Comments regarding Cackle Hatchery

I love the small-order policy. I bought the Cochin hatchery choice, and it was more than I expected. For an order of 10, they put in 12, and it looks like 2 of each color they offer. I also ordered 5 barred rocks. Those poor birds went from Kansas City to Milwaukee to Dallas on a plane, then by truck to East Texas. Although a little tired from the ride, they were in perfect condition. They're 4 months old, and all are doing well. I can't wait to order more birds from Cackle.

I recently ordered 5 Black Austrolorp, 5 Rhode Island Red, and 5 Ameracuna pullet chicks from Cackle Hatchery. We were sent 16 chicks; 1 died during shipment, and 1 died the day the chicks arrived. The remaining 14 chicks are beautiful, growning quickly, and appear to be thriving. We are looking very forward to farm-fresh eggs in a few months.

Ordered 50 chicks on June 30. Requested delivery after July 28.
Got 56 healthy happy chicks today.
Price was excellent. They did what I asked.

I ordered15 pullets from Cackle Hatchery on July 17th, I recieved the little package yesterday, July 30th, on time exactly on the day they said it would be here. The little chicks were active ,hungry, and thirsty. We didn't need to show them how to eat, they were ready. Everything went smooth and I will order from them in the future. Thanks Cackle for the16 little beauties.

Ordered 20 Welsumer and Speckled Sussex chicks. Got the confirmation letter 3 or 4 days before they were due to arrive with helpful preparation info. They arrived on the date described and were all healthy, and lively. They included one extra chick ( just in case of a misfortune i think) and clearly marked the sussex so i could tell them apart. Overall a good experience, and the chicks were MUCH healthier than the last batch i got from the feed store.

Our chicks arrived in Oregon right on time - they are just fine and all are doing great!

Everything with our order went exactly as described on the website. Although I could not get through on the phone to check on the order, I got a phone call from Cackle on approximately day 10 with order delivery info. They let us know that the chicks were being shipped and to expect a phone call from the Sisters Post Office Friday morning. Sure enough, we got a call at 7:00 am (long before the post office opens) letting us know the chicks were there waiting for us. We had a very small order too, just 15 chicks. We wound up getting 16 in the box. All survived and seem to be very healthy and unbothered by their long journey. They ate and drank right away with no problems. I would happily order from them again.

I ordered 25 baby pullets, assorted kinds, from Cackle Hatchery. I had to wait a little while longer than I anticipated for the chicks to come. I had to try lots of times before I got through on the phone, and they apologized for the inconvienience and explained that they were incredibley busy this year. They said they could hardly keep up and the phone just rang off the wall
A little while later, I recieved a letter in the mail telling me of the shipping date and the day they would arrive at the Post Office. It all went real smooth and the chicks were incredibley healthy and went to eating and drinking right away. They run and jump and try to fly over each other and are eating me out of house and home. I am happy with my little hens. Thank you Cackle Hatchery and I will order from you again!

I just received 60 chicks from Cackle and they were all healthy as can be. I sent in my order by snail mail along with some pretty detailed sorting requests and they were more than happy to accomodate. They called us to let us know the date they would be shipped, and when to expect them and the chicks all arrived exactly on time. I usually order from MurrayMcMurray, but their prices are getting ridiculous. Cackle Hatchery gave us outstanding service and value and I would DEFINITELY order from them again.

I make an order like 2 years ago and everything was great they send the letter telling me when the chicks will ship and I was very exited!!! Only that 6 chicks died on the way to Puerto Rico. This time I place an order but didn't recived any letter or e-mail and 3 weeks later I send an e-mail and they responed very quickly.I send the e-mail on wensday they send the letter on Thrusday I recived the letter on monday and the chicks shipped on wensday and they arrived on friday. It only took one week to recived my 16 chicks after the e-mail I send! All of them ALIVE!!!! I only gave them water with a little of sugar and they drank the water like crazy and start to run all over on the brooder I place them! I was so relief and happy to see them running very happy! A few hours later I gave them some chick starter and they began to eat immediately. They are very happy and healthy right now. I recommend them.

