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medievalcat
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Cynthia
White County
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 5:53:53 PM
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Anyone have a supplier of one day old chicks they love? I missed the window of opportunity at Tractor Supply to purchase the buff orpington chicks I wanted. I found Mc Murray Hatchery online and they look ok but really would feel better hearing what you have used and who you like. I'm not thrilled about having to purchase 25 at a time but it's what happens when you don't buy at the store when the store has what you want.
Thank you!!
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 6:40:40 PM
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I have bought from McMurray for as many years as I can remember, as well as my family and most friends and neighbors...never had a problem, not even once...also you can mix that 25 min, doesn't have to be all the same breed, and maybe someone you know might want to go in with you...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 8:40:50 PM
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I agree with Tina that Murray McMurray is good to order from,I've always had good luck with them too though I have also had good chicks arrive from Cackle Hatchery and Welp.I like to order Murray's meat and egg offer where you get ten laying birds and fifteen meat birds to every twenty-five birds it's a nice way to establish a small flock and put some dressed birds in the freezer and table at the same time.
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
1096 Posts
Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
1096 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 9:03:07 PM
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I like Murray Mcmurray alot, but they don't always have my favorite breed ISA Browns. They hold the record for the biggest and most eggs laid. And they aren't very big either. Love them. They look similar to red stars so they aren't real pretty birds, but they are hearty and I'm in it for the eggs myself. Randall Burkey has them sometimes.
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 07:11:10 AM
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well the same here. we have always used them and have been happy
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 07:58:23 AM
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Check and see if there is a hatchery in your state. I use Ideal Poultry out of Cameron, Texas. I have never had a problem with any of my orders (chicks, geese, guineas). I used Murry for a couple of years before I found my state hatchery, great service, good-looking chicks. The reason I use in-state, is the shipping is over night by truck to the post office.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
1096 Posts
Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
1096 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 09:03:56 AM
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I would think that overnight would be easier on the little fellows :)
Horse poor in the boonies.
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 06:49:34 AM
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I ordered mine from WELP and I received them all healthy and happy. We got Plymouth Barred Rocks, New Hampshire Reds and Ameracaunas. Welp is located in IA.
Playing in the Sonshine
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 07:57:08 AM
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I went through Cackle Hatchery, and every one of my chicks turned out healthy and strong...and pullets - as ordered!
They are in Lebanon, MO, which isn't too far from Arkansas.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
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