When should I order my eggs... and from where?

[chelstaal]

I live in New York, on Long Island... So right now its pretty cold.
I am so new to this, and I don't know how far in advanced I am supposed to order my eggs.
I also don't have an incubator. Where can i get one for cheap?
Or is it better to buy them hatched through the mail or from a local breeder?
I refuse to buy from big businesses such as Agway or any other large production facilities.
UHH I NEED HELP!!

 

[dadsdeercamp]

the best place to get eggs is right here on back yard chickens in the auctions. I dont order eggs till around may myself.

 

[silkymom1986]

Yes if you want to incubate, there are several great people on here with different breeds to pick from. You just have to remember it's always a gamble with shipped eggs if they will hatch or not. And you don't want to order them until you have a incubator and have it all set up and the temp is steady for a few days. If you just want chicks and don't wanna mess with incubating (which is totally addicting btw, lol) I would try to find a local breeder. I don't like having chicks shipped, but thats just my opinion. Good luck!

 

[CapricornFarm]

You can build your own incubator. There are lots of threads on here about that topic. Try doing a search. Happy Hatcching! Deb

 

[Oregon Blues]

I wouldn't order eggs until my incubator was set up and functioning perfectly.

The exception would be if I wanted something really special. I'd make arrangements now with the breeder to be on the waiting list for spring.