Chicks coming! What's the procedure?

[BarkerChickens]

We ordered chicks and they suppose to be in next week.

We got our chicks from the feed store in the past, so the shipped chicks is a new thing to us. Are we suppose to call the PO everyday to check if our chicks came in or do they usually call? I am guessing that they do not deliver live animals as if they were normal large packages.

 

[Bornacentury2L8]

They will call you. The package will be just big enough for the chicks. When you get them home do as you usually do. keep them warm and fed . I dip their beak in their water just in case. They may be very thirsty and hungry,. Congratulations, Hope this helps.

 

[BarkerChickens]

Thanks! That helps a lot! We are good to go when we get them home. I am just getting so anxious to get to that point! They have a nice brooder all set up and ready for them and we are building a new coop (which has turned into a chicken cathedral

) and run for them to love into when they are old enough. Our girls now won't be happy for a while, but they'll get over it!

DH is just as excited as I am! We feel like kids in a candy store.

 

[Bornacentury2L8]

It's great when you can share your excitement with your spouse!

 

[Judy]

I let my PO know a few days ahead, and they took my name and # in case the hatchery forgot to put the phone # on the label, or got it wrong.... they did call when the box arrived....

 

[gritsar]

I agree with Dawn. It's a good idea to contact your post office a day or two in advance to give them a heads up.
Good luck with your new chicks.

 

[cmom]

I called the post office and let them know that I was expecting the chicks. They will probably call you early am. I got my call at around 5 am.

 

[tamlynn]

Exciting times! I received my first mail-order chicks 2 weeks ago and was amazed at how small the box was. They jam the chicks in there.