Unless you want roosters, ensure you are buying "sexed" pullets (females) to avoid surprise 5 AM wake-up calls.
Inexpensive (~$3–$5) but require a "brooder" setup with heat lamps for 1–2 months. to buy chickens
Places like Tractor Supply or Rural King often have "Chick Days" in spring. Unless you want roosters, ensure you are buying
Birds aged 4–20 weeks; they are more expensive but ready to move straight into a coop. Unless you want roosters