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I just got my order confirmation from Ideal- YIPPEEE!! More chickens!

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by Kelly G, Feb 3, 2009.

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  1. Feb 3, 2009 #1
    Kelly G

    Kelly G It's like herding cats!

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    Last night I placed my order with Ideal Poultry for more chicks. I'm so excited! I currently have 5 barred rock hens - and we're lovin' the eggs AND the chickens! Our girls cannot keep up with the demand of friends and neighbors who want them, too!

    I ordered all pullets:
    4 Columbian Wyandottes
    2 Silver laced Wyandottes
    2 Golden laced Wyandottes
    1 Amarucauna
    4 White Plymouth Rocks
    2 Buff Wyandottes

    They said they will include male chick/packing peanuts if my order isn't large enough to fill a quarter of a box...I don't know if 15 is big enough or not - what's been your experience?

    They say the total on my order is $57.06 - is this the true total they will charge my card, or will there be hidden charges?

    I'm SO excited! I cannot wait! They will ship on February 18th :)
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2009 #2
    wohneli

    wohneli Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I just ordered 10 from them a week and a half ago and they sent 8 males for warmth. That would mean you would get about 3 random males. Its fun to guess what the males are - enjoy!
     
  5. Feb 3, 2009 #3
    chickie_momma

    chickie_momma Out Of The Brooder

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    WHo did you order from?
     
  7. Feb 3, 2009 #4
    Kelly G

    Kelly G It's like herding cats!

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    kbbeale

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    That sounds about right to me!!! Have fun with all your new girls (and boys! LOL)
     
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    Kelly G

    Kelly G It's like herding cats!

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    I think the boys are going to have find new homes via our local feed store - my neighbors will not appreciate the wonderful serenades...though I'd love to keep a beautiful/friendly roo...I just can't do that to my neighbors.
     
  13. Feb 3, 2009 #7
    columbiacritter

    columbiacritter Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I got my confirmation form My Pet Chicken
    No ship date yet, but I'm in line!

    15 black tail Buff Japanese Bantams

    10 gray Japanese Bantams
     
  15. Feb 3, 2009 #8
    timbofarms

    timbofarms Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] congrats
     
  17. Feb 3, 2009 #9
    mdfishinggirl

    mdfishinggirl Out Of The Brooder

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    I also ordered from Ideal today! You can request "no packing peanuts", but pay a SMALL insurance charge...mine was $1.75. Does not make a promise of NO males, however. I am very excited, as this is my first journey into "chickenhood"!

    3 Barred Rock
    2 Buckeye (Hubby is from Ohio..had to do it!)
    2 Australorp
    2 Partridge Cochins

    I have heard mixed reviews about Ideal, but I am hopeful! Just worry about the distance from TX to Maryland.

    Let me know how your order is when you get it [​IMG]
     
  19. Feb 4, 2009 #10
    jossanne

    jossanne Chillin' With My Peeps

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    That will be your true cost. I ordered from Ideal in October, and paid exactly what they told me I'd pay! Congrats, I'm jealous!
     
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