Western North Carolina
Chirping
- Jul 28, 2018
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I'm a bit confused. Ordered several varieties (5 varieties- 30 all together) of bantam chicks from a major hatchery. The website indicated that they were available to be shipped week of June 30th, today. I was careful to only select breeds that were available on that date. I emailed this morning after seeing they were not shipped. Was told they only hatch bantams on Wednesdays this time of year, and I would get an email at some point indicating a ship date. But how could they ship them on a wednesday as they may arrive saturday when post office is closed. Does that mean they would ship them the following monday, meaning they'd be a week old upon arrival? They also said it would depend if all the breeds I selected were available. But on the site it indicated they were.
What were your experiences ordering several different breeds from a hatchery and wait time? Did you ever have to wait several weeks or longer before they shipped? Did they ever ship them out on a wednesday? Did they ever arrive being a week or more old instead of a few days old? I've never ordered chicks online so no idea. I assume all the big hatcheries have similar practices, that's why leaving out name of hatchery. Just wondering because having no idea is hard, especially being a first timer. thx!
What were your experiences ordering several different breeds from a hatchery and wait time? Did you ever have to wait several weeks or longer before they shipped? Did they ever ship them out on a wednesday? Did they ever arrive being a week or more old instead of a few days old? I've never ordered chicks online so no idea. I assume all the big hatcheries have similar practices, that's why leaving out name of hatchery. Just wondering because having no idea is hard, especially being a first timer. thx!