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How do you safely buy chickens from a breeder?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by susanah, Feb 17, 2013.

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  1. Feb 17, 2013 #1
    susanah

    susanah Chillin' With My Peeps

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    We have bought chickens 3 times through hatcheries and have had no problems. But I would like to get some breeds/colors not sold by hatcheries. I'm thinking we are more likely to pick up disease from a breeder's backyard chickens than some inside a hatchery. How safe is this? My daughter has a chicken that she just loves and I don't want to chance bringing something unsafe into the flock. Should I just leave well enough alone and stick with what we have. Is it a big gamble to bring more birds in?
     
  3. Feb 17, 2013 #2
    Chickenpoor

    Chickenpoor Chillin' With My Peeps

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    One thing you could do if you were going to get breeder birds is make sure the breeder is NPIP certified and has his birds tested.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2013 #3
    Fred's Hens

    Fred's Hens Chicken Obsessed Premium Member

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    Up North when it's hot, Down South when it's not.
    A time of separation and health inspection is sensible for bringing in birds. Certified or not, it only makes sense.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2013 #4
    lilliesanchicks

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  9. Feb 17, 2013 #5
    leghornfarm

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    All above excellent advice.
     

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