Here is a picture of our baby ducks, chicks and guineas. I have had lots of people ask me questions about raising chickens. For us it is a very affordable way to get organic range fed eggs and chicken. I am definitely no expert, but my mom is. So, she has been kind enough to type up a ton of information about chickens. It is way too much information to put in one post, so I will break this up into several posts for you guys to enjoy. I will even try to put up some pictures of our chickens for you to see. They are fun to watch. I will do my best to answer any questions that you guys may have, but I will probably have to defer to my mom. She knows more than I could ever hope to know about chickens. She does mention local stores in these posts, but I am sure that most of you will find similar stores throughout the country.
Where do you get your chickens?
We order our chickens from Ideal Hatchery in Texas. Yes, you can get chickens at any time locally, but I would avoid auctions and try to purchase directly from a farm. Most folks take their used up or sick chickens to auctions. The best time to order chicks is in the spring after it begins to warm up. Chicks will still need a heat lamp on them to keep them warm. You can buy one at Southern States (Hill’s) in Thomasville or at Tractor Supply. Hill’s and Tractor Supply have chicks for sale every spring and Hill’s has them almost year round. I noticed black sex links and quail chicks there this past weekend. In my third and fourth post – I will cover specific breeds and give tips about getting chickens locally.
Just a note from me: When you order chickens they come through the mail, and you have to go pick them up on the day they are delivered.
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