Can't get any chicks :(

[joeyfender]

I think you need to look at Cackle's site again, they allow for as small as 3 per order, here is the link to the page:
http://www.cacklehatchery.com/page10.html#citytown

I am aware of this but it costs almost $50. Ideal Poultry is local and I can get 3 blue silkies and 2 white silkies for only $25.30.

 

[conny63malies]

Meyer hatchery has a 3 chick minimum once its april.

 

[joeyfender]

Meyer hatchery has a 3 chick minimum once its april.

I would be happy about that except I have not heard great things about Meyer

 

[bcboy]

Try these links.

http://houston-tx.americanlisted.com/all-categories/chickens/

https://www.google.ca/search?q=texa...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

 

[SussexChicks]

Try Ideal Poultry as they can sell you 5 chicks for the minimum of $25

 

[joeyfender]

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Try Ideal Poultry as they can sell you 5 chicks for the minimum of $25

Thats what I did gonna order next week

 

[SD Bird Lady]

I haven't heard good things about ideal's silkies. I just ordered from ideal and the birds were healthy and are growing good. However; they are not the best representatives of the breed. I think if you stick with RIR, Orpingtons, Leghorns, or other more standard breeds you would have better luck through them.

ETA: most "mom & pop" feedstores will special order smaller amounts for customers since they already meet minimums with their large orders.

 

[SussexChicks]

I got 2 silkies recently from my local feed store

 

[CedarCluck]

Well these are all hatchery stock that we are talking about so they are all going to have their own problems with their birds when it comes to representing the respective breeds. Joey if you are wanting to get high quality birds that have good genes and can be used for breeding or for showing, then as it has been recommended to myself, buy good show quality. However there is nothing wrong with starting off with hatchery stock birds if you are just wanting to get started and have a small flock for pets/eggs/meat etc. As long as they are happy and healthy that's all that really matters. But do take some advice from me as I am still learning myself. Chickens while they of course can be rather cost effective usually wind up being quite a bit more expensive than you would originally think. And sometimes it can be worth it to pay the extra cash when getting chicks. But Good luck with your chicks from Ideal! The little fluff butts are always filled with fun and excitement. I can't wait till mine hatch next friday ^^

 

[MeghanFaith]

I used healthychicksandmore.com they are a hatchery out of Ohio. The minimum order is 10 but with free shipping and a promo going on for a free rare breed chick with order. I just got my chicks in, and it only took 3 days since the day I ordered. Also, where I don't think this company is as popular they still have many chick breed available now.