Should we get eggs to hatch or day old chicks?

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NightOwl3 said:
I am not really finding the special breeds I want locally, so those will be the ones we hatch.
Still trying find eggs within a reasonable driving distance so we don't have to go the shipped egg route. From what I read, shipped eggs only have roughly a 50% hatch out rate.
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That depends. I plan on going through BYCer's that have good hatch rate reputations! There are auctions, and threads for buying eggs.
 
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NightOwl3 said:
I've seen the for sale threads but how do you find out the hatch rates?
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Just go back on the history. Many people who order BYC eggs will post their results to the thread they bought them from. Also if you go to their profile you can see what threads they have posted and see if they are a regular seller, if they are it is a good chance they know what they are doing!!!
 
TaraBellaBirds said:
Just go back on the history.  Many people who order BYC eggs will post their results to the thread they bought them from.  Also if you go to their profile you can see what threads they have posted and see if they are a regular seller, if they are it is a good chance they know what they are doing!!!
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Thank you, I will do that. Do you have you recommend?
 
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If you are seeking Heritage Large Fowl, come on over to the Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II BYC thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/849075/heritage-large-fowl-phase-ii/4180#post_12815921
It's purpose is to help folk decide which breed they want...then help them find a source for high quality birds.
This thread is especially helpful if you are looking for the scarcer breeds. Come on over, don't be shy,
jump right in and tell us what you want/need. Many friendly experienced poultrypeople waiting to help!
Best Success,
Karen and the Light Sussex in western PA, USA
 
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