TSC minimum purchase

[Sutherlandfarms]

UPDATE: called the CS hotline and they are audited by the state ag department so even if I showed them my receipt of having purchased on Monday, the store would get dinged for selling one lone bird even if it’s to someone who has purchased already. I’m going to make a call to the state department Monday to make my concerns and suggestions known

im so frustrated with TSC minimum purchase of four chicks...I am selectively trying to add to my small flock and I don’t want to buy four birds I have ten at home that I fought from them. I just wanted a little white silkie I saw in store today and I wish they would find a better way to achieve their goal of not selling single chicks as Easter gifts. Maybe I’m alone in this but it is frustrating.

 

[Abriana]

Unfortunately, the minimum is for a reason. Chicks get lonesome and may even die if they are alone. I know it is frustrating but they do have those rules for a reason. If there is someone in the store purchasing chicks, ask if they would mind picking up an extra and that you will pay for it. That’s what I plan to do.
Good luck!

 

[sourland]

Most states have a 'minimum sales number' on chicks and ducklings. It is not a decision on the part of the store.

 

[Sutherlandfarms]

I understand not wanting to have a lone chick but I have 10 at home I don’t need 4. I wish I could just bring my receipt from the other purchase and show them that I do have other same age chicks for it to be with that I purchased from their store

 

[Abriana]

I understand not wanting to have a lone chick but I have 10 at home I don’t need 4. I wish I could just bring my receipt from the other purchase and show them that I do have other same age chicks for it to be with that I purchased from their store

Seems kind of unreasonable that you can’t do that.

 

[Sutherlandfarms]

Unfortunately, the minimum is for a reason. Chicks get lonesome and may even die if they are alone. I know it is frustrating but they do have those rules for a reason. If there is someone in the store purchasing chicks, ask if they would mind picking up an extra and that you will pay for it. That’s what I plan to do.
Good luck!

This is a good idea I just don’t have time to wait for someone else to come in unfortunately. I work in a hospital as a therapist during the week and then on saturdays I have animal and housework to do :/ guess it’s just not meant to be.

 

[Sutherlandfarms]

Seems kind of unreasonable that you can’t do that.

I asked and the manager said no. I just wanted to add a silkie and they happened to have one today.

 

[Abriana]

I asked and the manager said no. I just wanted to add a silkie and they happened to have one today.

I’ve gotten exceptions at southern states and rural king (I’ve bought the minimum once lol)

 

[NNYchick]

It’s never a good idea to add one bird at a time to an established flock, it’s a good bet that lone chicken will get picked at unmercifully. Also 1 Silkie in a flock could be an issue as the don’t see as well, fly and look different so they can be picked on, many people that have Silkies in a mixed flock often report thier Silkies never really integrate and remain their own sub flock. If you want to add just a few I would check local swaps or CL for breeders that may have pullets in a couple of the breeds your looking for. Another option would be a mail order hatchery. Some of them you can order as few as 3-5 in a specific breed. For example crackle you can order 5 of each breed to make up the minimum shipping amount You could get a few in each breed you want, keep a few for yourself and sell the rest or go in with a friend.

 

[Abriana]

It’s never a good idea to add one bird at a time to an established flock, it’s a good bet that lone chicken will get picked at unmercifully. Also 1 Silkie in a flock could be an issue as the don’t see as well, fly and look different so they can be picked on, many people that have Silkies in a mixed flock often report thier Silkies never really integrate and remain their own sub flock. If you want to add just a few I would check local swaps or CL for breeders that may have pullets in a couple of the breeds your looking for. Another option would be a mail order hatchery. Some of them you can order as few as 3-5 in a specific breed. For example crackle you can order 5 of each breed to make up the minimum shipping amount You could get a few in each breed you want, keep a few for yourself and sell the rest or go in with a friend.

With just baby chicks you can. I’ve done that and nothing has ever happened.