Wanting chickens? Below is a guide for buying live chickens, whether you’re starting a backyard flock or expanding your homestead:
🐔 Where to Buy Live Chickens: A Beginner’s Resource Guide
Whether you’re looking for egg layers, heritage breeds, or just a few friendly backyard birds, there are several great options to find live chickens responsibly and locally.
🐣 Local Hatcheries & Farms (Upstate SC)
Many small farms sell chicks or pullets (young hens). Below are a few trusty local vendors.
1. I am the Chicken Man – Sells pasture-raised hens and heritage breeds.
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Local poultry provider offering:
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Ready-to-go hens (8 weeks old, feathered)
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Assorted ducks (e.g., Pekin, Blue Swedish, Mallards)
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2. Piedmont Farm and Garden
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- Find top-quality chicken coops, feed, and supplies, plus expert advice for raising healthy poultry. Explore a variety of popular chicken breeds for eggs, meat, and pets.
📘 Tips Before You Buy
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Check local ordinances (especially if you live in city limits).
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Start with hardy beginner breeds like Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orpingtons, or Barred Rocks.
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Have your coop ready before bringing chicks home—warm, draft-free, and predator-proof.
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Be prepared for initial care: heat lamps, chick feed, and regular cleaning.
🐔While we’re at it, here’s a list of a few local Chicken Coop Builders in Upstate SC
1. I Am The Chicken Man – Inman, SC (~45 mins from Greenville)
- 📍 Location: Inman, SC
🔗 I am the Chicken Man – Coops
2. Carolina Coops
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📍 Location: Powdersville, SC
🔗Fort Powell Coops
📋 Local Ordinances for Backyard Chickens
Before setting up your coop, it’s essential to be aware of local regulations:
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City of Greenville: Allows up to 8 hens, no roosters. Chickens must be confined to backyards, and coops/pens/enclosures must be screened from adjacent residential property.
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Greenville County: Limits to 8 female chickens per property; roosters are prohibited. Chickens must be confined to the backyard, either in a coop or enclosed fence.
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City of Greer: Requires a permit and written permission from adjoining neighbors. Coops must be at least 50 feet from the nearest neighboring residence and are not allowed in front or side yards.
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City of Spartanburg: Permits up to 6 hens, no roosters. Requires an annual permit, written consent from all abutting property owners, and coops must be at least 50 feet from any neighboring residence.
Peck around for more info here: WYFF and here Fox Carolina
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