Well, it turns out My Pet Chicken decided it wasn't safe to ship chicks on Tuesday. Now they have me scheduled for 3/24 instead. I'm glad they didn't just ship anyway if it's not safe. However, I go back to work early April (depending on weather). It's going to be really tough giving them all...
Kalmbach got back to me and said that this feed should last for 12 months. For reference, their website says 6 months for all feed except 9-12 months for packages under 12#. However, they are going to send me a fresh replacement bag. It likely won't be here before the chicks, so I still think I...
I'm starting kinda big. I have 18 chicks coming, 2 each of: Salmon Faverolles, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Olive Egger, Green Queen Easter Egger, Golden Cuckoo Marans, Black Copper Marans, Cream Legbar, Black Ameraucana and Buff Orpington.
I think intellectually I know I should just get fresh(er)...
I have some expired medicated chick starter from Kalmbach. Manufactured at the end of May 2024, with a shelf life of 6 months, ok to use until November 2024 (3 months ago). Chewy kept shipping replacements until they decided to give me a refund instead. I have chicks arriving in 2-3 days. Should...