New Girl Here... How to Get Around Minimum Orders

[donrae]

Thank you all so much for the feedback! It's ridiculous how excited I am to begin this...I've got my brooder box and supplies ready to go, and I'm armed to the teeth with knowledge, thanks to you folks.

As a few have suggested, I did check Craigslist, and to my surprise, there was a brand new post offering some Americaunas being hatched tomorrow a few towns over - yay! So I might start with a few of those.

Also, as luck would have it, I stopped by to visit the one and only other person I know who raises chickens. Honestly, I thought she was set with her flock...and then she asked if I wanted to split an order with her. It sounds like I'll get my chickens and eat (their eggs) too!

I am very grateful for all of your help, and look forward to being a part of this community.

Just remember the birds being hatched locally won't be sexed....what if you get all roosters?

 

[PaleoDan]

Our local Agway has a minimum purchase of 6 so that should fit your needs if they are in your region.

 

[SheGoneCountry]

Just remember the birds being hatched locally won't be sexed....what if you get all roosters?

The good news is that the folks selling locally agreed to take back any roosters after they're able to be sexed. Definitely something to think about though - thanks!