Where to buy?

[Farmer_Dan]

Where should I order meat birds from? Cheap is good, but we don't want to get birds that are going to be DOA or just poor performers.

Where do you order them from?

 

[KellyHM]

I get mine from Welp Hatchery. They're the cheapest I've found AND the birds do wonderful!

 

[bucketgirl]

Our local producer uses Welp and swears by them. I personally use Freedom Rangers, but I am new (doing batch 3) and need a bombproof bird.

 

[Peruvian]

Try and find a hatchery that will get your birds to you quickly. Check to see delivery options and where they will be routed through so it doesn't take an extra day.

 

[Maniac Dad]

I purchased 50 Cxs from Welp six weeks ago. I lost one at day 2 and the other 52 are doing great. Yes 52, I didn't count them when I put them into the brooder. and was pleasantly suprised when I did count them when they went to the coop.

I'll be definitly reordering from Welp this fall for the next batch.

 

[Chicken411]

I ordered from Central Hatchery. They are the cheapest, but you have to order straight run. I ordered 50, got 52, I'm raising half and my bro-in-law the other half. All 52 are still doing well at 6 weeks. Next time I will order from schlects though. For an extra 20 cents a chick I can get all cockerels.

 

[Farmer_Dan]

Thnx! Just ordered from Whelp (<$2 per bird after shipping / mereks seems like a spankin good deal)

First time w/ the meaties, we're quite excited!!