Sugar Feather Farm

Sugar Feather Farm, ayam cemani breeders in the Lake Champlain Valley near Burlington, VT, is a family-run operation with years of experience. Nicolle Ferrier began breeding in 2015 and maintains memberships with the American Poultry Association and the Rare Breed Conservancy for ongoing education. Chickens are raised in pasture-based pens with daily free-ranging, and chicks are introduced to varied environments early for socialization.

All stock undergoes routine health screening for Marek’s and salmonella, ensuring robust offspring. The farm’s heritage focus draws on traditional barnyard practices to promote hardy birds suited to small-scale homesteads. Lineages are documented with pedigrees tracing back to Indonesian imports, reflecting attention to authenticity.

The farm began as a backyard endeavor and over time has become a respected source for these distinctive birds. Feed is formulated with organic grains, calcium supplements, and seasonal foraging to support shell quality and overall vitality.