I think really if you want quality in any breed of chicken a reputable breeder trumps a hatchery every time. I have a friend that orders from about every hatchery there is every year. Its the same thing, silkies and bantam cochins. She is never happy, yet does it year after year. With a breeder at least you know what you are going to get and that individual is more accountable and needs to work harder on thier reputation than a mass order hatchery.
