I have everything ready… except chicks- help!

[Nero70002]

I ordered 3 ducklings from Murray McMurray, they’re coming in March, but they were $100 due to the small order fee.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you have other smaller feed stores (not TSC) a lot of them post online lists of what breeds they're expecting and when. I have never had issues picking a date and getting the breeds I want.

 

[alinas2010]

I’m holding out on getting any in case anyone in our area needs to rehome any chicks/chickens they take on this year wanting “cheap eggs”. Not that I want anyone to take on chicks and have this be the outcome. I just don’t want all those chickens to end up being neglected or dumped somewhere, they can come to my house

 

[BeyondBlessed]

Where are you located? I’m in central Florida

Have you tried any small local feed and seed stores? (Not big name brand like TS) We live in NW Florida and have a couple places to purchase from.

 

[Rurumo]

Have you tried any small local feed and seed stores? (Not big name brand like TS) We live in NW Florida and have a couple places to purchase from.

I second this, I discovered a second feed store nearby I didn't know about this year on my new chick journey and my entire county only has 10k people in it.

 

[Lelilamom]

If you live in a rural area with other chicken owners, split an order. Or get yourself an incubator and buy a dozen fertilized eggs from a neighbor. The backyard chicken business is huge this year.

 

[Fowl_Language_]

Mt Healthy has chicks available mid-March, quite a few breeds still! Lots of fun breeds & color choices. Please let us know what you decide to do!

I will! Thank you for the recommendation! I’m itching to get these little babies!!!

 

[Fowl_Language_]

If you live in a rural area with other chicken owners, split an order. Or get yourself an incubator and buy a dozen fertilized eggs from a neighbor. The backyard chicken business is huge this year.

I noticed!! My friend does have a broody hen with about 15 eggs already, but they won’t be ready for awhile and I don’t know what the sex will be of hers. I don’t want a rooster since I’m too close to my neighbors and I like my neighbors lol

 

[Fowl_Language_]

If you have other smaller feed stores (not TSC) a lot of them post online lists of what breeds they're expecting and when. I have never had issues picking a date and getting the breeds I want.

I need to call around! Everyone around here also keeps mentioned Rural King but I’m assuming it’s like TSC. Never been to one.

 

[Lelilamom]

I noticed!! My friend does have a broody hen with about 15 eggs already, but they won’t be ready for awhile and I don’t know what the sex will be of hers. I don’t want a rooster since I’m too close to my neighbors and I like my neighbors lol

We've hatched ~100 chicks over the years. The male/female ratio has been about 50/50. It's hard to get rid of roosters, so it is something to consider. Now we just eat them. The roosters I mean.