Breeders and Hatcheries in Oklahoma

[guyschicks]

We are just starting our flock and would like know of a good hatchery or breeder in or around Oklahoma?

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

What kind of bird are you looking for? Do you want older birds? Chicks? Many people order from a hatchery. I found a lady near me. If you order from a hatchery Ideal is pretty cheap. Cackle is too expensive if you only want a few birds. If you want started birds or want to pick them up locally, I would go to your state thread. Feed stores and TSC carry chicks in the spring. Do you know how many your coop can hold? Oh! By the way,

 

[guyschicks]

Not really looking for any specific type of bird but do want to start with chicks. Our coop can hold up to 15 birds.
Thank you for the information!

 

[Percheron chick]

Ideal in Texas is the nearest large hatchery. Should take 1-2 days to receive chicks. They have a large selection of breeds and the ability to sex chicks. If you want to stay local, many will not have a large internet presence. They might only be on FB, CL.. They might only offer straight run too. If you want a specific breed, go to the breed club website. They will list breeders and it will usually say if they sell eggs, chicks or adult birds.

 

[guyschicks]

Thank you, that was helpful!

 

[Percheron chick]

I just received my first Ideal order this morning. One day in transit 900 miles. 49 live, 2 DOA. Can't complain about that. We had a low of -5 last night.

 

[guyschicks]

That's really good!

 

[Iluveggers]

I just received my first Ideal order this morning. One day in transit 900 miles. 49 live, 2 DOA. Can't complain about that. We had a low of -5 last night.

Pics? What breeds did you order?

 

[Percheron chick]

I'll take pictures when I get back down to the barn.
25 EEs. About 1/2 normal brown. Some interesting colors in the other 1/2.
25 mixed brown egg layers. I have never been brave enough to do a bargain mix as I stick with dual purpose "heritage" breeds that I can sell locally. I can identify BA, BR, BO and RIR. There are 8 yellow chicks that I am unsure of because they don't really match the breeds that were available. We'll see. Prices were $2.10 (locally I pay $4.15) so not much at stake.

 

[shoresofOK]

Does anyone in Oklahoma raise delawares?