Which hatcheries will ship live chicks, chickens and poultry to Cherokee County, GA?
A very popular alternative to buying chicks locally is to order them online from a hatchery. There are many located all around the country, each with their own specialization and reputation. As always, the best advice is to ask around and see where friends, relatives and neighbors have bought from before making your decision as to whom to order from. One major advantage of ordering from a hatchery is that you can purchase ‘sexed’ chicks; that is, you know whether you are buying females or males, hens, pullets or roosters. This is particularly important if you live in a neighborhood, town or subdivision where the keeping of roosters is banned or restricted. As with all local ordinances, it is vital that you check the ones where you live before embarking upon your chicken adventure. Violating ordinances can lead to fines, rulings to get rid of the birds or even a court case. A disadvantage of purchasing from hatcheries is that most of them have a minimum order of 15 or more birds. This i
