Need to Knows About Raising Backyard Chickens... Where do you get chickens?

There are several places you can find chicks. The best places are feed stores that get their chicks from reputable hatcheries and online hatcheries. Adult hens are often on Craigslist and sometimes in animal shelters. Adults are more expensive, so I usually go with chicks — though they take more work. When purchasing your chicks, make sure that they have been vaccinated for Marek's disease.