What state are you in? I'm from Southern Iowa. The best way to get started could be to incubate eggs or buy some chicks from Cackle Hatchery. The only way its economical is to raise birds and raise & butcher the offspring.
Some Hatcherys sell a rooster (cockeral) pack of chicks for sale.
Some Hatcherys sell a rooster (cockeral) pack of chicks for sale.