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I ordered this year from Ideal poultry. I had never ordered from them before, so I was a little wary, but had heard such good things about them, and since they are only 6 hours or so away(and shipping is free for me!), I figured it would be worth trying.
My first order was for 25- bantam assortment, 50- standard assortment, and 25- duck assortment. I got 26 ducks, and 107 chickens, not counting the one that was doa. All that arrived live, were healthy, vigorous chicks and ducklings(it was during a horribly cold spell, so I had been worried).
I had about 3 of the standard chickens that didn't act quite right, but by placing them with someone who could give them lots of tlc, they are fine.
Two weeks later, I ordered 25 barred rock pullets, Ideal sent 27. All arrived live and lively. One unfortunately died on about the 5th day, no clue why, as they shipped during a time that wasn't excessively cold, but I figured 1 loss out of 135 babies was really good. The chicks are now 2 weeks and 4 weeks, and are healthy and happy. They sent a wide variety of breeds in the assortments, and I am not sure yet, but it seems we got a fair amount of pullets in the assortments, too.
I should get my next order in the next few days, orpingtons, cornish, turkens, cochins, and black broilers. I expect that they will do just as well as all the others have.
I would not hesitate to order from Ideal in the future.
Carrie
Edited to add: My third order from Ideal arrived, and all chicks were just as expected, seem to be healthy, and settling in really well, except one loss the morning after arrival. I ordered about 50 chicks, and got 56, so they sent 6 extras or packing peanuts.
My first order was for 25- bantam assortment, 50- standard assortment, and 25- duck assortment. I got 26 ducks, and 107 chickens, not counting the one that was doa. All that arrived live, were healthy, vigorous chicks and ducklings(it was during a horribly cold spell, so I had been worried).
I had about 3 of the standard chickens that didn't act quite right, but by placing them with someone who could give them lots of tlc, they are fine.
Two weeks later, I ordered 25 barred rock pullets, Ideal sent 27. All arrived live and lively. One unfortunately died on about the 5th day, no clue why, as they shipped during a time that wasn't excessively cold, but I figured 1 loss out of 135 babies was really good. The chicks are now 2 weeks and 4 weeks, and are healthy and happy. They sent a wide variety of breeds in the assortments, and I am not sure yet, but it seems we got a fair amount of pullets in the assortments, too.
I should get my next order in the next few days, orpingtons, cornish, turkens, cochins, and black broilers. I expect that they will do just as well as all the others have.
I would not hesitate to order from Ideal in the future.
Carrie
Edited to add: My third order from Ideal arrived, and all chicks were just as expected, seem to be healthy, and settling in really well, except one loss the morning after arrival. I ordered about 50 chicks, and got 56, so they sent 6 extras or packing peanuts.
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