Best online store for ordering chicks...

[Kickin.Cowgirl]

Hi Everyone!
I'm looking at buying some chicks online and I'm wondering if anyone here can suggest the best stores/store online to order from. There are TON...some look good...others look kinda dodgy...I would really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance!

 

[Avonlea22]

I was happy with my My Pet Chicken order. My babies are now 4 weeks old and all arrived alive and healthy.

 

[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

Well how many are you looking to buy? MPC and Chickensforbackyards sell 3 chicks or more

 

[Kickin.Cowgirl]

Cool thanks I will look!~
Probably 10 or so ... plus I do think I want a rooster as well.. just not sure what breed yet.

 

[2hot2chicken]

I was very happy with Ideal Poultry. I got some very nice quality silkies and brahmas from them and they are very cheap especially for shipping! 1 of the brahmas we got my daughter will even be showing in 4h this spring! If you look at shipping charges MPC is very expensive! Only thing is I recommend calling to order as their website has some glitches when ordering but their customer service was wonderful and they are very helpful. Even if they do not have it listed online as available they may have it so calling to place the order is better this time of year anyway.

Good Luck in whatever you choose.

 

[AlienChick]

Also this Helpful List of Hatcheries & Breeders might interest you since these are places where folks here buy their chicks.

Good luck!

 

[The Breaker]

I would say www.chickensforbackyards.com they have a 3 chick minumum but not a huge seliction but the shiping is only $37.99 www.meyerhatchery.com has a huge seliction 3 chick minumum but $50.00 shipping.

 

[CrestedGirl]

Murray Mcmurray, But minimum order is 25.

 

[debid]

I'd pay attention to where the hatchery is geographically relative to your home. Shorter hauls mean less time in transit and less stress on the chicks.

 

[gryeyes]

I have ordered from Ideal Poultry (sexed goslings, a pair) and all pullet chicks, from MyPetChicken (pullet chicks) and Metzer Farms (sexed ducklings) and been very happy with all three companies.