There is so much talk about dead and dying chicks this winter. I know it's hard on the caretakers with the chick's deaths, and I'm sorry for your loss, but really, chicks should be shipped in the Springtime. In fact, I believe some hatcheries should have a 'season' time to sell them. It's just too hard on the babies to be shipped in cold weather, and especially when they're going without food or water for up to 3 or 4 days. Someone should make a sticky about that in this section...
But I am very sorry.
I'm even at fault with this problem. I received chicks in February from a hatchery, and was totally naive about the whole 'cold weather' situation. Luckily none died, but now that I'm aware of it, I will never again buy from a hatchery in the wintertime. It's just too stressful-for the chicks and for the humans.
But I am very sorry.

