I have purchased land 30 acres i would like to start poultry farm can you advice where to get chicks?

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Talk to the local Farm Bureau; you'll have a lot of questions they might help with.,I have purchased land 30 acres i would like to start poultry farm can you advice where to get chicks?
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If you live in the USA try Murray McMurray Hatchery located in Webster City,Iowa. They are a big supplier to the public and many grain stores get there birds from them. They ship chicks via the Post Office. the web site is www.mcmurrayhatchery.com
Try the link below. They have about anything you can imagine as far as poultry.





http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/
got to Homesteading.com


or go to Google and type in


homesteading for a web search.





Many of those sites have links for ordering farm animals and such.





Also check with the local office of the Agricultural Extension Agency or a local 4-H group.
Around my area, we have two farm %26amp; garden shops, but you'll have to check in your area to see if any exists. Chicks will definately be sold there.





If no store, and you can't travel to get them, then I suggest a flea market. People sell them cheap, and in bunches. The thing is, before you buy, check them out to make sure they are healthy, and question the owner about their living conditions.





I hope I helped! =]
Find a local night club. Now that you are a landowner they'll flock to you. lol


Check with the local Farm Services office or extension service.
Most Farm and Feed supply stores have them.
Call your County Extension Office. Part of the Extension Agent's job is to advise farmers and ranchers on all facets of the operations.


Do you plan to grow them for meat? We grew some years ago for our own use. They were White Cornish Rock's I believe and went from day old hatchlings to full grown birds in 5-7 weeks.


Be prepared! They grow fast but if you are trying to make money on them that is what you want because you do not need to feed them very long.


You really need to do some research. The egg laying varieties are different from the meat birds. We live in New Mexico and ordered ours from a producer in Pennsylvania and got exactly what we were looking for at a good price. I don't recall the breeder as it was years ago, but if you are going to be successful you really need to read all you can and take advantage of your Extension Service resources.


Best Wishes for a successful operation!