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Tappit Shetland Chicks

$29.00

Nickelbeak Hollow is Introducing the Tappit Shetland.

These rare, feathery wonders come straight from the enchanting Shetland Isles!  These adorable bundles of joy are not just chicks; they’re a piece of history, descended from South American hens with a touch of Spanish flair.

With their tufted crowns and potential for laying blue or green eggs, Tappit Shetland Chicks bring a splash of color and uniqueness to your flock.  Imagine your coop filled with these feathered cuties, a living testament to the Isbisters’ dedication to preserving this precious breed since the 1970s.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the Tappit Shetland story! Limited in numbers, these chicks are a treasure waiting to flutter into your life.  Secure your own flock now and embark on a delightful journey with these rare, tufted wonders.

Be the talk of the coop – order your Tappit Shetland Chicks today!

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ALL POULTRY ORDERS ARE CONSIDERED AN ORDER THAT WILL BE HATCHED TO ORDER FOR CHICKS OR TO GROW OUT AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY UNLESS IT WAS PRE-ARRANGED. AVAILABLE STOCK ON HAND VARIES DAILY PLEASE INQUIRE BY TEXT OR PHONE TO 385.350.2787.

Straight Run only

Minimum Orders:
We have minimum order numbers for the good of the chickens. Whether we are shipping or you are picking up locally we want both your experience and the wellbeing of the chickens to be maintained.
If you do not select at least the minimum you may be contacted to add more to your order.
(can include mixes of different breeds).
Local Pickup: 2
Shipped: 6

Maximum Order of Tappit Shetlands: 4 (Straight Run)

Shipping Costs:

We charge a flat rate of $89 for sending a box of up to 20 chicks via USPS Priority Mail. (We have been told by USPS that all live chick are shipping EXPRESS automatically but we DO NOT have control of this.) Additional charges apply to orders over 20 chicks. Heat packs, Grogel, and feed are included with the cost of shipping. Please select only the shipping option for live chicks if you are having them shipped or local pickup if you are picking them up. If you see another option it is invalid. Please order chicks separately from other shop items we cannot combine shipping methods for other items.

PLEASE SEE OUR SHIPPING POLICY PAGE FOR ANY QUESTIONS.

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  • If you selected a shipped item please select SHIPPING INCLUDED IN PRICE at checkout
  • if you selected a local pickup item please select your preferred LOCAL PICKUP LOCATION.
    • Local Pickup in Morgan. UT (only available by prior appointment)
    • Local Pickup in Ogden, UT (only available by prior appointment) limited pickup days usually a Monday
    • Local Pickup in West Jordan, UT (only available by prior appointment) limited pickup on weekdays by arrangement
  • Please do not mix shipped and local pickup items in the cart or we may need to contact you to make an adjustment to the cost.
  • Not all items are available for local pickup some are only shipped, select SHIPPING INCLUDED IN PRICE at checkout

Disclaimer: If you purchased a local pickup item and select local pickup at checkout but your address is out of state or not within reasonable presumed distance for local pickup your item will not be shipped until we have spoken with you and arranged for shipping to be covered or verified with you that local pickup is actually possible.

OverEZ Chicken Coops: Shipping is not standard shipping. It is freight shipping which means an semi truck is likely to deliver it not a parcel shipping service. If you do not have the ability to unload the freight via fork lift or other means you must select and pay the lift gate fee for them make sure your delivery vehicle has a lift gate to be able to unload the pallet. This delivery is only available curbside they cannot unload it wherever you like. You will need to be prepared to unpack and move it where you need it once delivered.

 

Description

History:

  • The Tappit Shetland Hen is a rare breed originating from the Shetland Isles, with its existence largely owed to the Isbisters of Trondra, who saved the breed single-handedly.
  • The breed has been preserved and looked after since the 1970s on the island of Trondra.

Origins:

  • The Tappit Shetland Hen has origins tracing back to South America and arrived on the Shetland Isles via Spain approximately 430 years ago. There is a possibility that they were brought to the islands by a Spanish galleon.
  • Surviving hens were originally from Foula, a remote western isle, and the Isbisters purchased this surviving flock to initiate the breeding program.

Characteristics:

  • Descended from South American hens akin to the Araucana Hen from Chile.
  • Relatively heavy with a characteristic tuft of feathers on the head, known as “Tapp” in Shetland (tufted in Scots).
  • Blue-green egg coloring influenced by Spanish genetics.
  • Influences from the Original Shetland Hen already present on the islands for centuries.
  • Comes in a variety of colors.

Population and Preservation:

  • The breed’s population is now limited, with approximately three dozen purebred Tappit Shetland Hens left on the isle.
  • The Isbisters’ efforts are crucial in preserving the breed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining biodiversity in poultry.

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