How Much Do Albany Gamefowl Cost? 2026 Price Guide [Bloodline Breakdown]
Looking for Albany gamefowl for sale and wondering how much they cost?
Albany gamefowl are one of the most legendary American breeds – created by Bill Albany from Roundhead, Whitehackle, and Mahogany blood. Famous for deep game, power, and beautiful dark red color with black breast.
In 2026, Albany gamefowl prices range from $30 for a day-old chick to $1500+ for a proven pure broodcock.
In this guide, I’ll give you the exact Albany prices, what makes an Albany worth $200 vs $1200, and how to avoid fake Albanys.
1. Quick Answer: Albany Gamefowl Cost in 2026
Type / Age | Price Range 2026 | Best For
Day-old Chicks | $30 – $80 each | Budget buyers, hatching
Stags / Pullets 5-9 months | $200 – $400 each | Most buyers
Pure Albany Pair | $500 – $900 per pair | Breeding
Premium Trio (1 Cock 2 Hens) | $700 – $1500 per trio | Serious breeders
Proven Broodcock | $900 – $2000+ | Top genetics
Hatching Eggs (Dozen) | $70 – $160 per dozen | DIY hatching
Shipping extra: $80-$150 for live birds.
H2: 2. Why Albany Prices Vary So Much: 5 Factors
1. Pure Albany vs Albany Cross
Pure Out and Out Albany (straight Bill Albany blood) = $350-$800 per bird. Albany x Kelso or Albany x Sweater cross = $150-$350. Pure is always more.
2. Bloodline – Regular vs White Albany vs Black Albany
Regular Dark Red Albany is cheapest. Rare White Albany and Black Albany cost 40-60% more because they are rare.
3. Breeder Reputation & Lineage
Birds from breeders who have kept Albany line pure for 15+ years cost more. Backyard mixed Albany cheap but not pure. You pay for proven genetics.
Age and Conformation
An Albany must show perfect traits: dark red, black breast, yellow or white legs, straight comb, 5.5-6.5 lbs. A mature stag showing perfect station worth $400 vs chick $30 where you can’t see quality yet.
5. Season
Spring cheapest (March-June) many chicks. Fall most expensive – birds mature, feathered, ready to breed.
3. Albany Gamefowl Price by Type
Pure Out and Out Albany: $350 – $800 each. Deep red, black breast, straight breed preservation. Hardest to find.
Albany x Kelso Cross: $200 – $450 each. Most popular cross – adds intelligence of Kelso to power of Albany.
Albany x Sweater Cross: $200 – $400 each. Adds speed.
White Albany: $450 – $950 each. Rare, beautiful white with red hackle. High demand.
Black Albany: $400 – $900 each. Rare variety.
4. Albany vs Kelso Price – Which Costs More?
Breed | Chick Price | Stag Price | Trio Price
Kelso | $25-$75 | $150-$350 | $600-$1200
Albany | $30-$80 | $200-$400 | $700-$1500
Albany costs slightly more than Kelso because fewer breeders keep pure Albany line. Both are mid-range – cheaper than Shamo ($1200-$2500) or Asil ($800-$2000).
H2: 5. Where to Buy Albany Gamefowl
Large Hatcheries: Don’t sell true Albany. If you see Albany at hatchery for $15, it’s mixed – not pure.
Preservation Breeders (like us): $200-$500 per bird. Pure blood, NPIP certified, you can see parent stock, health guarantee.
Facebook / Auctions: $50-$1000 risky. Many fake Albanys sold – actually Hatch or Roundhead labeled as Albany. No guarantee.
Always ask for video of exact bird and photos of broodcock.
6. Hidden Costs
- Shipping: $80-$150
- Minimum order: 4-6 birds
- Feed: 22% protein feed $20/month per bird
- Incubator if buying eggs
Local pickup saves $100+.
How to Avoid Overpaying
- Buy trio – cheaper per bird than single
- Buy 5-month-old stags not proven cocks – raise yourself
- Buy direct from breeder, not reseller
- Ask for live arrival guarantee
- Buy in spring
8. FAQs
Q: How much does a pure Albany rooster cost?
A: $500-$1200 for pure Albany broodcock in 2026 from reputable breeder.
Q: Are Albany more expensive than Kelso?
A: Yes, about 15-20% more because pure Albany line is rarer.
Q: What is the cheapest way to get Albany?
A: Hatching eggs $70-$160 per dozen. Cheapest upfront but 50% hatch rate risk.
Q: How to tell pure Albany?
A: Dark red feather, black breast, yellow or white legs, straight comb, 5.5-6.5 lbs. Ask breeder for lineage.
Q: Do you have Albany for sale now?
A: Yes, seasonal.
9. Looking for Healthy Albany Gamefowl For Sale?
Don’t buy fake Albany mixes.
At Bantams & Gamefowls For Sale, we breed premium Albany gamefowl from selected pure bloodlines for strength, beautiful conformation, and strong health. Every bird gets proper nutrition, clean housing, health checks.
We have:
- Pure Out and Out Albany Stags & Pullets
- Albany Pairs and Trios
- Albany x Kelso and Albany x Sweater Crosses
- White Albany (rare) – seasonal
- Fertile Eggs & Day-old Chicks – seasonal
📱 Call / WhatsApp for today’s Albany price list, photos, videos: 7542791732
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