I got my first 8 chick and 2 ducks from the local TSC, and they were all very healthy. 7 (yes, that's SEVEN) of the 8 chicks i got from the pullet tub were roosters which I had to rehome. Everybody handles the chicks, and many don't pay attention to whether the chick they picked up came from the straight run or pullet tub. It is a good way to begin a flock since they have a good variety and you can get a small number, but if I were to do it again I would ask if I could pre - order a set number of pullets and pick them up as soon as they get them in. Our TSC is very friendly, and would do this and call me when they arrived. You can always ask, right?