The issue with my local feed stores is that they only sell straight run. And my neighbors probably won't be too keen on having roosters nearby.
On the topic, anyone know breeders or feed stores in central LA that sell sexed chicks?
And then ordering from hatcheries you pay a pretty good shipping cost.... So fifteen chicks plus shipping I wind up paying around $70. What would you guys do? Am I being too particular about breeds? Or is buying online and getting exactly what I want worth the extra cost?
So I'm planning on starting a backyard flock. I have three different birds in wanting, ameraucana, Wyandotte, and Orpington. Hoping two of each. I'm willing to try different breeds but only want females and I'm having trouble finding places besides hatcheries that sell sexed birds. Is my best to...