WA state breeders or hatcheries??

[rosemarythyme]

I was also going to suggest Baxter Barn, I know they carry birds of different ages, though I've not had visited or purchased from them before.

 

[Katlinalyssa]

Oh that's sounds too sweet!! Raising them can be so rewarding, and I do hope you enjoy the experience!

Also, excuse my manners, but welcome to the forum! There are so many resources here, and soooo many breeds to check out.

As far as Bantams, I'm afraid I don't know where to find those reliably. Sometimes stores like Wilco, tractor supply, and even Ace hardware bring in chicks and do rarely bring in bantams. Wilco in my experience has the best variety of chicks to offer. They usually offer many different breeds along with ducks and turkeys and guinea if you're ever interested in those. They are worth a check or at least a phone call (but for strict day old chicks). I also feel like finding that age is going to also be tricky, but I do get where you're coming from...

All else fails, you can always look for Bantams on Craigslist and see if someone is selling off theirs.

My first chicks hatched about a month ago, so the youngest birds I have are a month old.

Yeah I checked our local tractor supply and they just have the very young chicks. I would love to raise them from that age but I just think 6 weeks in our house with my toddler would be craziness. Maybe when my son gets older I can raise them from babies )

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Yeah I checked our local tractor supply and they just have the very young chicks. I would love to raise them from that age but I just think 6 weeks in our house with my toddler would be craziness. Maybe when my son gets older I can raise them from babies )

Do you have your coop built? Is their electricity that can be used in the coop?
Provided you are able to accommodate the chicks in a safe, secure, an appropriate shelter where supplemental heat can be provided while necessary there is no reason that they "have" to be in the house. Many of us here, myself included, choose to brood our chicks outdoors in the coop directly

 

[rascal66]

Since I hatch a small number of chicks, i use a plastic storage bin with a wired top on it. Then I usually leave the brooder box in the garage until they are several weeks old to transfer them to my barn, then eventually to the coop when they get larger.

 

[Katlinalyssa]

Do you have your coop built? Is their electricity that can be used in the coop?
Provided you are able to accommodate the chicks in a safe, secure, an appropriate shelter where supplemental heat can be provided while necessary there is no reason that they "have" to be in the house. Many of us here, myself included, choose to brood our chicks outdoors in the coop directly

Not yet. In the next week or so we will. I never thought about putting them out there! That’s a good idea. Thank you!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Not yet. In the next week or so we will. I never thought about putting them out there! That’s a good idea. Thank you!

A couple of reads....might help you weigh out whether it's right for you and your flock.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...rt-raising-your-chicks-outdoors.71995/?page=2

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...er-picture-heavy-update.956958/#post-14882145

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pseudo-brooder-heater-plate.862691/#post-13013887

 

[Acre4Me]

Go to the NPIP website and search by state. There is a map to click on each state. You can see who is NPIP certified. Smaller places may sell thru Fb or CL. You can always look for started pullets. They will be close to POL, and guaranteed female. They will cost more, but your wait for eggs will be months less.