Lots of people get their first chicks from a neighbor, which has the advantage that the strain is already acclimated to your local environment compared to birds you might purchase from some distant place. Connecting with local poultry keepers gives you someone to contact when you have questions or concerns about raising your own birds. Buying locally also gives you a chance to see the parent flock and verify for yourself that they are maintained in a sanitary and healthful condition.
Your local farm store may be able to tell you who has chicks for sale or may have a bulletin board where customers can post livestock for sale. Your county Extension agent should know who keeps poultry in your area and may know a 4-H member with chicks for sale. The county or local fair poultry show, if your county has one, is another place to meet local poultry keepers and is a good place to find out if your area has a regional poultry club whose members can be invaluable in helping you get started. Also check local free shopper newspapers, radio swap meets, and local networking websites, including the Craigslist classified ads (www.craigslist.org) for your locale. At those same places you might also post a wanted notice describing what breed you are looking for and how many hatchlings you are seeking.
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