Rime
In the Brooder
So we ordered 8 barred rock from the local farm supply. The order form said they'd be in "around the 13th" and they would call when they arrived.
The 13th came and went with no phone call.
I was at work today, but DH was home. A call came in around 9 AM, but the number was for a different store - not the Farmer's Union. Since he is on a tight deadline right now (works from home), DH didn't answer.
Big mistake.
Turns out the Farmer's Union also owns the equipment rental store across the street, and that's who called. Our chicks came in this morning.
Of course by the time we figured this out it was 5:30 at night and they're closed.
My question is - since we won't be there till tomorrow morning (promptly at 7 AM when they open!!), will our chicks all have perished?? A friend got chickens from their local co-op in another state, and told me stores don't typically feed or water them or anything, since they expect you to get them same day.
I feel terrible.
The 13th came and went with no phone call.
I was at work today, but DH was home. A call came in around 9 AM, but the number was for a different store - not the Farmer's Union. Since he is on a tight deadline right now (works from home), DH didn't answer.
Big mistake.
Turns out the Farmer's Union also owns the equipment rental store across the street, and that's who called. Our chicks came in this morning.
Of course by the time we figured this out it was 5:30 at night and they're closed.
My question is - since we won't be there till tomorrow morning (promptly at 7 AM when they open!!), will our chicks all have perished?? A friend got chickens from their local co-op in another state, and told me stores don't typically feed or water them or anything, since they expect you to get them same day.
I feel terrible.