Has anyone bought chicks online...

[Elke Beck]

I got 4 chicks from My Pet Chicken two weeks ago, and I am really pleased. They are growing like weeds.

 

[typnslow]

Five of my six gals came from mpc.com I decided to order from them so I coulded get 6 different breeds as sexed day old chicks. The box they came in was genius. I only lost one. Luckily the local feed store had a hatch roughly the same age so I was able to replace Noodle the first. My gals are happy and healthy. I am looking forwatd to eggs soon. Good luck.

 

[Hummingbird Hollow]

I received my 8 chicks from MPC on July 15th. I've had some issues with one of them (ongoing pasty/poopie backside) but honestly since these are my first chickens I tend to blame myself rather than find fault with MPC. All 8 arrived in good condition and all 8 are alive and growing more chicken-like every day. No complaints about their customer service either.

 

[Cygnis]

My best friend who gave me the chicken fever got hers from MyPetChicken and all six Silkies are pecking around her yard to this day.

 

[morgakl2]

Thanks for everyones responses. I broke down and bought 6 assorted silkies "straight run" (whatever that means). They are suppose to ship Oct. 17th. I wish it was soon, but they were really out of stock.


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I've looked on craig's list for the surrounding area and all I can find is white and/or not bearded. I really want some bearded silkies in either buff or blue really bad.

I love those guys.

You might ask on the BYC state forum where you live. I have been amazed by the number of folks that raise chickens, including silkies in Georgia.

Good luck!

Great idea buy the way! I will try that now!! Thank you!

 

[bobbieschicks]

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You might ask on the BYC state forum where you live. I have been amazed by the number of folks that raise chickens, including silkies in Georgia.

Good luck!

Great idea buy the way! I will try that now!! Thank you!

From my limited experience with chickens I found out that straight run means you take your chances - they could be pullets or roos - they aren't sexed.

 

[morgakl2]

ok another stupid question: Is a roo a rooster and a pullet a hen? I'm not up on my chicken jargen

 

[yankeefan]

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Yup. Roo = Rooster. Pullet is a young female/hen.

I'm glad to hear all the positive responses about MPC. I've got an order of 7 chicks shipping next week.

 

[CluckCluck18]

MPC is great. I haven't bought eggs from them but lots of other things and they have fair prices and good customer service. I think I may try some eggs from them,too. I just ordered eggs from eBay from 2 different people and have eggs incubating now. Each person sent well packed eggs plus extras....in one order I paid for 6 and got 23! No eggs were broken. On day 5, I had to remove a rotten, weeping egg but that can happen for alot of reasons. So overall it's worked out well and I would order again. Good luck!

 

[blueberrychickens]

Yes, MPC is great, I got my girls last yr from them, shipped on Tues, arrived on Wed. All are happy healthy hens & the eggs are delicious!