How long does shipping from Ideal take to North Texas?

[clkingtx]

I had posted earlier for ideas to house my soon to arrive poultry, thanks everyone, I think I have it figured out.

Now my concern is on the timing. I ordered from Ideal, and my birds are supposed to ship out on the 13th. From what I can tell, they are in south texas. We are in North Texas, so I am guessing they will arrive here on the 14th? Does anyone who lives in North Tx have any input? My possible problem is that the 13th is a Wednesday, which would be really bad if they came right when we had to leave for church, or while we were gone. I guess what I want to know, is if it is likely that they will arrive on the 13th, or will it probably be the 14th?

thanks,
Carrie

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Should be overnight. Ideal is located in Cameron TX, which is in the Austin area I believe. If you're so inclined, they do allow you to pick up from their facility. Should be only a few hours drive, and much safer than shipping.

 

[clkingtx]

Thanks, I had noticed that they allow pickup, but even though they are closer than I thought, five hours one way is too long a drive for me. Overnight would be great(hopefully they will make it ok), because that would put them here on the 14th, which is Thursday, and I will be free(ish) all day.

Thanks again,
Carrie

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Just for info... Most hatcheries ship overnight, including McMurray which is in MO I believe. Of course that is always subject to the USPS rules, regulations, and accidents.

 

[clkingtx]

Ok, so then when they say they ship on the 13th, they will probably arrive on the 14th, right?

thanks a lot,
Carrie

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Yup! And there is another tip. You can request that they put "HOLD AT POST OFFICE AND CALL" and make sure your phone number is on the box. I dont know what part of North Texas you are in, but I usually go and pick them up at the main post office, which is the Jack D Watson location in Fort Worth. Its off of Meacham/35W.

 

[clkingtx]

Ok, thanks. I will have to look into that.

Carrie

 

[Soccer Mom]

I'm in North Texas and mine always arrive from Ideal the very next morning. My post office always holds and calls, but I let them know when I am expecting chicks and make sure they have my cell phone number.

 

[clkingtx]

Ok, that's good to know. Since they will be shipping them on the 13th, I will expect them bright and early on the 14th. Can't wait!

Going out to price supplies now

thanks,

Carrie

 

[MurrayCove]

I live in SW Arkansas. My chicks shipped from Idea on Dec. 28, but did not arrive to my small PO until the morning of the 30th...they were in a little after 7am. When I lived in Southern Georgia, they always arrived in one day, but a much larger post office and city. It was very cold, but all were fine when they arrived. Cute too!