What is a good price on Silkies from a breeder?

[Redhead Hen]

I know a breeder a few counties over from me and she is selling Silkie chicks for $15 a chick. She also shows them and the price she quoted me is for pet quality. Does this sound right? I don't need a lot of them, maybe 2. And her price is cheaper than ordering a min of 6 or more from a hatchery.

What do you all think?

 

[Luvducks]

I would also like to know the answer. I am interested in some Pet Quality Silkies

 

[Poison Ivy]

I have bought SQ chicks from a top breeder for $15 and she sells her boo boo babies or pet quality for $4 each. Then her prices go up as the chick gets older.

 

[Luvducks]

Thank You!

 

[ChickyLaura]

I bought 4 pet-quality Silkies for $3 each. They are my loves! Sooo cute!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

$15 per chick for pet quality? Thats too much.

 

[nnpack]

Thanks for the Head's Up on pricing of silkies. I am wanting a silkie or two myself and don't even pretend to know where to start!!

 

[Redhead Hen]

Thanks everyone. I was on the fence about the pricing. Anyone know where I could get silkies in MD?

ETA - or near MD?

 

[Funky Feathers]

I am in MD, Eastern Shore, but I don't sell chicks. They have to be 6-7 months old before I can tell their quality & prices. And sex. I sell my pet quality for $5-$10 each. My very best SQ birds may be as high as $75-$100 each. I have some of the best bloodlines out there. Buff, Splash, possibly Lavenders. -Stephanie

 

[paddock36]

Do you have any swaps scheduled for somewhere in your area or not too far away? I would say that would be your best chance to get them for a good price. I just bought two I'm guessing 8-10 weeks old for $3.00 each from a swap.