Looking for pullets

[1sttimechickenmom]

Hello!!

I am wondering if anyone has had success at buying a variety of pullets from a hatchery or someplace with shipping options. I have been looking online and was considering Heritage Pullets until I saw the reviews they received here. Thank you to those who shared! There are some highly rated places based on an internet search but pricing is all over the board. I would love input from those of you that went this route.

 

[NatJ]

I am wondering if anyone has had success at buying a variety of pullets from a hatchery or someplace with shipping options.

Are you looking for day-old sexed chicks?

Or for started pullets, old enough that they no longer need a heat source?

Or for point-of-lay pullets, grown up and almost ready to lay eggs?

I only have experience with day-old chicks, not older ages.

 

[Predoggg]

I have ordered 1 day old chicks from Meyer Hatchery and I am happy with their chickens. Received a lot of compliments at a chicken swap how pretty and great they are looking. Others chickens where about half the size of ours at the same age.
I had no issues with their sexing of the day old chicks either.

 

[Sally PB]

Shipping POL pullets might be very expensive. Shipping day old chicks is much cheaper because they don't weigh much.

 

[1sttimechickenmom]

Are you looking for day-old sexed chicks?

Or for started pullets, old enough that they no longer need a heat source?

Or for point-of-lay pullets, grown up and almost ready to lay eggs?

I only have experience with day-old chicks, not older ages.

I am looking for started pullets, 15 - 16 weeks. I am a new chicken mom and don't quite feel ready for the chick process. I have some friends who started with pullets that were already laying eggs. They went to a Mennonite market for theirs but I am hoping not to wait until Spring to get started.

 

[NatJ]

I am looking for started pullets, 15 - 16 weeks. I am a new chicken mom and don't quite feel ready for the chick process. I have some friends who started with pullets that were already laying eggs. They went to a Mennonite market for theirs but I am hoping not to wait until Spring to get started.

In that case, my own experience would not help you (day-old chicks), but hopefully someone else will be able to share.

Best wishes for happy chicken-keeping in this new year!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

https://www.deerrunfarmmd.com/collections/new-years-pullet-sale
https://www.mypetchicken.com/collections/pullets
Where are your located? If in Texas, I have a few 12 week olds for sale Hope these links help

 

[Predoggg]

I had been new to chickens and we got 6 yo 8 week old ones and were fine. You will be fine if they are fully feathered and ready for the coop which is around 6 weeks age.

 

[Lightbrahma1967]

Hello!!

I am wondering if anyone has had success at buying a variety of pullets from a hatchery or someplace with shipping options. I have been looking online and was considering Heritage Pullets until I saw the reviews they received here. Thank you to those who shared! There are some highly rated places based on an internet search but pricing is all over the board. I would love input from those of you that went this route.

Hello! We’ve had great success selling our pullets for 15 years. Just because you read about a few people who have issues doesn’t mean everyone feels this way. We also guarantee live delivery. Yes, Heritage Pullets is the place for started pullets!

 

[Predoggg]

Look for a local seller of started pullets. This is where I got them from and you save the money for shipping pullets. It can get expensive. You also can find good started pullets at chicken swaps in your area.

Don't forget the sell section of the forum. You may see a post of a member close by who has some chickens for sale.