The Agrarian is the place to go if you want certain chicken breeds without the high numbers the hatcheries want you to purchase. My grown son mixed and matched his birds and I tagged along because I'm nosy and the birds were a belated Christmas gift. The birds he received are thriving and healthy. read more

Agrarian - Brooder set up of chicks bought at Agrarian. - Livestock Feed & Supply Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

i would live here if i could. i seriously love agrarian, all 12 of my chickens came from agrarian and have a) all been hens and b) all lived to be at least 2 years old. THANK YOU agrarian!! read more

Agrarian is an Urban Homestead and Supply Store that recently opened to aid the growing number of urban farmers in their endeavors. We learned about the number of people in urban Indy who are starting to raise their own chickens. This reminds me of growing up, but there have been some advancements in the years since my family raised chickens. Say hello to the Chicken Tractor; a chicken coop on wheels so you can move it around and let the chickens ferttilize the yard. Genius! Also available were composting books and equipment as well as beekeeping supplies. read more

Agrarian - Livestock Feed & Supply Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I use to only go to tractor supply and rural king for my poultry needs. I do like how they offer reservations for certain breed chicks but they are on the expensive side and I will say I took very good of my chicks and most of them did not even make it passed the summer something just seemed off and will most likely not be coming back unfortunately read more

I stumbled across this little gem while out perusing the SoBro (South Broad Ripple for all you out-of-towners) area for a possible spot for dinner. I'd heard about Agrarian and had always thought to myself "I need to visit that place," but had never really gone out of the way to find it and stop in. I am not an urban farmer, though I am into simple living and I've had a couple of friends recently get into both beekeeping and raising chickens. So, how to describe Agrarian? In their own words, "Agrarian is a local homestead supply and general store. We strive to educate and supply our local community with the information and tools to set up their own backyard farm!" They offer bee keeping supplies, chicken keeping supplies, custom crafted chicken coops, composting supplies, raised garden supplies, local and all-natural feeds, canning/fermenting supplies, rain water harvesting tools, Indiana grown fruit/veggie starts, homesteading gift items and quite a bit in the way of locally crafted food items. Yes, they really do sell chicks (they have what they call "chick days," and it's a good idea to follow them on Facebook as I've heard the chicks sell out quickly). They also offer a variety of classes related to their products. The first thing I noticed with Agrarian was that they had a wheelchair accessible spot right up front, not quite ADA compliant but in this neighborhood any sign of accessibility is a major perk. They also have installed a nicely done ramp up to their sidewalk (short, but even and a decent incline). The front door, glass and pretty manageable, leads you to an inside where they have yet another gently declining ramp into their retail area. While this may also have to do with the number of people who buy heavy feed products, there's clearly an intentional effort at accessibility and it works beautifully. They even have a single-stall bathroom that is also accessible. I'm sometimes hesitant to stop in at places shortly before they close, in this case 6pm, but the employee working the counter was super friendly and helpful. I had a pretty good idea that I wouldn't be buying anything tonight, but I fell in love with their home decor and listened to the employee as she worked with other customers in a friendly, knowledgeable way. The truth is that if I wasn't in the middle of selling my home, I'd be tempted to try out the chicks or at least the bees (That would serve my grumpy neighbors, eh?). I just loved everything about this place, including their delightfully friendly and surprisingly wheelchair comfortable cat, Tony (or it could be Toni. I didn't check. Ya know?). If you've ever found yourself intrigued by beekeeping, chickens, composting, gardening or anything else in the area of urban farming, Agrarian is definitely the spot for you. While you do have to look for it, it's right next to Tiny House Treats, you can just look for the chicken coop to the side of the house and that extraordinary sense of urban nirvana that will instantly arrive once you've found it. read more

