Ideal Poultry

Commercial Hatchery · TX · Est. 1937 · General

Founded in 1937, one of the largest family-owned hatcheries in the US. Carries 79 standard breeds and 58 bantam varieties, plus ducks, geese, and guineas. No minimum chick count — just a $30 order minimum.

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Ordering & Logistics

29 / 35
Min. order1 chick minimum
Ships all 50 statesYes
US territoriesNone
Winter shippingYes
Summer shippingYes
NotesNo minimum number of chicks; minimum $30 order total (excluding shipping). Located in Cameron, TX.
Live arrival guarantee48-hour live arrival guarantee

Variety & Selection

19 / 30
Breed count150+
Rare / heritageLimited selection
BantamsStrong (20+)
Product typesHatching eggs, Pullets, Meat breeds

Health & Quality

10 / 20
CertificationsNPIP Certified, Pullorum-Typhoid Clean
VaccinationsMarek's Disease
Sexing accuracyNot specified

Pricing & Value

8 / 10
Avg. price/chick$4.25 (sexed female)
ShippingPaid Shipping
Small order surchargeNone

Customer Reputation

3 / 5
Review rating4.0 / 5.0
SourcesGoogle Reviews, Ideal Poultry website reviews
Replacement policyStandard DOA guarantee
Policy detailsLive arrival guarantee. Contact within 24 hours of delivery for DOA claims.

About

Founded1937
Business typeCommercial Hatchery
HeadquarteredTX
SpecializationGeneral
Free-range practicesNot specified
Educational resourcesNot listed
Subscription orderingNot available

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