I wonder if it is taking longer at the PO since DHL went belly up? Maybe they have an increase in packages and are behind due to increased volume and no increase in staff. Just an Idea.
I have ordered from Ideal (as well as other hatcheries), and Ideal has always had the best customer...
Nate,
Your rooster is super nice looking. He has nice tail and neck barring.
His saddle feathers are nice and white, with no discoloration from over marking. I have notice that most of the roosters I have tend to have some smutty barring in the saddle feathers.
He sure is keeper. How old?
mmk
I have been raising Delawares for 3 years now. There definately is a problem finding birds from a hatchery that met the standard. Many hatcheries will cross there stock to Columbian Rocks to try to keep the size and markings up. Buying from a reputable breeder is also hard to do, as they are...