shipping baby chicks

Has anyone ever had chicks arrive at their post office later in the day? I’m getting a little nervous. My chicks from cackle shipped Monday, and this morning I did not receive a call early in the AM like previous times. So I went over there to check in person and they weren’t there. My shipping...

For those of you who ship live chicks I would love some help in making sure I do it safely. I would love to see your policies or tips for helping a newbie out (yes I’m NPIP certified). What’s the lowest temperature you will ship at? What’s the hottest temperature? Min number of chicks per...

I had a bad experience with Meyer and decided to go with MPC when ordering chicks this time around. But, I’m just now figuring out that the hatcheries are/were affiliated. The threads I saw are years old, so I’m here to ask if it’s possible that they’re not affiliated anymore? Meyer forgot to...

Ducklings are arriving today and I likely will not make it to the feed store, we have 28% turkey starter on hand but I’m worried about the high protein. I’ve heard of people feeding 26% but never 28%. I might be able to get a hold of some 22% chick starter, we usually use 22% duckling and...

I have silkie chicks available black, blue and splash healthy lively and super friendly. 2 weeks old, very petite bearded fluff balls, day old bantams are pretty fragile so I keep until ready to go to their new homes.

Hi all, my chicks are on their way. Years back when I ordered from Mcmurray, they sent my chicks overnight. With Meyer, they shipped them this morning and I wont have them until Weds, this is making me super anxious and I feel this doesn't give my chicks the best start at life, im a wreck now...