Best Hatcheries for Chicks

[CBerens78]

Can anyone give me suggestions on the best hatcheries to purchase chicks from? I have seen them all over the internet and of course they all say they are the best, anyone have any recommendations?

Also I have been reading a lot about Marek's Disease. Is it a good idea to buy the chicks vaccinated? Does this affect if they can be sold as organic?

Thanks!

CJB

 

[Willow's Meadow]

Well it depends on how many you want!!! lol Murray Mcmurray is a good hatchery but you have to get 25 min. of chicks. I like Cackle(GREAT custom service and friendly people!!!) they do have a special thing were you can get a min. of 5. Or there is My Pet Chicken they have a minumum of 3!!!!!

Those three are great hatcheries, I know there are others, but those are pretty good!

For the Marek's you should call your county extension office and ask if Marek's Diesese is a problem in your area. I called like 15 places around here and NO ONE knew!!!!

So I went ahead and got them vaccinated just to be safe!

Good Luck!

cacklehatchery.com

mypetchicken.com

murraymcmurray.com (sp?)

 

[patandchickens]

Generally your best bet is to get chicks from the postally-closest hatchery to you (or really, ideally, anywhere you can pick up day-olds by just driving there). The longer they are in transit, the more chance of problems.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat