Pullet: Marraduna Basque, Shipping week of 08/31/2026

Add beauty, personality, and dependable egg production to your backyard flock with the Marraduna Basque chicken.

Also known as the Euskal Oiloa, this rare heritage breed was developed in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. Bred to thrive in rugged terrain and unpredictable weather, Marraduna Basques are exceptionally hardy and adapt well to both hot summers and cold winters.

These medium-sized, dual-purpose chickens are known for their calm, friendly temperament. Their curious, personable nature makes them an excellent choice for families, beginners, and experienced chicken keepers alike. With regular handling, they can quickly become some of the most engaging members of your flock.

Marraduna Basque hens typically lay around four medium to large cream-colored eggs per week. Their combination of steady egg production, weather hardiness, attractive coloring, and easygoing personality makes them a practical and eye-catching addition to the backyard.

Why You’ll Love the Marraduna Basque

• Friendly, calm, and personable
• Hardy in both hot and cold climates
• Produces approximately four cream-colored eggs per week
• Medium-sized, dual-purpose heritage breed
• Well suited for beginner and experienced chicken keepers
• A rare and distinctive addition to any flock

Bring home the Marraduna Basque and enjoy a resilient heritage chicken that offers beauty, charm, and reliable production.

Benefits of Purchasing Pullets

• Started pullets are an excellent option for people who don't have the time, equipment, or desire to care for chicks.
• These juvenile chicks are sexed twice, once at hatch and again at six weeks old, which reduces your chance of ending up with roosters. 
• The minimum order is just 2 chicks!  

Additional Pullet Information

• These pullets will be vaccinated for Marek's disease and MG (Mycoplasma gallisepticum)
• Our six-week old started pullets are floor-raised and socialized with humans, and their beaks are intact--we never trim.
• Please keep your 6-week-olds quarantined from your existing flock for four or more weeks, and take care when introducing them.
• Check out our Started Pullets Care Guide.

Pullet Shipping Information

• All Started Juveniles are shipped USPS Priority Mail Express.
• Due to import regulations, we cannot ship to Iowa, Nevada, West Virginia, Texas, or Hawaii.
• Pullets will ship on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of the designated shipping week. You will receive an email with tracking information once they leave the farm.