Looking for farms, breeders, or hatcheries in Iowa selling chicks and eggs to hatch at home?
I’ve done the hard work for you, here is a list of all the hatcheries I was able to find in Iowa selling new chicks throughout the year.
If you want to start your journey into backyard chicken keeping, see if there is a business near you and give them a call.
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Chicken Hatchery Iowa Listing
| Hatchery/Farm Name | Location | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray McMurray Hatchery | Webster City, IA | 515-832-3280 | https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/ |
| Hoover’s Hatchery | Rudd, IA | 1-800-247-7014 | https://www.hoovershatchery.com/ |
| International Poultry Breeders Hatcheries | Bancroft, IA | 515-885-2345 | NA |
| Duncan’s Poultry | Missouri Valley, IA | 712-64-2322 | https://duncanspoultry.com/ |
| Welp Hatchery | Bancroft, IA | 1-800-458-4473 | https://www.welphatchery.com/ |
| Shand Hill Preservation Center | Calamus, IA | 563-246-2299 | https://www.sandhillpreservation.com/ |
Murray McMurray Hatchery
Address - Webster City, IA
Phone - 515-832-3280
Contact - NA
Website - https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/
Hoover’s Hatchery
Address - Rudd, IA
Phone - 1-800-247-7014
Contact - [email protected]
Website - https://www.hoovershatchery.com/
International Poultry Breeders Hatcheries
Address - Bancroft, IA
Phone - 515-885-2345
Contact - NA
Website - NA
Duncan’s Poultry
Address - Missouri Valley, IA
Phone - 712-64-2322
Contact - NA
Website - https://duncanspoultry.com/
Welp Hatchery
Address - Bancroft, IA
Phone - 1-800-458-4473
Contact - NA
Website - https://www.welphatchery.com/
Shand Hill Preservation Center
Address - Calamus, IA
Phone - 563-246-2299
Contact - [email protected]
Website - https://www.sandhillpreservation.com/
Additional Online Resources
Ideally, you will be able to visit and pick up your chicks in person. But that’s not always possible.
Some hatcheries do not like visitors for health reasons, or you might not find a hatchery close enough to travel to.
Either way, you can always buy chicks online. A couple of the main sites people use to buy chicks online are StrombergsChickens and CackleHatchery.
Both are awesome businesses that I’ve personally never heard a bad word about. If you’re in a bind, check them out and see if you can find what you’re looking for.
What Is NPIP?
The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is a certification a poultry seller can obtain. It shows they are following the guidelines set out by the NPIP to test their flock for diseases.
To be NPIP certified they have to test for a range of possible diseases, so it’s extra peace of mind that you’re buying healthy chicks.
What to Look for When Buying Chicks
If you’re buying chicks for the first time, here are some basic things to look out for that’ll help you find healthy and happy chicks:
- First of all, I recommend checking the local laws regarding owning backyard chickens where you live. Just in case there are any restrictions you need to be aware of.
- Knowing how many chicks you want and which breed, make some calls and find a hatchery that has what you’re looking for.
- When you turn up to see your chicks, take a look around the business. It’s not a thorough inspection, but you want to see they care about all their animals.
- Inspect your chicks closely before taking them away. Check they are in good health; look at their eyes, nostrils, and mouth.
- Discuss any vaccinations the breeder has given them and what they recommend you do over the first few weeks you have them.
- Once you’re happy that you have a clutch of happy and healthy chicks in front of you, take them home and get them settled into their new home!
