Are these prices normal?!

[Raubkatze]

Came across this place's ad on FB. I got momentarily excited, the thought of adding some pullets the same age as my current flock sounds seamless, and they only have a 2 bird minimum order. Then I saw the prices. I get it, raising birds isn't free, I just did it raising 6 from 1 day old until now at 10 weeks old, but these prices shocked me.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Yes. Especially if shipping is included.

 

[Raubkatze]

Yes. Especially if shipping is included.

Shipping is not included, that's an additional $75+.

 

[nuthatched]

Yep, pretty normal for started pullets.

 

[my21chickens]

i dont know, i believe its pretty normal but that seems absolutely insane to me personally

 

[Raubkatze]

Yep, pretty normal for started pullets.

I reached out to a local breeder about started frizzles. I might have to dampen my enthusiasm for expanding my flock.

 

[nuthatched]

I reached out to a local breeder about started frizzles. I might have to dampen my enthusiasm for expanding my flock.

Beware that local breeder don't often test their flocks for diseases. It's risky getting older birds from a non hatchery source.

 

[Raubkatze]

Beware that local breeder don't often test their flocks for diseases. It's risky getting older birds from a non hatchery source.

I figured that I would have to segregate them for a period of time before putting them in with my birds. I would do that with any started pullets no matter where I got them from.

 

[nuthatched]

I figured that I would have to segregate them for a period of time before putting them in with my birds. I would do that with any started pullets no matter where I got them from.

Good idea.
A month plus in complete quarantine , then at least 2 weeks in segregated introduction.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Those prices are crazy. But lots of crazies out there that love spending their money.
All you need to do is convince yourself how they're totally worth it and then you can be a crazy too.
Or look at it as it's just money, you can make some more tomorrow.