hatchery birds

Buff Orpington hen 5 years old named Butterscotch

I recently bought a few chicks from Pratts Pets in Arizona, they called their Leghorns "Ideal" and they are feathering out a creamy tan rather than white. Does anyone know what hatchery the "Ideal" comes from, i've searched without luck so far. Girls at the store said they were bred to be...

I am wanting to order more ducks and maybe even two goslings. I want to make sure I order from a very reputable Hatchery, just want some healthy babies. So does anyone recommend a specific Hatchery? Or have any bad experiences with any I should stay away from. Thank you in advance. :)

I am potentially looking at all of my 10 chicks being roosters besides the cream legbar.... Not sure that I want to go through with raising straight run again this year only to get all roosters again. Can anyone give me their reviews on florida breeders or hatcheries that ship confirmed...

I've heard some stuff here and there about how chicks from hatcheries are less likely to get broody/don't get broody at all. Myth or fact? If it is true, why? I'm a little skeptical to be honest..

I'm fairly certain this has been covered, but I can't find it. I've raised many chicks from hatcheries, so have some idea of what I'm doing buut... Are Silkiess different? Never had bantams before. Do they need a smaller space? Can I brood them with larger chicks? feed, medicated or not...