Cackle Hatchery Reviews

I never knew what was going on with my order. The status updates were basically nonexistent, which was ridiculous. I kept checking and still had no real idea where things stood...

I stopped by to pick up my order after running a couple errands, and it was kind of a mess. The pickup area didn’t seem very organized, I ended up waiting a lot longer than I thought I would, and there wasn’t really anyone giving clear directions or helping much. My order also wasn’t ready when I got there, even though I figured it would be good to go. Maybe they were just having an off day, but it was frustrating.

The box showed up crushed, and the chicks were late again. This should’ve been a straightforward delivery, but somehow it ended up being more stressful than it needed to be.

I tried using the emails and the catalog to figure things out but they just made it more confusing. The emails didn’t tell me much and the catalog was hard to follow so I didn’t get much help from either one.

I was disappointed with my order. I got several chicks that were the wrong breeds, and two were missing altogether. I get that mistakes happen, but... this just isn’t what I paid for.

I ordered some hatching eggs from Cackle Hatchery a while back, I think it was early spring or maybe late March, and they arrived packed really well. None of the eggs were broken, which I definitely appreciated. I set them pretty much right away, but when I candled them later on, only about half seemed like they were actually developing.
A few chicks did hatch out, and they look healthy so far, so I’m happy about that part. Still, for what I paid, I was hoping for a better hatch rate. It wasn’t a terrible experience by any means, just kind of average and not quite what I expected.

Ordering was easy enough, but the whole hatch date scheduling was frustrating. The dates they showed didn’t really match what I thought I was picking, and then the updates took forever to come through, like, what a joke. The chicks did arrive okay, so that part was fine, but I really wish the timing had been clearer from the start.

Ordering chicks from the site was alright overall. I was able to find what I needed, but a few pages were slow, and the shipping info wasn’t exactly clear right away. They make it sound simple with a lot of vague promises, but I still had to dig around and double-check things myself. Checkout worked in the end, though it felt a little outdated. Not the worst experience, but definitely not as smooth as I hoped. I’d use it again if I had to, but I wouldn’t call it great

I was only planning to get a few chicks, but the minimum order ended up being more than I actually wanted. I expected a little more flexibility, so it was kind of disappointing having to buy extra just to place the order...

I was hoping the care guides would make things easier, but they felt thin and a little confusing. I ended up having to search other websites just to get basic answers. I also reached out by email, but the replies felt like they were written by robots and didn’t really address what I was asking. Not quite the experience I expected.

I was actually disappointed with the breed selection. A lot of the breeds I wanted were either unavailable or had strange dates listed way far out. I kept checking back to see if anything changed, but it really didn’t. it ended up feeling like a waste of time

I was trying to order vaccinated chicks, but the choices felt confusing and kind of limited. The checkout process didn’t really help either, and it almost felt like they made it harder than necessary. I ended up getting frustrated and just gave up.

I’m 100% sure the best review here is the real one, so I’d add my actual chick health details in this spot, what I noticed, what changed, and anything that genuinely stood out. No guessing, no fluff, just the honest experience.

My first impression walking in was that the poultry section was going to be limited, and unfortunately that ended up being right. I was just looking for some basic chicken supplies, but a lot of what I expected to find either wasn’t there or had very few options. The chicks were easy enough to find, but feeders, waterers, and brooder supplies were really lacking. I ended up having to go somewhere else after spending time looking around. If you’re trying to get all your poultry stuff in one stop, this probably isn’t the best place.

I stopped by their facility and wow, I don’t know if I just caught them on the worst day ever, but it really made me uncomfortable. The place felt super cramped and kind of messy, and it just didn’t have a welcoming vibe at all. The staff seemed rushed, and when I asked a couple of basic questions, I felt like I was more of a bother than a customer. Maybe I’m being dramatic, but after seeing it in person, I basically lost all interest in ordering from them.

In my experience, the customer service just wasn’t very helpful. I reached out about an issue, but the replies felt slow and didn’t really get me anywhere. I felt like I had to keep following up to get answers, and the problem never actually got properly resolved. Maybe others have had a better experience, but for me it was frustrating and I wouldn’t order again.

I left feeling disappointed with the pricing. Once you add everything up, what are you really getting for the money? It just didn’t feel like a great deal to me. Maybe it works for some people, but compared to other places I checked out, the cost felt way too high. Would I order again? Probably not unless the prices start making a bit more sense.

I was shocked when the chicks arrived because the breeds were not what I ordered, and the sexing was way off too. What was supposed to be an exciting little flock moment turned into a dramatic backyard mystery real fast.

I was disappointed with my order. A few of the chicks looked weak right from the start, and even the ones that seemed okay just didn’t grow the way chicks I’ve bought from other places have. I used the same feed and brooder setup I always do, so I don’t think it was anything on my end. For what they charge, I expected healthier birds. It kind of left me feeling like they care more about getting the sale than making sure the chicks are actually good quality. I won’t be ordering from them again.

I was thinking about placing an order, but the policies just felt scattered and hard to follow. Shipping, refunds, and anything about live bird issues should be really easy to find before checkout. Maybe the info is technically there, but I had to click around way too much, and when sites do that it always makes me feel like something is being hidden. It just didn’t give me much confidence.