hatchery

  1. proudduckowner22

    Does Metzer farm ship to Canada?

    Hey all. I’m thinking of ordering a batch of about 10 ducklings from metzer farm, But not sure if they would be able to ship to Alberta, Canada. Anyone got any help on this? Would they charge me extra too for shipping here? And what’s y’all’s experience with metzer too. Thanks!
    • proudduckowner22
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    • duck duckling ducks hatchery metzer metzer farm
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    • Forum: Ducks
  2. B-flock

    Is MyPetChicken still affiliated with Meyer?

    I had a bad experience with Meyer and decided to go with MPC when ordering chicks this time around. But, I’m just now figuring out that the hatcheries are/were affiliated. The threads I saw are years old, so I’m here to ask if it’s possible that they’re not affiliated anymore? Meyer forgot to...
    • B-flock
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    • 5 toes ancona chicken bantams cream legbar green queen hatchery marans meyer my pet chicken shipping baby chicks
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  3. R

    Southeast hatcheries?

    Hi all, first time post! We are looking to order some female ducklings. We started our flock from TC, but most of them ended up drakes and we are raising ducks for eggs. I’ve seen good reviews about Metzer Farms, but we are based in North Alabama and I’m hoping to order from a hatchery closer...
  4. H

    How well do Runner Ducks lay?

    I’m looking to get some ducklings and I’m so thrown off by the variety of information I’m finding on Runner Ducks. Most websites say that Indian Runners lay 300+ eggs a year, but when I go to the hatchery websites, they all say 100-180 eggs a year…what’s your experience? And do you have any...
    • homesteadmama8
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    • beginner ducks eggs hatchery how many indian lay runner year
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Ducks
  5. H

    WANTED: Sustainable Heritage Meat Breed Chicks | Alabama

    Any breeders looking to sell heritage meat breed chicks or hatching eggs? Looking to start a sustainable flock from good lines. Any recommendations?
  6. JAMarlow

    New Arizona Flock!

    Greetings from the Verde Valley in Arizona! I grew up on a family farm in Alaska where we always had chickens. I've missed them ever since. For the first time since arriving in Arizona I'm in a position to have chickens. Because I wanted the fun of a diverse flock, I mail ordered 10 chicks...
  7. Nadilli

    Anyone want to team up for an order?

    Greetings fellow feathered children parents!! Would anyone be so kind as to team up with me for an order? To place and order, it needs to be 10 or more babies total, but I just want 2 female fawn and white indian runners, would anyone be willing to order 8 or more with me? They do not need to...
    • Nadilli
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    • baby duck geese hatchery order team
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Geese
  8. missmaqs

    Random hatchery birds - what am I?!

    I ordered some Polish birds from a hatchery and got a couple extra surprises in the box. Any idea what these guys are? Is the last one of them just a polish boy?
  9. GooseBu

    Purchase Eggs for Hatching/Incubating

    Hello folks. We are Considering purchasing eggs for hatching or incubating. Any recommendations for where to purchase fertile eggs (from a reputable seller)? Also, any recommendations on a reasonably price and decent incubator? Thanks much.
  10. S

    Pro's And Con's of CackleHatchery.com?

    Hi all! What are the Pro's and Con's of CackleHatchery.com? I've heard all good about them, but I just thought I'd ask! Also, would you personally recommend them? Thanks in advance!
  11. Crazy Duck Lover

    Need Help Troubleshooting Late Deaths

    Hey BYC Fam. I have had it in the plans to start a small hatchery and sell fertile eggs online from my duck, but am thinking I need to push that plan back as I am running test batches and crunching numbers. I’ve noticed some things, good and bad: - Fertility has been 100% 👍 - Air cells have...
  12. Pheasant Run Farm

    Which poultry hatchery has the best quality birds?

    Hello! I was wondering what hatchery has the best quality stock birds. We’re getting some more birds next year and from the hatcheries I’ve gotten chickens from (Cal-Ranch which gets their stock from Hoover’s Hatchery and Dunlap Hatchery) we haven’t had the best quality birds. Some of them...
  13. The chicken nurd

    Questions about ordering online

    Hi So ignoring that I’m not getting chicks for a few months my question is this I’ve been considering ordering online so I’ll have more options but I’ve never done that before I’ve always just bought chicks from the local feed store Should I try ordering online this coming spring and if so...
  14. The chicken nurd

    What breeds should I get

    Hey everyone So ignoring the fact that I’m not getting chicks for a couple of months or until spring (I’m the person who likes to spend months planning on what to get and I’m feeling a little chick crazy sense my pullets started laying) I need breed suggestions My only requirements are doesn’t...
  15. So you want to start raising chickens? Here are a few things to consider.

    So you want to start raising chickens? Here are a few things to consider.

    Raising chickens isn't for everyone, but if you want to get started on bringing up your own flock, here are some things to consider. Space: Before even considering starting your new flock, you must make sure you have the space for them in the first place. How much space do you need? Well, this...
  16. lilmillefleur

    An idea for a possible article or database

    So I was looking at 2 of my d’Uccles today, one from breeder stock and one from a hatchery, and I couldn’t help but notice how different they looked especially in body type. Then I thought it would be nice to have an article that shows the difference between pet and show quality types of...
  17. D

    Silver laced Wyandotte Pullet or cockerel?

    Hello! So I have a SLW chick about 5 week old. It may be too young yet to know, but what do you guys think (any fun guesses on your expertise/experience). As I can only have 2 chickens, I am hoping it is a pullet. I got her from a feed store who got them from Ideal Poultry to keep this abandoned...
  18. Winter Creek Coop

    McMurray Hatchery Initial Review

    Hey friends, I just picked up a box of vibrant seemingly healthy chicks from the post office after an extra day of delay from the post office. McMurray packed them with a large heat pack plus six males for warmth. The only DOA chick was our free surprise chick which was some kind of blueish...
  19. Winter Creek Coop

    Hatchery Catalogs 2021...

    Which paper catalogs have you all recieved. I have only gotten McMurray. I expected Cackle by now. Just like seed catalogs they are some of my favorite reading material.
  20. N

    What’s best for a newbie to start - chicks or pullets?

    We want to end up with 6 hens this coming year, each one of a different breed (BCM, Silkie, Polish, Lavender orpington, EE, Cochin). Our plan was to get 6 chicks this Spring, but upon more research I’m concerned we will end up with some roos if we get them all as chicks from local breeders. I...
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