Reputable source for Delaware chicks?

[meimalley]

I am starting my backyard flock in the spring and am interested in raising Delaware chickens. I've seen them advertised by the large hatcheries, but I want to make sure that I am getting quality birds that are actually of a heritage strain. I'm located in IL, so a hatchery or breeder within driving distance would be ideal. Any leads?

 

[pichuris]

I am looking for heritage delawares too. I'm in Colorado.

 

[Fred's Hens]

They are rare as hen's teeth. I would ask a couple of people in the Heritage Large Fowl thread. I'd also read the Delaware thread, and yes, there may be a Heritage Delaware thread too. True heritage birds are hugely word of mouth and who knows who with which birds, kind of thing.

 

[meimalley]

Thanks for the tip.

 

[hcammack]

I have been to this farm and they have very nice birds.http://www.whitmorefarm.com/