I had such problems locating them locally, I went ahead and ordered online. It's great that you hatched them. Someone is going to be a lucky Chicken Tender.
Easter eggers should be fairly easy to locate, Araucana and Ameraucana can be tricker, because many people pass off EE as those breeds. I had to order my BCM online. They go really quick when available.
It will depend on what you're looking for and where in Az you are. If you're looking for pets, or just for eggs, its almost chick season at the local farm supply stores. I know that there are few places around Phx that have speciality breeds like naked necks and silkies. My pullets just...
I was just wondering if there was an update to this project. I have a small flock of SG and I am considering letting them breed. I know they won't breed true, but was wondering what was the outcome.
A hard lesson? I ordered both lavender orps and Ameraucana from Ebay. I know better now, but I hadn't a clue when I ordered them. The orps came great! Well packed and quick. The ameraucana, not so much. One egg was white! The last batch came 7/8 air sack detached. Once the claim goes...
It has spurred me into getting some temp and humidity gauges.
Them eggs can be spendy and I'm just like you in liking the whole ebay experience with them. Bidding and boxes in the mail.:wee