Meyer has excellent customer service. They have answered EVERY email I've sent them Quickly and did not charge like other hatcheries to add on (several times) to my order. They have a excellent choice of breeds with a minimum of only three chicks and you can mix any breed! other hatcheries have breed minimums and charge extra for small orders! Meyer does not. other hatcheries also add male chicks to orders for warmth, Meyer does not. Meyer gives away a free chick and let's you pick the sex. also because I paid 50 cents to vaccinate each bird they vaccinate the free chick at no cost to me. Meyer also sends chicks with a heat pack when needed most hatcheries dont. Meyer also ships Express for longer journeys while others send priority. They have been very accommodating to my needs.I pre ordered and was able to pick my month and hatch/ship date. Other hatcheries don't let you pick. On Meyer's website each breed has actual pictures of the breed as a chick, adult, and egg. They have the breeds characteristics and reviews of each breed available to look at. it's very nice. Shipping cost is a bit higher than other places but the cost of the chicks are comparable or even less in most cases than other places. I was extremely impressed with so many breeds available and sexed females available as well. They also have many rare or unusual breeds with several pictures showing that breed. some specific rare or different breeds have limits.That's to be expected for a unusual breed. it's best to place a early order. I ordered in January for April hatch. This is when many females are available. There are still females left depending on breed for may and June hatches. Hope this helps.