Revan
Songster
Hello. So, I live in a very rural area. There's nothing after 200 miles, and no hatcheries or good breeders that I know of. I've already checked the states forum for nearby places to buy chicks. The local farm supply does carry chicks in the spring time, and I know they get them from a breeder about 150 miles away, but all these chicks have problems. Take my silkies for example that I purchased this year. Two of the five are missing a toe on one foot (the one actually has a deformed foot altogether). Two others have standard feathers, one on the tail, the other the head, showing that some crossbreeding going on at some point in their genetics.
Since I seem to be left with ordering from online hatcheries, I was curious to know what hatcheries sell the best quality. I know I can't expect perfection, but I don't want stunted or crossbred chicks since I want to start a breeding program and breed quality chicks.
Chicks I'm looking for/considering getting:
Silkies
Cochin Bantams
Belgium Bearded d'Uccles
Polish
Faverolles
Since I seem to be left with ordering from online hatcheries, I was curious to know what hatcheries sell the best quality. I know I can't expect perfection, but I don't want stunted or crossbred chicks since I want to start a breeding program and breed quality chicks.
Chicks I'm looking for/considering getting:
Silkies
Cochin Bantams
Belgium Bearded d'Uccles
Polish
Faverolles