:hugs While very sad the loss of one chick in an order is not unusual. I hope you can find another. Your 2 bantams will do fine with one big friend and her with them. If you cannot find another the ones you have will do well together.
I am so sorry you lost them. :hugs
Can you give us a bit more info though?
Which hatchery?
How far did they travel?
How many did you order?
Any delays?
My feed store is just a local one not a national like TSC. They (my local store) will add special order chicks to their orders. All chicks get unboxed, fed, watered, checked over and watched for at least 3 hours before any are released for purchase or pick up. I certainly prefer that method of...
I picked up my chicks yesterday that I ordered through a feed store near me. They order thousands of chicks a year.
Mine came in with about 100 in the order. They arrived on time and in great shape.
I asked if they were seeing delays and was told no.
They order from 7 different hatcheries and...