ideal hatchery

Hi Guys! It’s been a while since I’ve ordered from a hatchery and seems to be the best way for me to get chicks. I’ve used 2 hatcheries in the past 1.) Meyer Hatchery 2 times 2.) Ideal Poultry 1 time The birds never really looked as good as in representing the breeds. Some with bad...

Hello guys I am considering purchasing black Shamos from ideal poultry, but want to know how they would look like when they are older in the 8 months plus range because the pictures I have seen are of younger chickens none of older ones thus far. Also, how are their temperaments to other...

I would like to contribute my experience with Ideal Poultry's Black Broilers. First, these birds are hardy and gentle. I butchered several (I do it by hand- cervical dislocation- minimal flapping) and they were calm during the entire process. They matured slower than I would have liked on 24%...

My name is Nathan and I am with Ideal Poultry. We've been missing the last few years from the forums, and I'm relatively new with Ideal, so I thought I'd introduce myself! I work in the hatchery here at Ideal Poultry, and I'm part of the 4th generation of the Fuchs family that owns and operates...

I have been looking into purchasing chicks Dare2Dream Farm. I read a post about ethical hatcheries on here and their name came up, even mentioning that they do not cull their unwanted males which I liked. I made an appointment for this upcoming Friday a few weeks ago to check out their farm. I...

My DH picked up my magpie ducklings this morning from ideal hatchery . I had asked for them not to send crested magpie ducklings... Can you tell if they are? I'm impatient to find out and I won't be home until 8pm. PS I paid for heat pad and no packing peanuts... What did they send RIR ?