I am looking for a hatchery recommendation for X from folks that have had a long term relationship ( 4 or 5 years minimum) with their hatchery. I have tried different ones but have mixed reviews. I am told that none of them produce their own eggs for X but buy from the large commercial outfits like Tyson, Perdue etc... Thanks,
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.
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.
