I am preparing to find my first backyard chicken flock. I would like to avoid the trauma of shipping my new babies to be, so I wondered if anyone had suggestions for reputable/local AZ breeders preferably in the Phx area. I do not know if organically raised chicks are even an option, but it is definitely my wish! I would appreciate any helpful information =)
"We got our chicks from hatchbawks earlier this year and have been very pleased. I chose similar ones (2 Australorps, a Buff, a RIR, a Barred Rock and an Amercauna). We should be getting eggs in the next month or so. I hope to add a few more in the…"
"I wanted to thank everyone. I'm happy to report that we have 6 little girls from hatchbawks.com here in Phoenix.
We are enjoying our 2 week old babies.
1 Australorp
1 Buff Orpington
1 Barred Rock
3 Americanas"
"Great! A few of you have contacted me this week. I am crazy busy with a tour at my house this weekend and other farm-sy stuff. But, you are on my radar and I will call/contact you back next week!
"The coop is framed & due to it's size, it is referred to as our home addition! We will be painting & adding the wire fencing to complete our preparations for our much anticipated clucking family members. I have not been able to finalize our breeder…"
"I sent you my number in a personal msg. I would love to talk with you by phone or in person this weekend. We are finishing up our preparations so that we will be chicken ready with our coop =)"
"Oh my goodness! You are practically my neighbor! I live near 32nd St & Shea. I would love to come by your micro farm sometime & maybe we can figure out a plan. The 3-4 month olds may be the best option for us since we cannot have a rooster."
"We are located in PHoenix, near 32nd St. and Cactus. We have mixed breeds (which I think are the hardiest chickens). Our flock consists of leghorns, Australorps, Ameraucanas, Orpingtons, Delawares and Barred Rocks.
"WOW! I appreciate your offer, it is possible that you could solve my dilemma. I'd need to know a few things, like (1) where you are located, (2) what breeds of chickens you would be hatching, (3) what is the cost of each of them, and (4) would they…"
"We can hatch for you at our farm. Let us know how many you would like, and we will put eggs in the incubator. The chicks will be ready for you in three weeks.
"I don't know of an organic hatchery, but I think it would be a great venture. I happen to have a LARGE high quality incubator and a hatcher that were only used for a year, when I had an ostrich breeding facility.
I would be interested in selling…"
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