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If there is one close they are moving the same distance whether you drive them or the post office does. The chicks are good for 3 days after hatching, you may save one day on a close hatchery but depending on the distance the fuel mileage of your vehicle it could cost a whole lot more...
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Well said
And congrats on the new christmas present, it sounds awesome!!!
I can understand why a farmer would not want a stranger on the farm. Things like theft and safety of the family. Not to mention the tactics of some animal rights groups. You could show your farm and the next day...
To be honest when I do sell my chicks I keep the pick of the litter. I think most people do. My feed store takes VERY good care of their chicks but then yes they do buy from hatcheries or individuals like me. I have only dealt with Ideal so far and they have never let me down, so no reason to go...