Introducing Myself

[Keshiamoss]

Hello I am a new beginner chicken cooper. Just finished building my coop… Any suggestions on where to purchase baby chickens?

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!
What breeds are you looking to buy?

 

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

Hello! When it comes to purchasing chicks this spring, I've been struggling to find hatcheries (local or shipping) that have Females in stock before June or something crazy. If you don't care about how soon they would arrive, then https://valleyhatchery.com/ and https://meyerhatchery.com/products/chickens are good places to look. I have been poking around Tractor Supply and my local Farm and Feed to try to get chicks (i'm hoping to get some this Wednesday).
Anyway, hope that helps!

 

[CCsGarden]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
What size is your coop? Chickens need 4 sq ft, one linear ft and is close to 1 sq ft of permanently opened ventilation per bird in the coop.
Did you also build a predator proof run attached to the coop?
You can get chicks at most farm stores that offer them in the spring and fall. Chick Days should be starting any day now.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Is there a Tractor Supply Company in your area? Their 'chick days' have started.

 

[theoldchick]

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you are here!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and loving poultry community. I have used Tractor Supply, Murray McMurray, and Cackle Hatchery and gotten good chicks from all three places.

 

[Sonofno1]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Is there a Tractor Supply Company in your area? Their 'chick days' have started.

Hello welcome BYC