Who do you buy your meaties from?

[what did I do]

I was reading on another forum about cattle, and someone was talking about the price of calves.  They said the beef calves were too much, $240.  And a holstein/jersey were going for $150, or something close to that.  They chose the dairyx because they couldn't justify the price.  Now in the long run, the extra $90 on the beefer is nothing compared to the total feed cost and extra time needed to develop the dairy breed to market weight.  I guess it is the same with chicks too, but I still am very happy with Schlect.   Blaine

Dairy calves tend to be stringy and tough. That is why they are cheep. They are good for hamburger and that is about it. Dairy Bulls are mean too. You never see dairy bulls at a dairy because they are mean. They cross a nice to be around bull with the dairy cows to be safe and only after AIing failed.

 

[booker81]

I liked my Schlecht CX I got last year for the price (I think it was $0.90 each for 40, $15 for shipping). If I were to go over 100, I would do Central. Since I don't, I'll stick with Schlecht (whenever I get around to ordering more - got caught up in raising the turkey and missed my cool weather window for raising meaties).

 

[beckyjo]

I ordered from Schlect this morning. I also called Sunnyside, but they only accept check or money order. A bit of a hassle to me, so I went with Schlect. I am seriously considering getting another batch this fall and will probably try another hatchery to see the difference. I went to my local feed mill in the afternoon after ordering my chicks to buy my first bag of starert so I am all ready...and there was a sign on the wall saying that they get chicks from Sunnside every 1-2 weeks. Guess that I could have just gotten them from them...not sure how much they charge. Live and learn...

Thanks to everyone!!