Online Hatcheries?

[Aunt Angus]

If you want to mix and match then Meyer is the ticket.
Really pretty birds too.
And everybody is right about service, I talked to a guy over an hour about chickens and the Chinese chick sexing team they use .
Guy was delightful.

Sounds fantastic! Thanks!

 

[Ciggynel]

Good to know! I've had bad experiences, but not with either Meyer or Hoover's. I'm looking at getting a small order next spring/summer, and I have specific breeds in mind. I'll keep both in mind.

I was at TSC the other day, and couldn't believe my eyes: Hamburgs, Sicilian Butter ups, Blue Jersey Giants and Russian Orlaffs!!! Took ALL my willpower bot to snag one of each!


ETA: Adding Ideal to my list of possibles!

Mine all came from Myers and I recommend them.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Mine all came from Myers and I recommend them.

I just checked out their website, and they have several breeds I'm eyeing. I will go with them if I can't find them at local breeders.

 

[FransGran]

We love our Meyer birds! We will never get them anywhere else. Ours are healthy and real beauties. Just got four new chicks this week.

 

[FeatherFluff]

We have gotten babies from McMurray, Meyer, Mt Healthy, Ideal and Hoover. All good experiences. I will say that Meyer, McMurray & Ideal have great customer service.
I hope you are able to get what you want!

 

[keesmom]

I've ordered from McMurray, Meyer, Ideal and Cackle on multiple occasions. I was happy with each order. You can't go wrong with any of the major hatcheries.

 

[DougVC]

I would add another vote for Meyer. They were spot on with breed and sexing and customer service was excellent.
Also, if they are out of a breed your are looking for, it may be worth calling as it seems they have extra birds set aside and may be able to get some that is unavailable for you. I have gotten birds from cackle as well and they are strong and healthy as well.

 

[Ciggynel]

Thought I would show you a photo of my chicks when they were received. Myers took great care to make sure they were received safe and sound. I ordered a mystery rare breed chick and received a Black Orange Laced Wydote and a Jubilee Orpington which was a pleasant surprise! I also have a Houdan and an Egyptian Fayoumi. Just remember if you order 3 chicks they may ship you 4.

 

[BudgieKing15]

I'm getting some chicks from Meyer on the 25th! They have EXCELLENT customer service!

 

[bfc chicks]

Meyer has done right by me, really small 4 chick order in July all were alive and exactly what I ordered.
And Hoover's the hatchery that supplies TSC kicked butt for me this year.
www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-tractor-supply-hoovers-hatchery-always-so-frustrating.1359010/page-2

Having dealt with hoover because the chicks i got from tsc died they where good to me but seems the chicks a tsc are of a lower quality.