Which Hatchery is the Best Hatchery?

patti'speeps :

I ordered from Purely Poultry and received very healthy chicks and Guinea Keets. My one question would be, I have an adult Cuckoo Maran Rooster and was needing some pullets for him this year. The pullets that were sent are not feathering out the same color as he is. He has the Cuckoo markings(barred) and these pullets are looking more like Buff colored. They are a beautiful caramel color with black barring markings. I was under the impression that the Cuckoo color was the black barred coloring. I love the pullets but was just hoping for the same color as my rooster. One more question. When the chicks arrived the shipping label on the box said Ideal Hatchery. Does Purely Poultry ship from other hatcheries if they don't have what the customer is looking for? Was just wondering. All in all I had a very good experience with Purely Poultry.

Purely Poultry is a dealer. Not sure if they actually hatch anything. Ideal only has the Cuckoo Marans. You may have received the Welsummer instead. They would be Buff looking, as they are similiar to a light brown leghorn in color. https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/Products.aspx?Category=Dark Brown Egg Layers I would look the box over good and see what you really received. If you want true Cuckoo Marans, I would suggest ordering from a breeder that is a member of the Marans Chicken Club USA http://www.maransusa.org​