You will have no struggle finding those breeds at Cackle hatchery (best quality birds that I've seen) however, if you're looking to breed for show, I'd head to a breeder for each one separately. No matter how good hatchery birds are, they won't be able to compete with standard bred birds from a...
I have not personally ordered chicks, but I would also personally not hesitate to do so. Everyone else I know that has chickens (IRL) has had them shipped. Most people that I know online have had them shipped. The main potential issue with shipping is loss in the mail, but that is rare, and if...
I am able to keep poultry and the nearest fam that I can buy birds from is multiple hours away. The nearest farm store is an hour and a half away. I'm also not the outlier here, I know four other people within walking distance of me that also keep chickens. Distance from farms and rural areas...
Only if you order an assortment. Most commercial hatcheries allow you to select individual breeds.
That is true, but with smaller orders, they tend to prioritize the shipping. It's good to order more than you think you want to account for potential losses, though. (but make sure that you have...