Best hatchery for central Indiana

[hoosierhens101]

Any suggestions on where to buy healthy day old chicks in Central Indiana? Various breeds

 

[Dayrel]

Farm/feed stores often carry day-old chicks in the spring. Rural King and Tractor Supply also carry chicks, but have a 6-chick minimum.

If you are in Indy proper then you might want to check out http://www.agrarianindy.com/chick-days/. They already have some in stock. They are more expensive than the feed stores, but you will often find a more interesting variety. You should also call ahead to reserve any you want.

Finally, there is also Craiglist. That is very hit-and-miss. You will find a lot of mixed and pure breeds, very different prices, different quality of sellers, etc.

Edit: Since you appear to be new to chickens, be aware that "straight run" chicks are unsexed. "Pullets" are sexed as females, though it is not 100% guaranteed.

 

[hoosierhens101]

Farm/feed stores often carry day-old chicks in the spring. Rural King and Tractor Supply also carry chicks, but have a 6-chick minimum.

If you are in Indy proper then you might want to check out http://www.agrarianindy.com/chick-days/. They already have some in stock. They are more expensive than the feed stores, but you will often find a more interesting variety. You should also call ahead to reserve any you want.

Finally, there is also Craiglist. That is very hit-and-miss. You will find a lot of mixed and pure breeds, very different prices, different quality of sellers, etc.

Edit: Since you appear to be new to chickens, be aware that "straight run" chicks are unsexed. "Pullets" are sexed as females, though it is not 100% guaranteed.

Thanks. I purchase my original from the Agrarian. Great place.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Mt healthy is very close... my daughter lives in Cincinnati and picks up chicks right at their location rather than having to have them shipped... she's gotten really nice birds from them