"The secret of happy living is not to do what you like, but to like what you do."
Richard Sr.
Founder of Schlecht Hatchery
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Our
family-owned business, which started out as a hobby, is celebrating
over 50 years. We may not be the largest or the oldest hatchery, but
without our customers, we would have been gone years ago.
Inside you will find
a nice selection of high quality chicks and ducks at reasonable
prices. Because we are unable to sex some breeds, those will be available
in straight run only. Keep in mind that the roosters do make great fryers.
On hatch days, Tuesday,
we are usually on a tight schedule with many birds and orders to fill.
Because we are trying our best to get our orders shipped out as quickly
as possible, we are not able to be tied up with lengthy phone calls.
We apologize for the inconvenience, even though we love to hear from
our loyal customers.
We are a family operation. We try and keep our prices as low as we can, but still have to try to maintain a profit. We maintain high-quality, healthy baby poultry as well as our adult flocks. Our close association with the post office ensures a safe delivery. Schlecht Hatchery is a member of the Bird Shippers of America.
We would like to
thank those of you who have purchased from us in the past. We appreciate
your confidence and loyalty! We look forward to serving your poultry
needs for years to come!
Sincerely,
Schlecht Hatchery
Greg, Etta, Wilk, Katie & Marie
Testimonials:
I have purchased chicks, ducks and guineas from Etta and her family for around 8 yrs. I have NEVER lost a single bird. They are healthy, well-started and just as I ordered, each and every time. I have ordered from other hatcheries and had to buy way more than I needed. I would never buy from anyone else now that I have dealt with the best. They are friendly, very knowledgeable and the greatest of people to talk to about their critters. Thanks Etta and "family". My pullets that I got from your last week and very healthy. Growing like little weeds. I have nothing but praise for you and your hatchery!!!!! Love your website.....Judy Wilcox
Just as awesome as last year, love the selection, couldn`t believe there was such a variety, 100 chicks at .53 cents each can`t beat that anywhere, My daughter was having a blast setting them up in their new temporary home in the brooder I made for them, all nice and warm and dry. Weather is nice here this time of year so don`t expect any problems bought and automatic waterer so they won`t run out of water anytime soon. This is my second order from you guys in two years and the quality and hands on personal touch you give me is second to none. Thanks especially to you Etta for your help
Best of reguards
Don Hall
Summerdale Alabama
We have been raising Schlecht Hatchery Chickens for over 25 years. We first did it for our own use while raising our six children and then got away from it for about 7 or 8 years. When our oldest son got married, his in-laws talked us back into raising chickens again. In the last twelve years we have raised from 300 to 1000 chickens per year. We also raised turkeys over those years but got away from them two years ago when one of our other sons got married in Colorado. Just didn't want to have our hired help contend with turkeys as they can be hard to raise when you are with them everyday yourself. We have high regards for Etta and her family as they live and breath their job during the hatch period. We will be returning for years to come or our health runs out. Our recommendations are very high where Etta and her family are concerned.
Dave and Mary Puetz, Bernard, IA
Our order arrived at the Post Office Thursday afternoon. We were
concerned with the late arrival (chicks usually arrive on the 7 AM truck).
On arrival one duck was dead, but everything else was healthy and very
strong.
No extra help was needed to get them settled in. This was our 6th order
this year, and your chicks, ducks and gosslings were more vigorus than
what we bought from larger hatcheries.
Previous orders, from the other guys have include hlaf dead on arrival and
such weak birds that losses were heavy during the first 24 hours. My
daughter also pointed out - no runts, not even among the 52 cent birds.
This morning your birds ALL looked great. We are very pleased and
impressed - we will be buying from you in the future! We needed some
"fresh blood" in our poultry project and we are very pleased with what you
have provided.
Just one question: A couple of birds have nacked necks - are these
Turkins? No problem, we were just wondering.
Many Thanks,
Carl Bergerson
Wellsboro, PA
PS feel free to use any part of this letter as a testimonial - we would
reccomend you w/o any reservations!
Thanks again for the lovely chicks. We enjoy doing business with you.
Mary Jo Hanson
I want to thank you so much for the pleasure your ducks have given our residents and I at my Development. I absolutely adore them. They are so much fun to feed and watch them play in the pond.
Niky Bowles
Hi:
I am totally pleased with your service. I have about 4 dozen very nice
chicks from your eggs. You have mastered quality and packaging.
Thank you
Tim Effertz
We ordered a dozen Pekin ducklings which you shipped to us in late June.
Our kids spent the summer raising them. They are now fully grown. We
want to thank you for sending us such excellent, healthy ducklings. I
expected that we might lose one or two in shipping, or in the first few
weeks, but all grew well and flourished. Thank you.
Sarah Kuhn
Deering, NH
My son decided to try your White Mallard last year at our county fair because they were different and unique. He came away with the Grand Champion Pair of Ducks and got lots of questions as to where he had got them. Thanks for such great service and high quality. All of his other poultry received blue ribbons.
Paula Brinnin
Washington, Iowa
Hello Etta, I received the eggs yesterday. Your packing job was excellent and every egg was in perfect shape!! Those eggs were so big and clean, I am thrilled. Thankyou for sending the extra box of mystery eggs, those little guys will be a fun surprise! Etta, I did not see a flier for your chicks in the box if you want to get one out to me I may buy some chicks from you and eggs if you will be selling more. Thanks, Amy
