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We were up at the hatchery on May 29 to pick up a dozen Silver Spangled Hamburgs for my son who started doing chickens this year for 4H. We have been very pleased with the order and even picked up a free kitten while we were there. All 12 chicks were hardy, lively, and are still thriving. We added them to our flock of Buckeyes and even though they are not yet six weeks old, they are ranging with the big chickens and doing very well. For hatchery chicks, I'd recommend Meyer in a heartbeat. They are in the heart of Ohio Amish country and it is amazing the number of places around them selling "Farm Fresh Eggs." In addition to chicks and supplies, they are also a supplier of Kent feeds, one of the few feeds that uses a "locked" formula. This means that they don't change the ingredients on their feed depending on grain prices. This is very important if you want consistent feed. I was glad to see that Meyer carried this excellent brand of livestock feed.