Best time to order chicks

[CHICKENX2005]

I know it's best to order chicks during the more mild months but if I couldn't meaning if I had to order them either in the cold or in the hottest time of the year which one is better. And what time of the year do you have the most success raising chicks?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I like getting mine in May. It's warm enough I don't need to provide as much extra heat and I can get them out sooner. It's also more natural for chicks to be raised in warmer weather.

If I lived someone warmer I might raise them sooner or later. It all can depend on the climate in your area.

I once raised some in the fall, and they didn't get to go outside until the following spring. I prefer my chicks to be able to run on grass when younger, so I will never do that again.

 

[nuthatched]

I pre order chicks as soon as hatcheries are accepting orders, but I have them delivered end of March, beginning of April, , so they'll hopefully they'll through the winter

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

I pre order chicks as soon as hatcheries are accepting orders, but I have them delivered end of March, beginning of April, , so they'll hopefully they'll through the winter

I also order them as soon as the hatchery is excepting orders for the new year and have them shipped to me the beginning of March.

 

[CHICKENX2005]

Thanks. But what if the only times I can get them are in the winter on in the hottest time of summer. I know neither are ideal but if I had to choose which one would work better.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Thanks. But what if the only times I can get them are in the winter on in the hottest time of summer. I know neither are ideal but if I had to choose which one would work better.

Where are you located? Winter in Montana is far different than winter in Florida

 

[CHICKENX2005]

Virginia is where these chicks will be going. Unless I change my mind...

 

[nuthatched]

Virginia is where these chicks will be going. Unless I change my mind...

Shippingis an issue in winter,, they might get too cold, so I'd say summer

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Ive never ordered chicks but if i did it would be atleast May- September due to cold weather.

 

[McChooky]

There's a higher risk of chicks dying in the winter months due to exposure during shipping or power failures .The easiest time of the year to raise chicks is late spring when night temps don't usually fall below freezing(depending on where you live)Chicks are vulnerable the first 10 days because they have no body fat.