Best Sexed Pullet Breeders/Hatcheries?

[HuskerHens18]

Of the large hatcheries I've done business with, Meyer and Cackle have become my go-tos by far. Both carry all the breeds you're seeking, which is a plus. Though I'm pretty sure some are only offered straight run from Cackle.

Out of around 30-40 chicks from Meyer, there's only been one "oops" to speak of. Those are great odds, if you ask me! Their prices range from reasonable to rather high, depending solely on the rarity of the breed. I'd say it's all worth it for a spectacular minimum of 3 total.

As for Cackle, I've only ordered once so far, a large batch of 28 assorted breeds/varieties earlier this year. Did I mention I'm hooked? Good quality birds (most of the time, stock from a hatchery isn't going to be worthy of exhibition...but that's to be expected), FRIENDLY birds, ACTIVE birds. Every single one of my Leghorns, Welsummers, Marans, Easter Eggers, and Old English Game bantams is extremely personable in comparison with those of other hatcheries. All sexed pullets ended up...you guessed it, pullets! Only thing I have against them is the policy that requires you to order 3 of each breed, minimum. Not to mention, it's 5 for most bantams. This alone discourages me from ordering much other than surplus and/or assortments.

~Alex

Those really are great odds! And a minimum of 3 is quite convenient. And good to know about cackle, in my case I probably wouldn't mind 3 of each breed if I end up ordering only a couple breeds. And quality does not matter, I don't show and have no desire to, they're purely for my entertainment. It sounds like everyone has pretty good odds for sexed chicks, I'll just have to give it a go! Worst case scenario I guess I'm buidling another barn don't know where I'd put it though

Thank you VERY much!!

 

[Broodygranny]

I understand. I was not trying to make anyone feel bad. I understand that too many roosters is a issue. Not enough room, or over breeding hens. I just thought maybe someone local had older chicks. I know that isn't a option for many people. I live in a very rural area, so lots of people have chickens around here. Its a lot easier for me to find them than it is for some people. I have even gotten a chick or two at the feed store on occasion. I know they come from a hatchery, and I wish the hatchery treated them better, but they are soooo cute!