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Poultry sellers in MO?

I'm having trouble finding any companies that sell live chicks in Missouri. I live around Springfield but would be willing to drive up to an hour any direction to find some chicks. The only place I know of is Cackle Hatchery. Does anyone else know where I can find more dealers? Thanks!

Public Comments

1. I found a website that may be able to help you. It has a list of breeders in MO: http://extension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/poultry/g08351.htm **** edit...Here is the link to the list of hatcheries: http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/library/linkview.asp?linknum=5120&subject=48
2. Why do you have to drive to get your chicks most everyone I know orders them and they are delivered to your door or post office. For over 20 year my family has always had Mt Healthy Hatcheries in Ohio ship them chicks and they are delivered within a day alive and well.
3. You will find that if you buy from a true hatchery they will have better breeding stock and are their breeding flocks are monitored and tested for disease by the state poultry associations. You will probably have to order on line from a hatchery to this. However if you are near a Tractor supply store they sell live poultry. Also I know that they get all their birds from Mt Healthy hatcheries (www.mthealthy.com) which has a very good reputation and I have been very pleased with all their chicks. Good luck with your chicks!