose
Cold Hardy
$24.99/bird
★★★★★(312)
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Heritage
Heritage · Dual Purpose
Buff Orpington Hen
Gentle giant of the chicken world. 200–280 light-brown eggs/year. Extremely calm — ideal for families and first-time chicken keepers.
🥚 200–280 Eggs/yr
Family Friendly
Cold Hardy
$26.99/bird
★★★★★(198)
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Trending 2025
Hybrid · Colorful Eggs
Easter Egger Hen
Lays blue, green, olive or pink eggs — every hen is unique! America's #1 trending backyard breed for 2025 with 200+ colorful eggs per year.
🔵 Blue/Green Eggs
Hardy
Trending
$22.99/bird
★★★★★(276)
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Fast Grower
Broiler · Meat Bird
Cornish Cross Broiler
Industry-standard meat bird. Reaches 6–8 lbs in just 6–8 weeks with the best feed conversion of any breed. Ideal for homesteads and small farms.
🍗 6–8 Weeks
Best FCR
Min. 6 Birds
$18.99/bird
★★★★★(224)
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Premium
Heritage · Dark Eggs
Black Copper Marans
Prized for rich chocolate-brown eggs — the darkest of any breed. Striking black and copper plumage. A must-have for specialty egg markets.
🍫 Dark Brown Eggs
Rare Heritage
Calm
$34.99/bird
★★★★★(143)
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High Producer
Commercial · Egg Layer
ISA Brown Hen
Commercial powerhouse laying 300–320 brown eggs per year — among the highest of any breed. Docile, heat-tolerant, and ideal for Texas climates.
🥚 300–320 Eggs/yr
Heat Tolerant
Docile
$21.99/bird
★★★★★(189)
Why Choose Us
Texas-Raised. Farm-Trusted.
Texas-Raised. Farm-Trusted.
Since 2003.
Over 22 years raising and shipping premium live chickens from our Texas farm. Every bird NPIP-certified, health-checked, and backed by our live delivery guarantee.
NPIP Certified — Pullorum-Typhoid Clean
All flocks enrolled in the National Poultry Improvement Plan and tested clean since 2003. Certificates provided on request for all interstate and international shipments.
Live Delivery Guarantee — USA & Worldwide
Every bird guaranteed to arrive alive. Reship or full refund if we fall short — no questions asked. 99% live arrival rate maintained over 22 years.
Humanely Raised on Texas Pasture
Free-range birds raised on non-GMO feed in clean Texas air. No overcrowding, no shortcuts. That's why our customers keep coming back year after year.
Zelle · Cash App · Apple Pay · All Major Cards
We make payment easy — Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, and Amex all accepted. Checkout securely online or call us to order by phone.
Simple Process
How to Buy Live Chickens Online
From browsing to birds arriving healthy at your door — here's exactly how it works when you order from our Texas farm.
1. Browse & Order
Choose from 30+ breeds filtered by purpose, age, and price. Min. 3 birds domestic, 10 international. Order online or call (346) 636-0501.
2. Health Check
We NPIP-certify, vaccinate if selected, and health-check every bird before your ship date. Zero compromises.
3. Expert Packing
Birds ship in ventilated, insulated boxes with water gel packs via USPS Priority Mail Express. Domestic: 1–2 days. International: 2–5 days.
4. Welcome Your Flock
Post office calls you at arrival (domestic). International: customs notifies you. Follow our free Chicken Care Guide for a smooth first 48 hours.
Complete Breed Listing
All Chicken Breeds We Sell
30+ NPIP-certified breeds available year-round. Compare egg production, purpose, and pricing before you order. Ships to USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Italy, Australia & New Zealand.
| Breed | Purpose | Eggs/Year | Egg Color | Temperament | Price/Bird | Stock | |
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 Rhode Island Red |
Dual | 250–300 | Brown | Docile | $24.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Buff Orpington |
Dual | 200–280 | Light Brown | Very Calm | $26.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Easter Egger |
Eggs | 200–280 | Blue / Green | Friendly | $22.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Cornish Cross Broiler |
Meat | — | — | Calm | $18.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Black Copper Marans |
Eggs | 150–200 | Dark Chocolate | Calm | $34.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 ISA Brown |
Eggs | 300–320 | Brown | Docile | $21.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Silver Laced Wyandotte |
Dual | 200–240 | Brown | Calm | $28.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Plymouth Rock (Barred) |
Dual | 200–250 | Brown | Friendly | $27.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 White Leghorn |
Eggs | 280–320 | White | Active | $19.99 | In Stock | Order → |
 Black Australorp |
Dual | 250–300 | Light Brown | Gentle | $25.99 | In Stock | Order → |
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"Ordered 8 Rhode Island Reds and every single one arrived healthy and alert. The ventilated box with gel packs was brilliant. Hens started laying after 3 weeks. Best poultry purchase I've made in 15 years of raising chickens."
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Sarah M.
Tennessee
✅ Verified Buyer
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"Third time ordering Cornish Cross broilers from this Texas farm. Quality is always consistent — fast growth, excellent feed conversion. The team helped me calculate the right order size. Won't go anywhere else."
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James R.
Texas
✅ Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Ordered internationally to Canada — nervous at first, but the team guided me through every step. USDA paperwork, customs forms, everything. Birds arrived perfectly healthy. Amazing operation that truly ships worldwide."
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Marie L.
Ontario, Canada
✅ Verified International Buyer
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about buying live chickens online from our Texas farm — breeds, shipping, NPIP, payment, and care.
You can buy live chickens online at livepoultrystore.com — a NPIP-certified Texas farm established in 2003. We ship to all 48 US states and internationally to Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. Call +1 (346) 636-0501 or order on our website.
Yes. We ship live chickens to Canada regularly. All shipments comply with USDA APHIS and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements. We handle all health certificates and export documentation. Call (346) 636-0501 for a Canada shipping quote.
Yes. We ship to the United Kingdom (Defra approved), Netherlands (EU TRACES system), and Italy (EU veterinary checks). Each shipment includes USDA health certificates and all required export documentation. Call (346) 636-0501 for country-specific requirements.
Yes, but with additional requirements. Australia requires DAFF import permits and quarantine station booking. New Zealand requires MPI permits and biosecurity levy. We ship to commercial importers and serious hobbyists. Call (346) 636-0501 to discuss your situation.
Minimum is 3 birds for most adult breeds domestically. International orders minimum is 10 birds. Baby chicks require a minimum of 6 for safe shipping. Bulk discounts on orders of 10, 25, 50, and 100+ birds.
Yes. All flocks enrolled in the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and tested Pullorum-Typhoid clean — maintained since our founding in 2003. Certificates available on request for all interstate and international shipments.
We accept Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For international orders, we also accept wire transfer. All payments are processed securely at checkout.
We guarantee every bird arrives alive and healthy. If we fall short, we reship at no charge or issue a full refund — your choice. Our live arrival rate is 99% over 22 years of operation.
Best egg layers we sell: ISA Brown (300–320 eggs/year), White Leghorn (280–320), Rhode Island Red (250–300), Black Australorp (250–300), Easter Egger (200–280 colorful eggs). For beginners, Rhode Island Reds or Buff Orpingtons are recommended.
The most heat-tolerant breeds include: Naked Neck (Turken), ISA Brown, White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and Easter Egger. These breeds have larger combs for heat dissipation and thrive even in 100°F+ Texas summers.
Live chickens shipped via USPS Priority Mail Express arrive at your local post office. USPS will call you upon arrival. Pick up same day. Open the ventilated box immediately, check water gel packs, and transfer birds to a pre-warmed brooder or coop. We include a free Chicken Care Guide.
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