Starting from scratch

[AceODST]

Hi!

I've been traveling for school and family and had to sell off my flock, I do still have the coops, though. I was gifted (to put it kindly) my first chickens and moved on to ducks having realized my hobby could be slightly more profitable. So I was getting my chicks with my ducklings in the mail (from Cackle, best prices I've found and very sturdy/healthy babies) and would like to again but my hatchery doesn't mail out until February. I can raise them indoors and would like to get a head start for next spring so,

Does anybody know great hatcheries that distribute year round?

At the same time I'm looking for new breeds to work with, but I also have had good luck with my Americaunas, Orpington/Australorps (My head cheese buff Orp. rooster died nobly defending the flock in September) and Rhode Island Red and Whites. I am looking for a large brown or blue/green egg laying that matures or feathers quickly and is cold hardy.

That being said I like to keep costs down and am very open-minded. Possibly to even other species of poultry.

Thanks,
Nathalie

 

[SunkenRoadFarms]

I use Meyer since it's the closest and I've always gotten good stock. I'm pretty sure they ship year round and have a good selection.

 

[Greywolf1962]

I know Ideal ships some birds all year, depends what breeds you want. Purely Poultry also ships all year, but again depends on the breed.

 

[Michael OShay]

Ideal Poultry ships all year, although some breeds won't be available this late in the year. I've used Ideal on a number of occasions over the years and have been very happy with their birds and service. Good luck in getting your birds.