U_Stormcrow
Crossing the Road
I am raising my own right now (both Chicks and Ducks), and thus would not buy either. The ducks are pure (hatchery quality) Pekins. The chicks are part of a very long term breeding project, with the ultimate goal of a barnyard cross (a mutt) of particular coloration, egg color range, and relatively early maturity, favoring meat over egg production. Excess birds/those not advancing the breeding goals will be either culled for meat or sold cheap to cover feed costs.
IF I were buying chicks, there are breeds I'd be interested in, rather than "chickens" generically. That seems to be the case with my neighbors, too. While not many chicks are being sold (based on Craigslist), pricing is radically different between Mutts and a couple recognized breeds and crosses. Its an agricultural community - so the breeds we focus on are much different than the breeds which might be popular as city/suburban pets.
Hope that helps.
IF I were buying chicks, there are breeds I'd be interested in, rather than "chickens" generically. That seems to be the case with my neighbors, too. While not many chicks are being sold (based on Craigslist), pricing is radically different between Mutts and a couple recognized breeds and crosses. Its an agricultural community - so the breeds we focus on are much different than the breeds which might be popular as city/suburban pets.
Hope that helps.