I tried and tried to find EE/Ameraucana chicks last year to no avail. I had done all my research and decided exactly what I wanted, and how many of each, etc. Chicks arrived at the feed stores around Easter (the norm for around here).
I knew the exact dates they expected chicks and I still couldn't get my hands on any EE chicks to save my life. In fact, getting ANY chicks locally was nearly impossible. Re-homing a group of 4 cockerals from the spring before proved to be a daunting task, so I was reluctant to try to hatch my own. Ended up adopting some adult laying EE from some friends.
Lesson learned for sure!!
DD and I went to the feed store last week for rabbit pellets and they had just received a large shipment from Privett. We came home with our rabbit feed and set up an old large pet taxi. Went back later that afternoon and bought 4 of the only dozen or so chicks they had left! Ameraucanas at that!
I might let a broody set in the Spring, but at least this way, I've got some young EE coming up.
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