Questions about ordering online

[The chicken nurd]

Hi
So ignoring that I’m not getting chicks for a few months
my question is this I’ve been considering ordering online so I’ll have more options but I’ve never done that before I’ve always just bought chicks from the local feed store
Should I try ordering online this coming spring and if so what hatchery and what should I know about ordering online
Thanks
- the chicken nerd

 

[Weeg]

Try to order from a hatchery near you. I prefer not to order because chicks can be squished, and they have to go without heat.
Have you considered how the chicks get to the local feed store? They have to order them there to. If anything its more stressful. Shipped in the mail, unpacked into a crowded brooder with people constantly staring down at them. Then put into another box and taken somewhere else.
If you don't want to purchase shipped chicks, hatching your own eggs, or purchasing from a local breeder near you. It can be more expensive, but often yields better quality birds.
I prefer to incubate, or purchase from breeders. We have some really nice breeders in our areas.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Hatchery choice depends on what breeds, amount and distance of travel you want.

 

[Happy hen lover]

I bought from Murray mcmurray last fall and had a great experience. My 5 hens were juveniles that came in two orders so a little pricey but healthy. The first came in 2 days second order took 3 they were pretty thirsty on that one. They send with gel and a cucumber for hydration but I agree better to get from hatchery closer to you. How many will you get total.

 

[The chicken nurd]

I bought from Murray mcmurray last fall and had a great experience. My 5 hens were juveniles that came in two orders so a little pricey but healthy. The first came in 2 days second order took 3 they were pretty thirsty on that one. They send with gel and a cucumber for hydration but I agree better to get from hatchery closer to you. How many will you get total.

I’m only planning on adding a few maybe 4 or 5 although I was also planning on adding 1 or 2 more ducks

 

[The chicken nurd]

Also I’m Monroe Washington area

 

[The Moonshiner]

Order early if you want the best selection.
Some hatcheries sell out of some breeds pretty quick.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Order early if you want the best selection.
Some hatcheries sell out of some breeds pretty quick.

I can second. Tried ordering the last week of January last year and several breeds were already out

 

[The chicken nurd]

I can second. Tried ordering the last week of January last year and several breeds were already out

Ok when would you say the best time to order is

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Ok when would you say the best time to order is

January 1st. December if that hatchery takes orders then