Hatchery Choice Started Chickens may be any breed of standard chicken (no bantams) we offer at a reduced rate. You are not guaranteed to receive a variety.
IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION: Meyer Hatchery offers started chickens in limited quantities for shipping or for pick up in Polk, Ohio. We recommend placing your order early in the season for the best selection. If you are picking up your started chickens, we will send you a confirmation of the pick-up date and directions. Don’t forget to bring a box or other container for transportation from the hatchery to their new home. Click here to read more about our retail store including hours and directions.
We can also seasonally ship started chickens directly to your local post office. Meyer Hatchery will pack and ship the birds in an approved USPS shipping container, include a gel supplement to keep your birds hydrated in transit, and ship them express for overnight delivery to most locations.If you have an existing flock, it is very important to make sure you have a separate space set up for your incoming started pullets. We do not recommend immediately combining the two until you have done a quarantine period. Different locations have different pathogens that exist in the ground as well as your birds. Your existing flock may be immune to a pathogen in your environment, but new birds may succumb to those same pathogens and become ill. Isolation and close observation will help you catch any issues early. We recommend placing them in an isolated space for two weeks before slowly integrating new birds with your existing flock.
Started chickens are approximately 16-20 weeks of age. They are fully vaccinated, beak trimmed, floor raised, and treated for intestinal worms.
Due to conditions beyond our control; such as feed, environment, or lighting, we are unable to guarantee the production rate and/or start of production of these birds.