(Mods can move this thread if I've put it in the wrong forum)
When I got the in-town chickens I chose Ideal because their minimums were within my target flock range. When I got the current flock in late June I bought from a farm store because they had chicks while the hatcheries were booked out into early September. I want to order more chicks next spring, so ...
What factors go into your choice of hatchery for ordering chicks? Which hatchery/hatcheries do you like best for what reason(s)?
Proximity?
Price/shipping?
Breed Availability?
Chick Quality?
Customer Service?
???
When I got the in-town chickens I chose Ideal because their minimums were within my target flock range. When I got the current flock in late June I bought from a farm store because they had chicks while the hatcheries were booked out into early September. I want to order more chicks next spring, so ...
What factors go into your choice of hatchery for ordering chicks? Which hatchery/hatcheries do you like best for what reason(s)?
Proximity?
Price/shipping?
Breed Availability?
Chick Quality?
Customer Service?
???