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I didn't say that it was a good idea, just that it's common practice. I think it's disgusting. And it is not just Ideal Poultry, but nearly every hatchery, including Meyer. Ideal states that they will ship extra chicks in with poultry orders that are under certain #'s of birds, in cold...

They're called "packing peanuts," usually extra baby roosters. Most hatcheries do this. I have always had mine survive during transit, but occasionally there is mishandling by the postal service along the way and a driver will leave the box in the truck in cold temps overnight. You are right...