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Reputable source for Delaware chicks?

post #1 of 5
8/1/12 at 4:10pm
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I am starting my backyard flock in the spring and am interested in raising Delaware chickens. I've seen them advertised by the large hatcheries, but I want to make sure that I am getting quality birds that are actually of a heritage strain. I'm located in IL, so a hatchery or breeder within driving distance would be ideal. Any leads?

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post #2 of 5
8/29/12 at 6:20pm

I am looking for heritage delawares too. I'm in Colorado.

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post #3 of 5
8/29/12 at 6:27pm

They are rare as hen's teeth.  I would ask a couple of people in the Heritage Large Fowl thread.  I'd also read the Delaware thread, and yes, there may be a Heritage Delaware thread too.  True heritage birds are hugely word of mouth and who knows who with which birds, kind of thing.

 

 

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post #4 of 5
8/29/12 at 7:11pm
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Thanks for the tip.

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post #5 of 5
9/1/12 at 8:16pm

I have been to this farm and they have very nice birds.http://www.whitmorefarm.com/

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Faverolles Fanciers Club, Susquehanna Poultry Club, and Ameraucana Breeders Club.
Check out the new Faverolles Fanciers website http://faverollesfanciers.webs.com/
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