Philadelphia area chicken owners

[FarmerGal215]

Has anyone went in person to purchase their baby chicks? I want to go to Hillside Hatchery here in Pennsylvania. Just wondering if they allow you to come in person or if it’s only online purchasing allowed.

 

[redinator]

Has anyone went in person to purchase their baby chicks? I want to go to Hillside Hatchery here in Pennsylvania. Just wondering if they allow you to come in person or if it’s only online purchasing allowed.

To my limited knowledge most hatcheries don't allow customers on the property. It's a biosecurity hazard having other chicken keepers on the property or handling chickens.

 

[Seaslug]

Which of their breeds are you interested in? From their website, it appears that Hillside is in Williamsport, while Freedom Ranger is in Reinholds. They say you can call with questions.
East of the Susquehanna, there is also Moyer's and Pottstown.

 

[SourRoses]

DHeltzel on here is in PA, he has many different breeds and supplied places like Sandhill and Cackle with some stock.
Last I checked, his site was Welbars.com.
I was really happy with the birds I got from him several years ago.