NJ Minimum purchase law

[justmeandtheflock]

I know there is a law in NJ that you have to purchase a minumum of 6 chicks but at what age can they be sold individually? TIA

 

[HilltopFarm]

I've never hear of such a law

 

[okiron]

I don't think they can regulate that sort of thing.

 

[water4two]

NC has this law when buying from a company or business. Check to see if private sales are included in this law.

 

[justmeandtheflock]

I just know that when I bought chicks at the fair a few years ago, I had to get 6. I guess it is suposed to stop people from buying them for kids at Easter and dying them, etc. NJ regulates everything. But I just asked DH and he said they didn't say anthing about a minimum when he picked up these peeps at TSC so who knows. I guess I will just not worry about it. Thanks for the replies

 

[JenEric Farms]

That law if for businesses. You are fine to sell one or more out of your own home.

The law applies to chicks until they are feathered.

Hope this helps.

 

[flip9109]

i sell them at all ages at the auctions, from chicks to adults as singles.

 

[justmeandtheflock]

Thank you

 

[DollDoctor]

In NH the law is 12 minimum. But the store where I bought mine allowed me to purchase 6, since that's all they had left of the breed I wanted. I believe the law was enacted to protect chicks from being abused and exploited as Easter decorations.