Cackle hatchery's Hatchery Surprise- Anybody got this before?

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Looking through some of the hatcheries specials I came across Cackle Hatchery's Hatchery Surprise. It is 39.95. Below is what I copied and pasted below. My question is- Has anybody got this assortment before and is it really a bargain? Also has anyone ordered from Cackle before. Would like some feedback from those who have . It doesn't make clear what kind of birds and was wondering if this possibley includes ducks and geese also.

Thanks - Wayne
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Hatchery Surprise

Like Surprises?
No choice of kind or amount of birds but we guarantee a bargain.


Hatchery Choice are shipped at 1 day of age, the chicks arrive at your post office at 2-3 days of age
Breed Abbrv Group QTY Price
To Purchase
Hatchery Surprise Hatchery Choice 1

39.95

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My sister ordered it for my grandmother two years ago. If I recall correctly there were 2 turkeys, 2 ducks and 45 chickens. There were alot of different breeds. Some I remember are Polish, Cochins, Black Stars, Leghorns, Buff Orps. For the price we were really pleased. She didn't loose a single in shipping. Hope that helps.
 
Yeah I've noticed that turkeys and geese are really expensive. I may order this special yet. Just wanted to get some input from other people who had orded it. Thanks you guys for the responses!!

Wayne
 
I have place an order for this and 50
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St. run RIR's to be shipped on the 16th of March(my oldest nieces B-day) LOL I hope I get a good mix. I called in my order and told the Lady I wanted a good mix. I have a few kinds of chickens, few ducks, 4 geese, few pigeons, goats, rabbits...etc. I like variety!!!
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She told me the later the hatch date the better the possible mix it may be.
 
I forwarded the infor about this special to a friend in my yahoo chicken club and he emailed me back in about 10 minutes and had ordered it. Guess that makes me an enabler- He's going to let me know how it turns out too.
 
I ordered this last May. This is what I received :
1 Goose- gander, chinese
2 turkeys -both toms, 1 bbb, 1bbw
2 guineas- both female, both pearl
2 ducks- both female, one crested blue swedish, one cayuga
about 30 chicks
2 female california white
1 pair buttercups
2 female light brahmas
2 pair silver laced wyandotte
2 female cochins
2 female red shouldered yokohama
1 pair white crested blue polish
2 pair white crested black polish
4 male silver laced polish
2 female jersey giants
6 male and 1 female buff orpington

One orpington had a crossed beak, but all others were healthy. Quality was good, not show quality, but very nice for a hatchery.

Hope this helps!
 
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Thanks It is very helpful- I'm gonna forward this thread to my friend who ordered this right after I emailed him about it. I guess I'm a chicken enabler.

Wayne
 
They sure do have a lot of new 'bargain specials' compared to last year! Too bad I'd already bought my chicks for the year, but I'm happy with supporting the locals. Cackle Hatchery is about a 90 min drive (Lebanon MO) from my house, whereas Griffiths is only 30 minutes (Fulton MO).

Still, I'd like to make a trip down there to Cackle Hatchery sometime at THOSE awesome prices for some of the more rare breeds/ bargain specials. But I've reached my husband's chicken limit, so in a few months I'll probably sell the ones that aren't cuddly perfect angel chickens.

Maybe someday when I'm not living in a subdivision, I can get more
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