Chicks Wanted So California

[SanClementeChick]

I have been researching raising chickens and decided its for me! I am looking for 3-4 chicks (ideally a Buff Orpington, Leg horn, and Barred Plymouth Rock) I live in San Clemente CA and I am willing to drive from No LA to San Diego or Inland Empire to pick up. I have been unable to find a hatchery willing to send small quantities. Any ideas Chicken Lovers?
Thanks

 

[CarriBrown]

There are a couple people in Norco that can help you. Call Celeste at Ham and Eggs Ranch 951-272-8455 and tell her that Carri Brown gave you her number. She usually has babies to sell.
I have a friend that is also in Norco and he has a large assortment of chicks. I'm going to his place tonight to drop some eggs in his bator. I'll ask him what he has going on right now.

 

[SanClementeChick]

Thanks Carri! I will give her a call.
Susan

 

[CarriBrown]

I sent you an email... I have another friend who has eggs hatching now and would charge approx. $5 a bird as opposed to Celeste's $10-$15.
I'm guilty of spending more for what I really really want, but if you may like what Jim has to offer!

 

[Backyard Buddies]

Hey! Another OC Chicken Lover! Welcome! In addition to Carri's connections, there are a couple of feed stores in the area that carry chicks.

Midway City Feed (Westminster/Huntington Beach area) has chicks year round and often has the breeds you seek. Their new stock comes in each Wednesday.

I haven't been there, but I understand that Wagon Train Feed and Tack in the city of Orange also carries chicks.

Enjoy your new babies!

 

[Bokbok]

If you want chicks that are already 3 weeks old, I have orpintons, australorps, and auracanas. I live in San Luis Obispo Co. but we might be able to meet. You might want the wonderful experience of starting from day old, though. Because it's so fun!

 

[BalancedCAmom]

Hi SanClementechick and welcome!
Also try Kruse Feed store in La Habra, they always have great chicks and are very helpful. I think I bought mine for $3-5 a piece, just a couple of days old. They also have some older birds that people couldn't keep out front that they have really great deals on, they have bunnies too. They have a great variety, I have Rhode Island Reds, Barred rock, buff orps, and Ameracaunas from them that have been extremely healthy and you can buy as much or as little as you want. I would suggest minimum of 4 so that they stay warm depending on your property size. I have six girls and they supply our family of six people fine! My extended family gets some when i have too many and love it. I have green eggs from my Ameracauna, the kids love to eat green eggs with their ham! (OK I had a picky eater and I finally got him to eat eggs, GREEN ones

It's a bit of a drive for you but if you only want a few, it's worth it. They have a great deal of supplies too.
Good luck!
Lisa in Yorba Linda

 

[silkiepjsg]

If you are willing to drive to Pasadena (actually, Altadena) Steve's Pets on Lake Ave gets baby chicks on April 12th this year. They are usually about $3 each. You must buy 3 or more. You can give them a call to see what breeds they are getting when. They usually get several shipments, of about 3 breeds each time. The chicks are healthy there. There is also a store in El Monte which I have forgotten the name of, but sometimes the chicks are not so healthy. The drive will be about 90 mins for you, maybe a bit more. Good luck.