Group order Northern California.

[MayBerg]

Has this been done?
Should we do it?

Hatchery / Breeders etc...can require high quantity when ordering. One might just want a few chicks.
Has group ordering been done here before? Per region/per city/per willingness to drive etc...

 

[Debbie292d]

If you don't find anyone to share the chick shipping, check with your local feed mill. Ours will do small orders and doesn't charge more as they get sent along with the rest of the chicks.

Good luck!

 

[MayBerg]

If you don't find anyone to share the chick shipping, check with your local feed mill. Ours will do small orders and doesn't charge more as they get sent along with the rest of the chicks.

Good luck!

Thank you. I'll check with the feed store, I don't think we have feed mill.

 

[Happy hen lover]

I've often thought of going in with other flock keepers in town also good luck. Be nice if hatcheries would tell you if there are any others from your vicinity.

 

[EggsNearby]

Has this been done?
Should we do it?

Hatchery / Breeders etc...can require high quantity when ordering. One might just want a few chicks.
Has group ordering been done here before? Per region/per city/per willingness to drive etc...

That would be interesting, but It's kind of difficult to coordinate orders among multiple people for the same city/area.

 

[MayBerg]

That would be interesting, but It's kind of difficult to coordinate orders among multiple people for the same city/area.

Not really with technology it can be done. It can be for example within 1 hr drive . Zelle the person ordering and receiving the chicks. Like girl scout cookies.

 

[MayBerg]

I've often thought of going in with other flock keepers in town also good luck. Be nice if hatcheries would tell you if there are any others from your vicinity.

No, it's better if it's between the flock owners. Consent and knowing what one is getting into from the start.