| Rating | Author | Content |
| Negative | Zack333
Kingston, OK
(1 review)
November 02, 2009 | In past we ordered birds from privett hatchery and they were sent a week early with no call of change, therefore no one was around to pick up birds from post office. We often vacation. As a result the birds were sent back. The hatchery blames us, but we feel it is crutial to inform customers of live animal delivery changes. Now seven years later the company still is rude to us when we call and will not deal with us. As a business man I believe it is important to accept blame for your own mistakes, and make good on them. I will say their birds are very poor quality and their service is worse. |
| Positive | tmccright
Waterflow, NM
(1 review)
June 16, 2009 | I have ordered numerous breeds and types of birds from Privett Hatchery over the last fifteen years. I was reading through comments made in regards to Privett Hatchery's service and was rather offended. These people have bent over backwards to get me what I need, and never once complained. The people that are choosing to complain are only the ones that are purchasing through the feed stores, who, let's face it - are out for money, just like the next business. If you want quality service and high quality birds you need to place an order straight from the hatchery, feed stores are going to find the cheapest route in purchasing your order. Don't expect to have all chicks survive, let's face it people, it's the law of nature (only the strongest survive.) Order straight from the hatchery and you will receive the most quality for your money, after sitting in the feed stores for two weeks who knows what they are subjected to? Privett Hatchery knows birds and has been providing quality service to me for over 15 years. Most recently I purchased 9 geese, 6 ducks, 20 pullets, and 50 guineas all of which arrived here perfectly heathly. Thanks to the neighboors dog I have lost only two, but they are now 2 weeks old and thriving. Those of you that complain are probably too busy to take adequate care of your animals. Don't blame Privett's for that! |
| Positive | metis
Vernal, UT
(1 review)
July 31, 2008 | I ordered from Privett Hatchery for the first time this year and was very pleased with my experience. My initial order had a total loss of chicks, due to mishandling by the post office. The people at Privett were as dismayed as I was, and reassured me this is not a common occurance. I was very upset when I called, and they were both compassionate and professional. They promptly replaced the entire order, let me know when they were arriving, and the next box was full of healthy, strong bantams. I did not lose any of the 40 I ordered, and they are still doing splendidly. I would have no reservations about ordering again and I highly recommend their company. A+ |
| Positive | tcollins490
Red Level, AL
(1 review)
April 24, 2008 | I had a great experience with Privett hatchery. I ordered 25 New Hampshire Reds, 15 Slow Cornish, and 15 Silkie chicks. I was given a delivery date of Feb.20th, 08 and that was right on time. I picked up the birds from the Post Office very early that morning and was very happy when I open the box all was alive and doing great. Never lost one of the birds, but they did ship extras if there had been a problem. I have nothing but good to say about this hatchery. The birds are growing good with no problems after nine weeks. I will be ordering from them again. I think anyone who is wanting to order chicks should give them a chance.
On April 24th, 2008, tcollins490 added the following:
Also wanted to add this. Anyone who has new chicks should always get them started off right by adding vitamins and electrolytes in the drinking water right from the first day. It will help overcome shipping stress, and vitamin shortage. I have not lost a single chick after i started using it. |
| Positive | meventures
Townsend, MT
(1 review)
April 09, 2008 | For the second time, I have received a very healthy batch of chicks from Privett Hatchery. They travelled two days via postal service. They are now two weeks old, and thriving. The order staff was courteous and accommodating. |
| Negative | TamaraFaye
Fritch, TX
(Zone 6b)
(4 reviews)
March 02, 2008 | I purchased chicks from a feed store that were supposed to be Black Australorps, just rec'd from Privett. i hand picked 20 from the 200 in the brooder. All chicks were healthy, but slow growers. At 2 1/2 weeks they finally have their primary feathers. 17 are barred, which means they sent Black Sex-Links as substitutes!
We raise purebred heritage birds, & have no need for hybrids. What a waste of time, chick feed and brooder space [besides the 80 mile drive to pick them up]!!!
The feed store insists they ordered BAs. The hatchery refuses to cooperate. "Ask the feed store". "We have no record of what we sent them or when".
Now instead of ten pullets to breed with our nice young roo, we have three for sale & 17 for the freezer. And have to purchase replacements from a BETTER HATCHERY.
I will say the birds are good-natured & lively thus far... It isn't the chicks fault... |
| Negative | Catscan
Lodi
United States
(3 reviews)
January 30, 2008 | I ordered 2 buff Orpington pullets and 2 black Australorp pullets from Privett through our local feed store. I wanted three birds for eggs and thought I was being smart ordering an extra in case of death or roosterness. It was late in the season and the first shipment failed because the "hatch was bad". Okay. The second and last shipment of the year included my chicks and indeed they appeared to be what I ordered. Six weeks later one proved to be a cockerel. Okay. Three months into it ALL are cockerels. They are healthy and have great temperaments--but I have been told by the local 4-H poultry rep that they don't look like "purebreds". It makes it difficult to find homes for them--and I can't keep them because we aren't zoned for roosters. In all, sort of a heartbreaking waste of time. I will be ordering from another hatchery this time. I think my chickens are indeed the right breeds--just not great looking representatives. The Orpingtons in particular are very sweet and cuddly. I suspect Privett just got desperate and sent what they had without reference to sex--which is not right. |
| Positive | grey7399
Sierra Vista, AZ
(1 review)
November 30, 2007 | The folks at Privett were thorough and helpful to a novice chick buyer who decided to get a good deal by inviting all her friends and neighbors to get in a good deal by combining orders. It took over a month to organize the different breeds. The folks at Privett patiently answered all our questions.
