Hatchery recommendations

[Silly Indie]

Hello! This coming spring I would like to get some more bantams as a mink attack earlier this summer left us with only one silkie hen and the bantam Rhode Island Red rooster. I really miss the little guys and the Bantie coop feels so empty since it only has the silkie and her chick. I’ve never ordered from a hatchery before so don’t really know the process and dos and don’ts. I’m open to the idea of hatching eggs as well but I’d prefer to get day olds from somewhere that vaccinates their chicks against mareks and the like but it’s not a deal breaker. Also any breed suggestions? So far on my list I have:
Silkies
Sebrights
Belgian bearded Du’ucle ( mille fleur and maybe some other colors)
Bantam Cochins
Maybe more bantam RIR
Frizzles maybe but I don’t know a lot about them
Old English game bantam
So far that’s my list I’m open to suggestions and any other information.

 

[cavemanrich]

I'm making an assumption that you are in USA. Would be nice to see a general location in your profile. Makes giving advice slightly easier. We don't need your address,,,,,, just general location, and if that is a privacy concern,,, then just lie,, and post a nearby city.

Murray McMurray is a good reputable hatchery to order from. There are others also equally good.
Here is a snipshot from their website,

and here is a link to their website.
https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/index.html

Best to order early in spring, and request delivery week. Certain chicks do sell out,,,,, so you may have to opt for earlier order request, when availability is still there. Best to contact them and ask everything from them.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Silly Indie]

Thank you the recommendation! Yes I’m in the USA in Oregon. Also thanks for the ordering tips, very helpful.

 

[3KillerBs]

I've had good luck so far with Ideal. I don't know about bantams because I only have full-size birds.

https://www.idealpoultry.com/

 

[Coolbreeze89]

I've had good luck so far with Ideal. I don't know about bantams because I only have full-size birds.

https://www.idealpoultry.com/

I second ideal poultry - just ordered from them as my first hatchery. Very pleased with my gals.

 

[Aunt Angus]

The only hatchery/seller I DON'T recommend is My Pet Chicken. I've lost every bantam I've ever ordered from them. But it might be the USPS that's the culprit.

 

[Poodlemum]

I ordered 10 Wyandotte from TSC and they shipped from Hoovers. It had the smallest minimum, nicely packaged, and only one died in transit. For a first time buyer, I was so anxious reading about everyone’s DOAs from various hatcheries

 

[Silly Indie]

I've had good luck so far with Ideal. I don't know about bantams because I only have full-size birds.

https://www.idealpoultry.com/

Thanks for the suggestion I’ll check them out

 

[nuthatched]

Ideal, MurrayMcMurray's, cackle hatchery, meyers, all good hatcheries! I personally avoid hoovers,but that's just me.

 

[NY Coturnix]

I ordered turkey from Cackle this year. My first experience with live birds and they were great. Ordered 11. 3 different turkey varieties as they have a 3 bird min and received 3 extras. All 14 are doing well.