I ordered 15 Ameraucana pullets from Cackle Hatchery via the internet. I called the next day to ask if they would add 2 cockerels to my order, which they did. They also gave me a shipping and receiving date while I was on the phone. I received a letter in the mail with the same information, as well.

The chicks arrived on the proper date, all healthy, drinking and eating in no time. Only 1 had a slight amount of pasting. They included 1 extra chick, for a total of 18. They are now 6 weeks old and doing very well.

The only problem I had was trying to reach them by phone. It took a couple hours of trying, before I got past a busy signal. Other than that, everything was perfect. I would definitely order from them again.

I got my chicks yesterday and I am very very satisfied with them. This is my first time ordering chicks through the internet and It's been a great experience! I got the chicks right on the day they said I would get them. The packaging was great! The chicks are really beautiful and are full of little chirps! I called with questions and the people at cackle hatchery were very nice and helpful. I asked them to mark the birds so I would know which was which (since I got three different breeds of chicks)and they were marked very well! I was going to order from McMurry but their limit was 25 chicks and I didn't need that many so I was very pleased with 15! Thanks Cackle Hatchery for the great experience and will give you my buisness in the future.

I just received my first order of chicks this morning from Cackle Hatchery. Can I say how pleased I am? The chicks were very lively and were peeping like crazy. They all seem extremely healthy. Every one in the bunch survived the 2 day trip without problem. They are all eating and drinking and venting properly. I have not seen any problems with pasting up.

I ordered 5 Buff Orpington, 5 Cinnamon Queen, 10 Rhode Island Red, 5 Black Australorp and 5 Barred Rock (they sent 6 of these)--all pullets for eggs. There were also 15 Cornish Rock (they sent 16 of those). I was sent a reciept via mail with the shipping date, April 2nd. I actually thought this would be the delivery date, but it was the actual shipping date. I had to call about it since I was a first timer and didn't quite understand, but they were very gracious and patient.

I do wish they would have sent me a catalog! And I will definitely be ordering from this next year if my experience continues in this manner. I will try to update in the next couple months when the Cornish Rocks are invited to dinner and later, when the egg layers treat us to breakfast. :)

I ordered 25 Speckled Sussex straight run. Today I (4/4/08) I receieved 26 straight run chicks Speckled Sussex.. All healthy and no problems in shipping here to Michigan. Overall I am generally pleased with this order. I will be ordering from them again.

I have ordered a couple hundred chicks from cackle every other year and have always got great service. they always send a receipt with ship date for chicks and if there was a problem I get a phone call from cackel. I never recieve any emails period. I mark ship date on my calender and sure enough 2 days later post office calls about 7 am come get your chics. I usally only lose 2 or three chicks from shiping stress and never more than 6 out of a hundred or so. the cackle surprise is a great bargin. I have got ducks, poults and geese from time to time. also the happy cackle is a good deal if you just like something different . waiting on about 3 or 400 now, heavy pullets, OE games, batams and 2 suprises. I will order more before the spring its just a great hobby and one can make a dollar or two just for fun. I will always keep the cackle site on my computer becauses there are a lot of breeds to check out.
Have a great day, don't you wish everyone could be born a Southerner. SC Rebel

This will be my 5th time ordering from Cackle Hatchery. They are friendly, informative and helpful. Would go no where else!!.......Can't wait to get the new peeps!!

I have ordered from this company in the past with great success. I ordered 15 white silkies and 12 Dominiques last week . Again I can not say enough good things about this company, even our mailman was impressed with the size of their shipping box, he informed me he has seen the other companys boxes a lot smaller, and dead chicks. Cackle delivers when promised and healthy live chicks. They do send extras. I have only lost one chick. I would order from them again next year if I want to expand my flock even farther. The dominiques are very tame and friendly at just a few days old.

I just ordered turkeys from them. I previously ordered two batches of 30 chicks each.

