Getting chicks for 2018

[Pokey11]

I had a fire and it killed the 9 chickens I had in the house. Working on a new house now. I can get most of what I lost except for Leghorns. No one is carrying them! I also need a rooster. Most of the on line producers want no less than 10. I want several breads so I do not need more than the two leghorns. I am in Prescott Arizona. I used to use this site all the time when I lived in Nevada, and always found help and advice here.

 

[Orpingtons43]

I know for sure Meyer hatchery lets you mix breeds in order to reach the minimum but I don't know what they have in stock when you want them.

 

[MissNutmeg]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you could join us!!!


~Meg

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Pokey11 Welcome Back!

I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish you all the best with your new flock.

 

[Blooie]

You can choose what you want now, and then schedule your delivery for when you are ready for them. By that I mean, select the breeds you are interested in, make out your order, pay for them, and they'll be shipped at the date you specify in your order - IF those breeds all hatch at the same time. They usually do, but the choicest breeds sell out fast. Usually by mid-January at most hatcheries selections are already getting limited. Good luck!

And I'm so sorry to hear about the fire. I imagine you are pretty fire-spooked after going through that! Here's a way to raise chicks that minimizes that risk tremendously and does a great service to the chicks by raising them as close to the way a Mama Hen does as is humanly possible! I hope this chick season and your experience is everything you want it to be!
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!! I'm so sorry for your losses

 

[drumstick diva]

Have you tried posting on your state thread?

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us.
Wishing you the very best for 2018!!

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[Pork Pie]

and thanks for joining us