I've seen this. It works very well. - I would be willing to do a "hand off" for somebody..... I was really looking forward to having those pullets, they would've revolutionized my flock.
Before I found BYC I had no idea how "big" poultry, waterfowl and birds in general really are - business wise, and in the area of breed preservation/development. I see an opportunity here for an enterprising person to start a "small" business. Delivering birds cross country. There are several companies who do the same with other small animals, why not birds?
A disappointing first time experience....