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3/24/11 at 10:56pm

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How is it possible to no longer want chicks?!?!?! Australorps were my go-to breed for many years, and I want to go a different direction now. Thanks though!

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11/24/11 at 11:16am

strutz3921

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Doesnt seem to be any hatcheries in Illinois anymore.

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11/24/11 at 11:41am

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No, no more hatcheries. They did have one near Chicago but with bad customer service, they folded up.

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11/24/11 at 11:56am

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Well I'm going to start hatching my own, just need to buy a incubator!

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11/27/11 at 10:04am

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we are on southern Wisconsin. We are a small family farm and raise about 10 or so different chicken breeds. 3 call colors and 5 breeds of geese. www.lundpoultry.com about a hour from the Illinois border.

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11/27/11 at 10:26am

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Originally Posted by Lund Poultry

You got Salmon Favorelles!!!! droolin Don't need 25 but I am sure 15 chicks can do! Ive had chicks coming in nearby states and Ideal Hatchery without a problem and NO losses.

Man, better count my money!