Buying chickens

Lots of people and stores buys their chicks from Murray McMurray Hatchery
*Straight run means you could get a rooster or hen.
Our chickens came from friends and the local tractor supply.

When you buy make sure you get only 1 rooster for ever 10-20 hens. If you put more than one rooster with a small groups of hens you will have trouble.

When choosing your chickens think about what you want them for. There are 3 types: those that are good layers, are good meat (to eat), or they are just pets.

If your looking for good layers make sure at least some are the best layer breeds.

If your buying older birds look and see if they have a bigger comb. Bigger combs are roosters.