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[Krissy888]

Hello. My name is Kristi and I am looking forward to talking with you guys. My husband and I have raised a small flock of backyard chickens for years now. Well now all the children have flown the coop and we only have a rooster and 2 laying hens that are pretty sure they are too tired now. haha. Just in time for the "Egg cost crisis" to hit. Now my grown children are wishing I had more. So...being a good mom, I am stepping back up to the chicken plate. (See what I did there?) Anyway, I am looking to raise some chicks in the spring but meantime am looking to buy some young layers locally but I Can't Find Any! What the heck? When I was in the game I could buy or trade hens easily. Well, this is my call for help. Where have they all gone?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Kristi, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Try looking on local FB Poultry groups and your local CL.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome!
Have you considered buying day old chicks? I believe it's safer to buy chicks from a major hatchery to avoid accidently bringing a nasty disease home.
Ihttps://www.idealpoultry.com/ <<Is who I buy from.

 

[FunClucks]

Avian Influenza caused a lot of the swap meets to close. Craigslist is usually a good place to look, or post WTB adds. If you add your location to your profile, we can help you better. The answer differs some depending on where you live. There's also a State thread on here if you're in the USA.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

It may be a tough year finding chicks what with what's going on in the chicken world, hatcheries are going to sell out soon. Check out our Buy Sell and Trade section here on BYC, (bottom of the BYC forum list), local craigs list, 4H Clubs and Poultry Clubs.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

A lot of people have stopped selling/trading adult hens once AI hit hard. Have you tried Craigslist?

Personally, I would buy some chicks or eggs vs adult birds. You wouldn't want to accidently bring in disease from a contagious bird.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Sammster]

Welcome! Have you looked into started pullets through internet hatcheries? They may not be currently shipping, but they are taking orders. And selling out, quickly

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Kristi and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us. Best of luck starting up your new flock