Welcome!

Humble Hatchery specializes in Kikiriki (Puerto Rican micro-bantam chickens) sourced from breeders in Puerto Rico and developed through an intentional breeding program.

  • True micro size and structure

  • Unique traits (naked neck, frizzle, crested/top hat)

  • Preservation of Puerto Rican lineage

  • Small-batch, selective breeding

Each pairing is purposeful—not mass production.

Preserving Puerto Rican Lineage

My breeding stock originates from Puerto Rico, allowing me to:

  • Maintain authentic Kikiriki genetics

  • Preserve true micro characteristics

  • Contribute to responsible conservation

At the same time, I embrace the diversity that makes this breed so unique.

Biosecurity & Ethical Breeding

My hatchery is my home and is closed to the public to maintain strict biosecurity.

  • No outside flock exposure

  • No feed store contact

  • No culling of cockerels

  • Retired breeders remain here for life

Ethical breeding is a non-negotiable standard.

Why Humble Hatchery

This is a science-based breeding program built on experience, data, and ethics of Lindsay Gonzales, M.Sc.

  • Bachelor’s degrees in Biology & Secondary Education

  • Master of Science in Biological Sciences

  • Background in science education and research

  • Author of Hatch Like a Scientist & Kikiriki Chickens

  • Specializes in incubation and hatch success across multiple poultry breeds.

* Pricing *

Kikiriki Hatching Eggs:

  • $120 per dozen

    • Shipping: $25+ via UPS (varies by distance and speed

    • Eggs are collected from all actively laying hens within the breeding program.

Kikiriki Live Birds

  • Kikiriki males $25+

  • Kikiriki females $80+

Other Chick Breeds

  • Unsexed $10+

  • Female $25+

  • Male $5+

Proven Hatch Performance

  • ~90% average hatch rate (local, non-shipped eggs)

  • ~65% average hatch rate (shipped eggs)

  • Shipping introduces variables outside breeder control.

  • Hatching eggs—especially shipped eggs—will always involve risk.

Hatching Eggs: How It Works

  1. Submit the waitlist form

  2. Receive your estimated week window

  3. Confirm your order with a $10 nonrefundable deposit

  4. Eggs are shipped via UPS or scheduled for pickup (Humble, TX)

  5. Hatch using my hatching egg guide

Important Policies

No refunds or returns

  • No guaranteed hatch rates

  • Shipped eggs are a buyer’s risk

  • Closed hatchery (no visits for biosecurity)

  • Not NPIP certified at this time (planned July 2026)

  • Not PT tested currently

  • No vaccinations administered

Please review and understand these policies before joining the waitlist.