Does it matter where I buy my chicks from

[Arsone4179]

Hi my name is Adam and I am new here. I joined because I want to start raising chickens for myself. I have a question about ordering chicks. I am looking at the Bielefelder breed and noticed that there is a big price difference in where you get them from. For instance, McMurray sells the day old chicks from $7 - $8 each but ten I look at another site and they want $20 - $30 per chick. I know there is a big discrepancy in the sizes of the facilities but are you really getting a better bird for $20- $30 as opposed to $7 - $8? Please enlighten me on this

Thanks in adavance
Adam

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Adam the hatchery birds are not bad but first where in the county are you ? you could buy from a breeder close to you

 

[drumstick diva]

You don't need to reveal your full address to us, just maybe the city or town. As penny has mentioned you could probably find a breeder close to you.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Buy them local and support your local farmer. Keep your $ within your local community.
Besides, USPS is not exactly a TLC oriented business.
Whatever you decide, I wish you the best, with regards and good fortune. Welcome to the forums, and introducing yourself as well.
Best regards once again-
FC

 

[Arsone4179]

I live in the SF Bay Area. I have just started looking at the different hatcheries online but Google gives priority to the highest payer. I even typed it in Google maps and it just gives 5 in all of California. There is a Tractor Supply not to far away from where I live but I don't know if they will have what I am looking for. I'm not planning on getting chicks or eggs until next spring

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Adam, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! So glad you decided to join the flock

Good luck with starting a flock

 

[pennyJo1960]

I live in the SF Bay Area. I have just started looking at the different hatcheries online but Google gives priority to the highest payer. I even typed it in Google maps and it just gives 5 in all of California. There is a Tractor Supply not to far away from where I live but I don't know if they will have what I am looking for. I'm not planning on getting chicks or eggs until next spring

There are lot's of folks in your area with birds it is late in the year to get them from farm store of any sort go to Forums heading type in California or San Fransisco as a search that is your state thread

 

[Sequel]

Hi Adam! Welcome to BYC! The hen in my avatar is from Murray McMurray She is a wonderful chicken. Good luck!

 

[drumstick diva]

The OP -Adam doesn't want to get chicks till spring.

 

[pennyJo1960]

so he can still talk on his state thread get contacts
ooops being a snot me sorry Diva