Hey from New Mexico

[BeardedChick]

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One of the interesting conversations I had with the Hatchery (not Privett) was that they don't have a higher loss of babies this time of year vs. any other time of year. I find that hard to believe, but there you go.

Oh, I believe a hatchery would tell you that.

If you are on BYC long enough, I think you will see a pattern of higher losses for people who order when the weather is still relatively cold in their area.

 

[Popeye]

Unfortunately I didn't pay as much attention as I should have when my Dad was raising chickens so I don't know his success rate with shipping but it seemed he did well with them. I like the hatching your own idea....it's part of what having chickens morphs into. I found a place locally that sells day olds....they are twice the price of the shipped chicks but I believe it insures I'll at least start with all live chicks and no DOA's from shipping. I didn't think the cold would be an issue if they go into a brooder when they arrive....provided they arrive alive. Then again, I am new to this.
Popeye

 

[bumpershoot]

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I agree. Also, having read of others losses over the holiday weekend (which was when I had a full shipment of DOA) I wonder why the hatcheries do it. I have begged for a faster shipping option, but no.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[WriterofWords]

Hi Popeye, what part of NM are you in? I'm in Chaparral, if I can help any let me know.

 

[Popeye]

I'm sorry, if I said NM it was my fat fingers....I meant to say NH, as in New Hampshire

Popeye

 

[davidb]

 

[rooster-red]

 

[poultrykeeper08]

 

[WriterofWords]

Actually Popeye it was MY mistake!! I meant to ask Bumpershoot, but was thinking of Popcorn the rooster, saw your name and screwed up from there!
So, Bumpershoot,,, what part of NM?