Hi, new and looking for some starter chicks

[Nielsen6]

Thank you to all for the warm welcome!

as it turns out we will be getting Golden Comets Browns and a few Rouen ducklings as well. I was planning on ordering online, but the shipping expense for just a few birds is a bit much. We found a local place, but they have a limited variety.....oh well. Maybe once I get my toes in the pond a bit I will better know what to do for future chicks. We hope to make a little coop tomorrow and get everything set up to pick them up Friday! Any advice for getting everything ready, what will I need?

 

[Nielsen6]

Since I am new to this, how does this look for a start? Where should I go?


1 of each ''breed'' and 2 rouen ducks (male and female)
McMurray Hatchery Decorah Hatchery
2 hours 30 minutes away 1 hour away
Buff Orphington $2.77 $3.65
Barred Rocks $2.63 $3.25
Black Sex Link $2.63 $3.25
Americana's (EE's) $3.38 $4.00
Silver Laced Wyandottes $2.88 $3.65
Rhode Island Reds $2.63 $3.25


Rouen Ducks $6.29(f) $5.79(m) $4.25

Total: =$29.00 = $ 29.55