Cockerels LOST BY USPS - How Long Can They Live?

[chick-n-pigs]

Here is an update:

They are en route from a sorting facility to the pickup location now. The USPS lost them for most of the day yesterday and the first time the "showed back up on the radar" they were in the wrong city/facility. They are about 35 miles from their final destination now. They are saying the box will be delivered by 9:00 AM. If that is the case, they will have been in the box for 44 hours. Hopefully that is not too long. Their "new" momma is waiting with a syringe and gatorade to shove down their throat if needed. She has been giving them an ear full for sure.

I am remaining optimistic. I know chickens are amazingly hardy. I will update with the results in a couple of hours.

 

[LillyBantam]

That sounds hopeful. Fingers crossed they're still strong. They're going to love the day light when they finally see it!

 

[chick-n-pigs]

THEY MADE IT!!!!!!

Just got a call, they are safe at their destination and currently residing on the desk of the local PO. The worker said they are alive and I believe he is giving them water. !!!! A picture to follow

 

[galanie]

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Glad they got them! Just to let others know reading this, the USPS runs Express Mail 6 days a week and on holidays. Even Christmas Eve. So if it doesn't arrive on Friday, you still have Saturday. And even though Monday might be a holiday, they still run Express Mail even if not regular mail. A good reason to use that rather than "Priority Mail."

 

[Arica]

glory haliugh

 

[leadwolf1]

That is wonderful news!!! Please let us know when they are finally at their new home!

 

[chick-n-pigs]

Here they are in their new home in Minnesota!!!









I bet they are happy to be out of that box!

 

[leadwolf1]

They look extremely happy I'm so glad that they made it!

 

[tiki244]

YEAY!

 

[CluckyCharms]

Hallelujah!!! AWESOME news, I'm so happy for the new owners, and for you and especially for the chickens. Bless their li'l pellet-pickin' hearts!