Chick frenzy: Washington customers line up for backyard flocks
Raising chickens is more than just a hobby—it’s a practical food source, especially with the soaring egg prices seen in the last year.
By Alejandra Guzman
Fox 13 Seattle
March 7, 2025
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For the second week in a row, eager customers have waited hours in line, quickly selling out a Kent pet and feed store’s supply of baby chicks in just minutes.
This year’s sales are unlike anything seen in the past decade, with lines wrapping around the entire store.
A groggy but determined crowd shuffled into Reber Ranch early Friday morning, eyes barely open but their mission crystal clear: chicks.
The line stretched around the store as customers anxiously waited.
“I’ve been waiting here since about 8:15 a.m.,” said Carey Shannon, a dedicated chick buyer. “It’s something that my father and I have done since I was a little girl.”
Shannon, who planned to purchase five chicks, was prepared for the crowd. Her family’s current flock is aging, and she’s looking forward to replenishing egg production.
“They’ll start laying eggs probably in about five months, and then, plus, the chickens we have currently are starting to get a little older and may not lay as many eggs,” Shannon said.
Source: https://cityfarmer.info/chick-frenzy-washington-customers-line-up-for-backyard-flocks/