Our chicks arrived on time and in good shape with extras.
And when we realized we couldn't tell a silver phoenix from a light brahma - they helped us there too. For quite some time they helped me sort out 100 chicks over the phone while a half a dozen women tittered, giggled and Oooo'd and Awww'd over the babies.
There were two dead and we got immediate credit.
We had such a good experience with them we ordered again in the fall with equally excellent results. Every chick I ordered survived to adulthood. In the first order I bought 20 light brahmas and in the second I purchased 10. Out of 30 chicks to have all survive is proof of hardy breeding. A friend purchased Red Speckled Sussex, following my directions to raise them indoors until fully feathered - all 15 of hers survived. Thats 45 for 45. You can't beat that.
The pricing was EASY to understand. Shipping was a breeze. The site isn't perfect but its good and easy to find your way around. |
| Negative | bluerooster_2
Atoka, OK
(1 review)
October 19, 2007 | i orderd 40 pullets and 10 roosters (ameracauna). i have had a 25 year breeding program. my 1st inclination was to pull their heads off and send them BACK!!! ameracaunas DO NOT have straight combs!!! i got straight combs in the roosters as well as the pullets, the pullets are 3 colors of brown, the roosters black & white. 1 rooster had blue legs and a big beard and muffs. he died! these chicken i recieved are the UGLIEST i have ever seen!!!!! they told me they had chickens from almost coal black to almost snow white. i wonder about what they told me about the egg color.
i got one question answered when i called. that was do you contract for your setting eggs they said no and WOULD NOT answer any more. the Yard Man never called.
P.S.
1/4 had little to no muffs or beard. |
| Neutral | gmo123
Brighton, CO
(2 reviews)
June 12, 2007 | I had my feed store order things I wanted from them since they were they store's supplier. I told them to call me as soon as they arrived which the feed store did. I bought 3 Buff geese, and a few breeds of ducks. Well 2 of the geese and one of the ducks never grew and always had nasty poop and died.
I then went and purchased from Metzer since I was not getting into the Privett mess again..... what a difference! Not only in size but health as well.
I think Privett might produce lesser quality since they are busy cranking them out to suppliers and they should stop using dye on the chicks and ducklings at Easter time! Those are an impluse buy that suffers later! |
| Positive | Mrs_Hen
Vienna, ME
(1 review)
June 09, 2007 | I bought chicks last year, they arrived on time and were all healthy, despite being sent in August. They sent a few extra. All but one showed no disqualifying traits (one had a bent beak). I bought standard cochin pullet chicks as an addition to my breeding flock, and though I did have to thin them out, I got some really nice birds. The quality of the birds was better than I'd expect from any hatchery, much less one so cheap (they even paid shipping- I doubt they do that anymore). |
| Positive | CountryGirl27
Cle Elum, WA
(1 review)
June 05, 2007 | I have bought 20 chicks from privett through my feed store they are some of the hardiest and healthiest chicks I have ever had. I will be buying more chicks threw them next spring. I will be a repeat customer. Thanks Privett |
| Negative | cathy24
Gaston, OR
(1 review)
May 22, 2007 | I ordered 32 geese from Privett because they had them cheapest. It was a big mistake. They shipped on a Wednesday and didn't arrive until Saturday. They arrived alive but are NOT hardy at all. I have had 3-4 die a week. They are still dying now at over a month old. I ordered geese earlier this year from a different hatchery and have had 0 deaths in that batch. |
| Neutral | ZippyLokie03
Monte Vista, CO
(1 review)
March 06, 2007 | I dealt with Privett Hatchery some time ago and was happy about some of the ducklings I received and not so happy with others. I wouldn't go through Privett Hatchery if you want to use them for showing. I did 4-H for a while and did really well with one of my males because he was easy to handle. But as a Blue Swede he had the rust color on his chest, therefore I lost in best of breed. As pets they were great, but they weren't show quality. |
| Neutral | rhomestead
Plattsburgh, NY
(4 reviews)
March 01, 2007 | I think we have had two dealings with Privett, once I am sure of. We ordered Americanas last fall from them. We aren't as pleased with the growth or variety as we have been from another supplier (who did not have them available at the time). Also, they were shipped a day later than we expected, so we were concerned when they didn't arrive. Called Privett and they didn't tell us when they were shipped, just seemed nonchalant and told us to not worry.
The other time is when we got broiler chicks and another breed through Welp's Hatchery but I think they came directly from Privett's. That time we only got 99 broiler chicks instead of 100+ we usually get when we order 100, but they were the biggest chicks ever. BUT, they were also the laziest broiler chicks we have had. I would not want those broilers again. If I am incorrect about the Welp's-Privett connection, please correct me and I will rewrite the post to omit the broiler comments.
I am giving a neutral rating because I have had dealings with another hatchery that was much worse both in customer service and in broiler quality and would not put Privett in that same class. |
| Positive | Horseshoe
Efland, NC
(Zone 7a)
(17 reviews)
July 12, 2005 | I've ordered from Privett quite a few times in past years. Our local feed mill also orders from them and we've all had great results and success with their chicks. Such a great variety to choose from and the personnel are extremely pleasant to work with. No doubt about it, my next order will be with Privett! I give them an A+. |
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