I thought I would share some of my experiences with you. Some good, some bad, some strange.
Mcmurray Hatchery:
Delt with them many times, I love the health of their birds. However out of the many years of buying Ducks and Chickens from them, this year my order of chicks came and a few of them are growing really slowly compared to the others. They are always eating and I thought maybe it was wormed so I ran some wazine in the water. Still not growing or catching up. While all of their playmates are 4 times their size. About 5 years ago I ordered some crested ducks. Only ordered 15, but they were poor crests. They sent a second order. Well that order I was happy, they were huge crests. Then a week later I get a call more ducks came. I didnt know what happened. Called mcmurray and they said our mistake, enjoy. So I raised 45 ducklings, and ended up with 40 at the end. I chose the best for show, sold the rest. Never did get to show any, before I got disgusted with their pretty whites getting dirty from pond water. And of course 2 or 3 years ago I ordered some chicks from them and when they got here, they were all dead. Their was some problem at the hatchery. It was a bacteria or something, cant remember. They fixed the issue, resent another order and they all did great. Other than that I highly recommend them. They cost more, but I am usually happy.
Mt. Healthy:
Great chicks, my feed store orders from them. This year however I received a cull, a 1 Winged easter egger pullet. But she is sweet and gentle and loves people so I am still happy with her, and wont cull her myself. I was wanting some colored eggs to sell so I am still happy. She just is extra special.
Ideal Poultry:
Never had a bad experience. Always loved them. Cant beat them...
Mcmurray Hatchery:
Delt with them many times, I love the health of their birds. However out of the many years of buying Ducks and Chickens from them, this year my order of chicks came and a few of them are growing really slowly compared to the others. They are always eating and I thought maybe it was wormed so I ran some wazine in the water. Still not growing or catching up. While all of their playmates are 4 times their size. About 5 years ago I ordered some crested ducks. Only ordered 15, but they were poor crests. They sent a second order. Well that order I was happy, they were huge crests. Then a week later I get a call more ducks came. I didnt know what happened. Called mcmurray and they said our mistake, enjoy. So I raised 45 ducklings, and ended up with 40 at the end. I chose the best for show, sold the rest. Never did get to show any, before I got disgusted with their pretty whites getting dirty from pond water. And of course 2 or 3 years ago I ordered some chicks from them and when they got here, they were all dead. Their was some problem at the hatchery. It was a bacteria or something, cant remember. They fixed the issue, resent another order and they all did great. Other than that I highly recommend them. They cost more, but I am usually happy.
Mt. Healthy:
Great chicks, my feed store orders from them. This year however I received a cull, a 1 Winged easter egger pullet. But she is sweet and gentle and loves people so I am still happy with her, and wont cull her myself. I was wanting some colored eggs to sell so I am still happy. She just is extra special.
Ideal Poultry:
Never had a bad experience. Always loved them. Cant beat them...
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