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I would try Ideal or Cackle Hatchery, but I would imagine both will charge a consultation fee for thier information if they are even willing to do it. I would just do as much research as I can and start very small and grow from there. I think trial and error is the best learning tool.

Good Luck

 

Quote:to bad we could not be partners. I am going to start mine up in a few years. I wish you alot of luck and hope everything works out for you

 

Not so sure you'll get any takers. This is business, and you'd be one more competitor!
Brian

 

I once asked if I could come and see a hatchery, and was told no due to biosecurity reasons. That was probably only partially true, but it made sense to me. There are some smaller ones that might be willing to answer questions via email. I'll PM you one that's here in the SE.

 

I don't think competition is a bad thing. I think that someone who loves what they do is more than happy to share their knowledge with others, just like we do here on BYC. There are enough of us chicken lovers to keep alot more hatcheries going, but only if the hatcheries are good ones. Reputation is all, and one dissatisfied customer can be killer for the business. Sharing knowledge is a good thing, so keep it up. Besides, if you look long enough, its all written down somewhere anyway. It's just easier to share it.

 

Quote:Very true!

 

i wish you could get it started...does anyone really know of any good hatcheries in the south east?

 

Although there is no substitute for hands on, I am sure a few of us here would be more than happy to correspond via email and answer what we can that way.

 

There is a couple here in Statesville that is starting a hatchery. I don't know how far along they are at this time. I bought black and red sex links from them back in December. A very nice lady, her name is Bobbi Jo, but I don't know her last name. I'll pass along any info I get. Someone here may know of her, too. We do need a good hatchery nearby.