Which Hatchery for Easter Eggers?

[ChloeSilkie08]

Your two near the bottom looked like mine that I've gotten from cackle before.mine came in the surprise box though View attachment 2456168View attachment 2456170View attachment 2456171

They're so pretty!

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

I ordered from Mt Healthy Hatchery which is logistically the closest hatchery to where I am. That would be my suggestion. With all of the shipping delays that are going on, I would choose a hatchery close to where you live. These are some pics of my girls and the egg colors I am getting. I have 6 EE’s in my flock.View attachment 2456093
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They're so pretty! Do some of them not lay colored eggs then?

 

[Folly's place]

Some of my EE bantams from Cackle:

One of the hens

Our first rooster, much missed

One of this year's cockerels

Another hen.
All nice birds!
Mary

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

Some of my EE bantams from Cackle:
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One of the hens
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Our first rooster, much missed
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One of this year's cockerels
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Another hen.
All nice birds!
Mary

They're so pretty!

 

[3KillerBs]

Some their pictured chicks had muffs. And I asked a week or so ago and they said they rarely do packing peanuts anymore. They try to use a Heat bag first

I actually find that a bit disappointing. I was planning on ordering my Delawares, Brahmas, and Langshans from Ideal because I liked them from my in-town flock and was looking forward to the chicken dinner surprise.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I actually find that a bit disappointing. I was planning on ordering my Delawares, Brahmas, and Langshans from Ideal because I liked them from my in-town flock and was looking forward to the chicken dinner surprise.

Every time I ordered they asked if I want packing peanuts they are always barred rocks though

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

Every time I ordered they asked if I want packing peanuts they are always barred rocks though

That stinks.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

I've been happy with every order I've received from Meyer Hatchery in Ohio. Unfortunately for 2021 their shipping costs went up. You can get smaller orders from Meyer, and so far I've had a 100% sex rate. I've had 2 EEs and an Ameraucana from them, and they all lay a nice large blue egg.

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

I've been happy with every order I've received from Meyer Hatchery in Ohio. Unfortunately for 2021 their shipping costs went up. You can get smaller orders from Meyer, and so far I've had a 100% sex rate. I've had 2 EEs and an Ameraucana from them, and they all lay a nice large blue egg.

Yes, I noticed their shipping charges. So did My Pet Chicken.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Yes, I noticed their shipping charges. So did My Pet Chicken.

I live four hours from them. I'm thinking of just ordering and going to pick them up, even though that's a day off work. Gas costs will be about the same as shipping, but no mail anxiety this way. I could offer to pick up orders from local folks maybe and off set the cost entirely. Ideally.