I have some concerns about supporting hatcheries...

[BoJo]

My family and I are trying to do everything through independant stores and family run ventures.

It has been almost 2 years since we even stepped into a Wal-mart!! I am having a few problems with clothes, but I am working on that too!!

I say go independant and family run all the way!!!

BoJo

 

[Master S.M.C]

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That is correct most hatcheries sell their left over poultry to local feed stores with large chick orders

 

[silkiechicken]

With the number of packing peanuts hatcheries stuff into orders, I'd have to say that they are at least trying to give the male chicks a chance at life... even if it is by sending them to people who may not even want them.

That said, I want to say most hatcheries are converting and breeding for birds who can be feather sexed, which is less stressful that being squished for vent sexing.

 

[kees]

Please bear in mind that not all people can own more than one rooster.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

The male chicks around these parts (egg production) are used in dog food, cat food, etc.

 

[Mrs. Turbo]

We usually have some stragglers in our hatches if you are only looking for a handful of chicks from different breeds. We usually just keep them and grow them out but you are welcome to come out and take a look sometime. I don't think you are far from us I think 2 hours maybe? You have chatted with my husband (Turbo) before about the drive.
You can visit my website at:

http://kycalls.webs.com/

 

[kees]

Mrs. Turbo :

We usually have some stragglers in our hatches if you are only looking for a handful of chicks from different breeds. We usually just keep them and grow them out but you are welcome to come out and take a look sometime. I don't think you are far from us I think 2 hours maybe? You have chatted with my husband (Turbo) before about the drive.
You can visit my website at:

http://kycalls.webs.com/

Thank you Mrs. Turbo for your kindness!

 

[Laskaland]

Mrs. Turbo :

You can visit my website at:

http://kycalls.webs.com/

Nice website, Rebecca! Very nice pictures

Christina​

 

[camalianus]

We can order straight run and eat the extra roos when they are old enough to be eaten. Also if we have extra roos we have better chances to keep the best quality ones and cull and make lunch/dinner with the rest of them.

 

[lowcountrypoultry]

Try Craigslist