Hi everyone! I am new to the site and just have afew questions pertaining to finding chickens (and ducks) in Montana. I'm located in Missoula, and this is the first summer of my boyfriend and I having our own yard and we have been waiting to raise chickens for awhile now! We are looking at getting probably 4 pullets that are 8+ weeks old. I would love to raise them from chicks, but I work two 12 hr. shifts every week and my boyfriend works out of town those two days, and would worry too much about not being able to check on them all the time. (hoping next year we have more time for that!) Wondering if anyone has advice as to places to get them in this area (or surrounding area)...I have been looking online, but would much rather keep business local if at all possible (plus shipping costs are crazy!) Thanks for any advice!
-Bre