I really like the size and growth of the ones from the breeder. The 2 week hatchery birds are slower but not bad compared to the other breeds I've raised from hatcheries.
I'd stick with breeder birds at this point exclusively but I really like comparing things first hand. I'm stubborn like...
I really love the delawares, I got my first eggs from a local breeder and I want more from seriousbill and shortcake here on BYC - who have awesome flocks.
The wee ones are from hatchery stock and I'm not certain they'll get as nice and big as the ones I got from the local breeder but I LOVE...