Chicks from Ideal

[greenfamilyfarms]

I have NEVER gotten extra chicks from Ideal. Ya'll got lucky!

 

[Maryallison]

the extras are packing peanuts!

to keep everybody warm!

 

[Brindlebtch]

My first order was from Ideal and I am very happy with them. They are 22 weeks old and getting ready to lay. Didn't lose one.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

What sort of bedding are they on? Sounds like your doing everything right though so testing would be the next step to be sure.

 

[cmom]

My RIR's came from Ideal. I lost on as a chick and 4 others to either predators or sick (heart attack) and 1 pullet that turned out to be a Roo. I ordered mine the end of Sept and they were shipped Oct 1st. I have ISA Browns from Townline hatchery in Michigan and so far all are healthy. I live in Florida. I did give my chicks some vitamins and electrolytes in their water for the first few days.

 

[redhen]

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Yes, Thats alot of chicks dying.. somethings not right...They really, really need to be tested!

 

[txchickie]

That is a lot of chicks dying..

It sure does make you wonder......

However I would not necessairily point fingers at Ideal. I love them and won't order from another hatchery. I've ordered several times from them and have never lost a chick, all of the babies have been super healthy. I'm expecting chicks from them that are hatching Wednesday and I am confident it will be a wonderful experience.

 

[Mahonri]

I lost 11 from McMurray last year in the first four days. Never figured it out. Didn't bother to call them.

 

[Patty13637]

I am not pointing fingers at the hatchery . I read on another post on this forum that Ideal was having alot of deaths and just wanted to see what I can do to stop loosing more babies .


As far as the company is concerned they have been great . They think the babys had a tough shipment . They are sending replacements on wed.


Patty

 

[flagday76]

Welcome to BYC!!! You'll love it!
I'll PM you later about this... there is a vet up here that will send birds to Cornell for a necropsy. I had one done this spring.