Where to get baby chicks?

[shakecc]

I am starting off with a small coop and I am only planning to order 6 chicks. Many of the places online have a much higher minimun order. Mypetchicken.com charges $25.00 for orders under 14 chicks. Does anyone have any ideas of where to look in my area for chicks?

Anyone from Central OH that is also planning to order from Mypetchicken.com that wants to combine a order with me?

Thanks!

 

[mmajw]

Ideal does not have a minimum order as long as you spend $25 but you may get extra roos in their for warth.

http://www.ideal-poultry.com/policy.asp

 

[LynneP]

Are there any tack shops/feed stores/co-ops selling locally? I bought mine at a co-op where they were only 12 hours old. Lovely hydrated birds, great temperaments, and not one loss...this late in the season I'd buy locally. Transportation is such a risk at all times. Don't forget that local breeders may have this season's pullets for sale too. If you want layers you'd have eggs by fall...

 

[Gersbud]

Just received my order from Ideal Hatchery. I ordered 5 welsummers and 5 Cuckoo Marans. They came with 3 red chicks. Thinking they are sexlink males but who knows. But Ideal dosen't have a minimum order but they do send extras for warmth depending on the weather.