They arrived on time, they were all alive and we lost only one from each batch after they arrived [but in one case they shipped an extra of that breed - perhaps thinking they are not as hearty so they'd give an extra.

I LOVE the fact that one does not have to order all the same breed.

I look forward to working with them on an ongoing basis and am pleased to have this opportunity to provide feedback about them.

I ordered 9 turkeys, 3 ducks, and 5 chicks from Cackle. This was my first time ordering from them and I would use their services again.
I did have 1- dead duckling on arrival but all the others have been healthy and are doing well.

I ordered 125 chicks, 4 goslings, and 6 ducks from Cackle. They were suppose to be at the post office on a Wed. morning, but did not show up. I called Cackle and they were able to tell me they shipped complete. After tracking them down through the post office I found out that the USPS had left them at the nearest large city.

It was frustrating and I was worried about the delay, but the chicks, goslings, and ducks were all doing GREAT! I chose some of the larger mix and match packages that Cackle offers and asked if for a couple specific breeds. It worked out FANTASTIC. On a whim, I ordered the waterfowl special and it turns out that some of the ducks sent to me are from Cackle's "rare breed" section.

I did a lot of comparision shopping before I ordered and found that Cackle was the most resonably priced. I will order from them again and would recommend them as well.

I got my baby chicks this morning all was alive and full of energy. Will order again!!!!!

We ordered pullets from Cackle Hatchery a couple years ago and they arrived on time and healthy! I was very happy to find that all of the babies were pullets...not a rooster in the bunch! These babies did wonderfully and began laying us eggs that Fall and continued to produce eggs at a surprising rate (25 pullets = an average of 20-24 eggs a day the first year!)
Last year we made the mistake of getting our new batch of chicks from our local hardware store during their "chick days". Out of the 12 pullets we bought we ended up with TWO roosters...ack! The chicks were healthy but haven't laid eggs as well as those we bought from Cackle.
I am online today ordering our yearly batch of chicks from Cackle...we aren't taking our chances again!
Thanks Cackle for your timely service and wonderful chicks.
The Bruffetts

I have ordered from this company numerous times. I use to raise birds for sale to 4-h and local community affairs and the birds were always complimented on. The service was outstanding and very friendly. My postal carrier ( who had never delivered birds before ) was very impressed with the packing and the lively little cheeps. So far i have ordered chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese from them and I'm very confident that this years order of gamebirds will be just as great.
Amber Mellor
P.O. Box 1108
eastpoint
Florida 32328

Just marvelous! I ordered my 15 baby chicks about a month in advance over the phone from Cackle hatchery. I was treated very courteously and respectfully by their staff everytime I called (2x once to confirm my order).

Today I received my 15 chicks, plus one extra. All arrived alive and very vigorous. The chicks are healthy with very good conformation. They made one long trip from Missouri to Upstate New York near the Canadian Border! I'm very pleased with Cackle and my lovely little bundles of joy so far.

Out of all the online and other hatcheries, Cackle's correct sexing guarantee was much higher than any other. Plus, if you're a backyard urban chicken person as I am, their 15 chick minimum order was very helpful and ultimately was my main reason to order from them. Now, I will reorder from them next spring when I purchase Cuckoo Marans and Welsummers for my grandmother.

I will update once my chicks mature. I ordered all pullets, so I will see if Cackle's sexing is as good as their guarantee states 95% accurate (compared to most other hatcheries 90% accurate guarantees).

Overall, from the alertness and vigor of my chicks I'd recommend Cackle Hatchery to anyone.

2 years ago I ordered 15 pullets from Cackle hatchery. They all arrived alive and well.....plus I received 2 freebies. They accidentally sent too many of one breed, and none of another, but they did reimburse me for those. All 17 ended up being hens, which I think is very unusual. Most people who order all pullets usually get several cockerals in there. I was very pleased with the health of all my chicks. I would order from them again

I have ordered live baby chicks from them 4 times chicks were in perfect condtion no deaths orders were received when promised and was treated with complete respect while placing my orders I will continue to order from them.