Chickenholic and haven't gotten chicks yet!

[DirtDiva]

Our standard chicks (14) are due to arrive mid-April from Meyer Hatchery. I am itching to add 4-5 bantams to the order, but they don't have the ones I'd particularly enjoy having. Ideal does. Would it be a bad idea to order from two different hatcheries? Ideal could ship bantams now. OR... should I stick with Meyer to insure there isn't the possibility of disease???

 

[Kevin565]

If they are both reputable hatcheries I don't think you have to worry as much about Biohazard issues. What breeds were you considering adding? Some breeds may be heartier than others.

 

[DirtDiva]

getting 2 each Standard Americauna, EE, RIR, BR, Welsummer, Speckled Sussex, Barnevelder

thinking about 4 Bantams - EE, Welsummer, BR, Frizzle

wasn't getting Standards vaccinated for Mereks...should I??