the normal shipping season?
On average I would say March, April & May, but those in the warmer climates may start earlier and some go a bit longer.
I try to hatch so that the weather is warm enough and dry enough for the started chicks to survive after 4 to 6 weeks in a brooder.
If I hatch too early I have to keep the chicks broodered longer. That not only costs more money, but I only have so much brooder space to deal with. If I hatch too late the birds won\'t be old enough to use as breeders the following season.