Ok then you can rule out the hatchery having bad chicks. McM has a good reputation. USPS sucks. I’m sorry.
That would be very nice. Imagine a McMurry jet Would require regional outposts to guarantee overnight. I paid shipping on this order so really no huge difference.Ok then you can rule out the hatchery having bad chicks. McM has a good reputation. USPS sucks. I’m sorry.
I truly think if someone made a chick shipping company just for poultry and eggs, and offered overnight delivery, they could make a ridiculous amount of money. Id certainly pay extra to get birds in 1 day, especially from a company that stored them correctly and kept the trucks at an appropriate temperature.
I really appreciate all the support here. I will give update in a few hrs.
TSC gets chicks from Meyes hatchery I believe. They were shipped, yes, but I visualized them active before purchasing. My reasoning is that upon arrival to TSC the chicks were warmed, watered, fed. So if I see them at <week old thriving at the feeders and sprinting around I feel more confident that shipping stress is no longer an issue. I know there are other potential issues, and they are not vaccinated so getting their immunity up to par will be a priority soon. That is my naïve rationale anyway, mind you I am new to this.
Just talked to hatchery. They agree it’s odd that ALL Niederrheiners have passed or dying and will launch an inquiry. The supervisor said it was a judgement call to include heat pack or not (they did not). My concern was no critical thinking was used in that decision, just 11standard breed after April 1, load and go. Never mind the gigantic winter storm sprawling across the Midwest (hatchery is in Iowa). Supervisor agreed there was lack of judgement as it was not unknown to them. Anyway, she wanted to give a full refund of my order which I declined. I was not going to order again but to be fair one bad experience does not equal a bad company so I agreed to accept a new shipment in June. She is replacing my losses and adding another nieder plus no charge on shipping a sml order. For that I am grateful.Ok then you can rule out the hatchery having bad chicks. McM has a good reputation. USPS sucks. I’m sorry.
I truly think if someone made a chick shipping company just for poultry and eggs, and offered overnight delivery, they could make a ridiculous amount of money. Id certainly pay extra to get birds in 1 day, especially from a company that stored them correctly and kept the trucks at an appropriate temperature.
Nieder chick still alive. I was able to get 1 drop nutridrench and 1/4 mL water in last 2 hrs. She remains lethargic. Crop is squishy, full. Stool is bright green. She does not bear weight. When I disturb her she still flicks her leg at her chin very fast, just like a dog scratching it’s ears.Tried YouTube thing, had to make acct, verify, will need to watch tutorial to get the hang of it…too much fuss taking my attn away from care of this sick chick. Moreover, viewing of the video is not going to change current management strategy of fluids, warmth, egg yoke and rest so will just focus on that for now. Thanks everyone.
