Our order of chicks from Cackle Hatchery arrived today. Very happy they arrived alive and active. Started eating and drinking as soon as I got them out of the shipping box. But.... we order 25 straight run Buff Brahams and 15 pullet and 2 cockerl Light Brahams. only received half of the Buff Brahams.... Called and was told to call back Monday to verify the babies are healthy and made it through the weekend, and to figure out getting the rest of the original order.
Is it normal to get a partial order. Could it be that the Buff Brahams' didn't produce enough to fill my order? I really wanted the Buff's, and had planned to make another order for a few other pullets for the fall, but should I swap breeds if they can't fill the order? If we get another order will we be able to mix the chicks or will they need to be kept apart until they are ready for the coop?
On the up side, watching them is better than TV, their cuteness and antics are so funny.
Is it normal to get a partial order. Could it be that the Buff Brahams' didn't produce enough to fill my order? I really wanted the Buff's, and had planned to make another order for a few other pullets for the fall, but should I swap breeds if they can't fill the order? If we get another order will we be able to mix the chicks or will they need to be kept apart until they are ready for the coop?
On the up side, watching them is better than TV, their cuteness and antics are so funny.