Agrarian is a cute as can be urban homesteading spot where you can get your fix on bees, soap making, and of course chickens. As a former 4-H champion (no autographs, please) I was more than a little excited about purchasing a home to have a little farm in the city. After much coaxing and proving to my significant other how serious I was by way of building a coop, I was given permission to get my little creatures in order. Rural King and TSC are great options if you want 12+ chickies - I was looking for 4, so Agrarian selling in small amounts was perfect. They primarily sell sexed pullets, but when I went had a rooster they were rehoming for free. If I lived a little more spaced out I would have taken the little guy. The gal working was very nice and let me know she was newer to working at the shop. Although this was her first exposure to backyard fowl, she asked the right questions about whether I had a brooder at home, if I had the right supplies, etc. if you don't know what a brooder is or understand the importance, ask them! Agrarian has everything you need to get a backyard flock started and maintain your feathered friends' health and well being. 4 stars simply because the chicks were a bit pricey ($8 each) - I definitely understand paying for convenience of getting a smaller number of chicks but paying almost double what you would elsewhere is a bit kooky, even for Meridian Kessler standards. Don't get me wrong - I'll be back to spend plenty of money! read more

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Agrarian moved a few blocks north and I had to check it out. The store offers a great mix of gifts, supplies for home brewing, soap making, bee keeping, and of course, urban farming. I love the selection of local goods, visiting with the chicks, chickens, and resident cat, and chatting with the friendly, obviously knowledgable staff. read more

Agrarian - Chicken feed buffet - Livestock Feed & Supply Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The variety in this little space blows me away. Even if you're not into raising chickens, or even goats, they still have something for you. Wanna make your own cheese or soap? They've got a kit for that. Looking for some natural soap? They've got that too. A funky t-shirt with a chicken on it? You betcha. Have you always been curious about composting? They've got the answers and supplies. The list goes on and on. You have to go in to really get a good feel for all the things. The people are knowledgeable and friendly. Stop by to say hi to the chicks. And if you're so inclined, buy a chandelier for your coop. Who knew chickens had made style? read more

This store sells stuff that is just SO cute and kitschy cool...if you're into farm/nature type stuff. I seriously LOVE the blown-glass birds and the chicken kitchen towels. However, what this shop is really all about is making your own food. Here's just some of what I saw: Logs inoculated with mushroom spores to grow your own mushrooms Chicken coops Chicken feeders Chicken FEED (including bags of meal worms) Books about raising chickens Books about maple sugaring Maple sugaring supplies Books about fermenting foods Kits for making your own cheese Kitchen composters In the spring, they're going to be selling raised beds and more outdoors items. Check this shop out when you're hunting around for unique Christmas gifts. For older kids especially...who wouldn't get a weird thrill out of making (and eating) their OWN home-made cheese? There are plenty of items that aren't directly related to the urban homestead movement but rather are super cool decor. It's across the street from Lava Lips, so you can hit 2 shops on the same block and have a beer at Upland or Sinking Ship when you're done. There is parking in the lot across 49th St. or you can park on the street. There's a step up to get in, be aware if you use a wheelchair. It's located in the same building as the vet clinic at 49th and College. read more

I didn't buy anything here but I walked around. It's smaller than I was expecting from my googling and exploration of its website. Biked here from downtown but I missed the chicken coop tour. Seems like a perfect place for urban farmers, which is not me, but hey to each his/her own! read more

Your source for all things bee-keeping, canning, and chicken couping (?). Plus lots of local goodies. They also carry our favorite local roaster, Blue Mind, which was the reason for our visit. Friendly staff! Check it out read more

Agrarian is just fantastic! As a new beekeeper, they were able to help me out with adding to my hive this year. Wonderful chicken coops (working up to that), friendly knowledgeable staff that is always willing to answer questions. read more

Only an knowledgeable staff. Has everything the urban chicken farmer could ever need!

Agrarian is owned and operated by people who actually live the urban homestead lifestyle. They know all about urban chicken coops, gardening and more. Best of all, they are local, Indianapolis residents selling Hoosier-made products as much as possible. read more

Take the kids! Great place to meet chicks, chickens, fish, and the resident cat. A great play area with a toy barn to distract the young'uns while you browse. Super friendly and patient staff. One of my neighborhood favorites. So sweet to visit the outdoor chickens at twilight as they're clucking goodnight (especially with some ice cream from Tiny House Treats next door). read more