About Us

Kristin and John Mell founded Just Wingin it Gamebirds Hatchery in 2018 to make their dream of farming a reality. Located in Lodi, Wisconsin, we specialize in hatching and shipping day old baby chicks including bobwhite and coturnix quail, chickens, ducks, geese, guineas, pheasants, and chukars. Our baby chicks ship safely across the US since 2018.  Our breeds are family friendly, easy to raise, and great for backyard flocks.

John grew up in DeForest, Wisconsin, on a 200-head dairy farm. He has a Bachelor's in Dairy Science from UW-Platteville. He enjoys working outside and making hay.

Kristin has over 13 years of experience in the poultry and gamebird industry and specializes in poultry consultation including problem solving in areas of production, disease, and business management. She graduated from UW Madison with a degree in Poultry Science in 2012 and has worked for a variety of poultry companies including Organic Valley, MacFarlane Pheasants, and Big Gain/Furst McNess Company.

With the purchase of our birds, you can feel confident they are healthy and strong as we are an NPIP Certified, AI Clean, Pullorum Clean, and SE monitored hatchery.

We pride ourselves for shipping day old chicks safely across the US including even Puerto Rico since 2018! We are a small family owned hatchery that provides purely poultry excellence in the breeds we choose to carry.

In their free time, Kristin and John enjoy camping with their horses. John and Kristin thank you for your support in their local small business.

We ship all over the US using the US Postal Service. Please contact us if you have any questions on how you can start your flock today!