Found through Facebook groups or sites like Craigslist, these birds are often better acclimated to your local climate.

Inexpensive (~$3–$5) but require a "brooder" setup with heat lamps for 1–2 months.

Murray McMurray Hatchery and Cackle Hatchery ship day-old chicks directly to your post office.

Watch the whole flock for a few minutes; if any bird looks lethargic or has dull eyes, the whole group might carry parasites.