I have 2 nearby, one on route 3 (Fredericksburg) and one in Stafford somewhere. Sadly won't be able to check out though the reason is a happy one, a wedding :).
I wouldn't always recommend hatchery RIRs for dual purpose, a lot of hatcheries haven't bred them for that purpose so they are on the smaller side. Not all places just some.
Yup, I have a "mutt" myself :). She's the one in the avatar. If you want to get an idea on what your chickens maybe you can check out the what breed or gender forum: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this
For anyone interested in buying chicks from feed stores in their area 360 farm and pet is in the Fredericksburg, VA area and are very good. I've gone to TSC the past 4 years but found them online and like them so much better.
http://360farmandpetfredericksburgva.blogspot.com/
The thread has been pretty quiet. Sorry I can't help with your questions on NPIP certification, but I would also like to here what others have to say on the subject!
Hello fellow Virginians!
I was wondering if anyone could suggest breeders/small hatcheries with a variety of chick selections in our state? Thanks a million!
~Chicken Girl1