Hatchery recommendation for X

I've used Townline Hatchery (Michigan) for 3 years (www.townlinehatchery.com). I've also used McMurray and Meyer occasionally. From my experience, their birds are on par with McMurray's Jumbo, and I've had some dress at 7+ lbs at 8 weeks.

I realize you said 4-5 year minimum. I have friends that have used them for 10 years or more, and still return every year. I've never heard them complain. They supply nearly all of the farm-stores in Michigan that sell baby chicks (last I knew). TSC might be an exception, I'm not sure where they buy from.

Their prices are reasonable, and because they are less than 100 miles from me, I know that the chicks they ship will arrive overnight, if we don't pick them up at the hatchery itself.

They are the only hatchery in Michigan, however, which is probably why everyone around me is so familiar with them. I've never had any trouble.

 

My family has used Townline for about 20 years We have always been very happy with the CC.

 

I also use Townline, but I live in Michigan. Use the closest one to you, as they all get birds from the same places anyway, and the key is to minimize travel time.