Red Shouldered Yokohama Chick

Few backyard breeds stop visitors in their tracks the way a Yokohama does. With its dramatically flowing tail feathers and distinctive red-shouldered plumage, this rare Japanese ornamental breed brings a living art piece to your flock — and a gentle, calm temperament that makes it a pleasure to keep.

These chicks arrive healthy and hatchery-sourced, laying cream to tinted eggs. Yokohamas are best suited to spacious runs where their long tails can develop fully; they thrive with attentive care and do well in mixed flocks when given room to move. If you’re building a specialty flock, breeding program, or simply want something genuinely uncommon, this is a breed worth knowing.

Available February through early July. Order minimums apply: 25 chicks January–March, 15 in April, 6 in May–September; hatchery pickup minimum is 6. Birds ship via USPS Priority Mail (2–3 business days); regional door-to-door delivery available in parts of the Midwest. Live Arrival and 48-Hour Livability Guarantee applies — report any concerns by phone within 48 hours. Changes must be made by noon Central the Friday before delivery. All live-animal sales are final.