I think my chicks are in trouble

[MOChickenz]

Marti poultry has always gotten our chicks to us on time, so when the post office didn't call this morning, I worried.

Long story short, the baby chicks are LOST. They did not arrive at the post office. It is 64 degrees, rainy and windy. I am really worried. There are 31-34 chicks in the box since they always send a few extra.

Do I need to brace myself for the worst?

 

[chicmom]

OH, that is a worry! Expect the worst, and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised!!!!

 

[yzmike777]

Oh my that is horrible I am sorry! I will pray for your little babies safe home coming but with so many in the box maybe they will keep each other warm! How can you loose a box of chirping chicks?!?! Silly post office! Keep your chin up and let us know what happens

 

[texasgal]

Oh noooooooo .. I'm always sick to my stomach when I have babie/eggs in route ..

 

[MOChickenz]

I just went out and set up the heat lamps, have the waterer in the kitchen to fill with warm water, and filled the feeder and put it in the brooder. I can call the post office in 20 mins to see if they show up on the '11:00 express run'. I am so worried! I don't want them to freeze and get sick or die. I already murdered a bunch of chicks through my own stupidity this summer. I don't want to add to my death tally.

Sigh.

 

[MOChickenz]

Oh geez.

So the chicks did not show up in the 1100 run. I hung up and started to cry. I called the main post office number and they directed me to consumer affairs. I explained to them that I was worried they would dehydrate to death by tomorrow. A WONDERFUL lady named Kay is currently running to the main st louis distribution center to see if she can find them.

I will keep updating.

 

[silkiechick236]

Oh no

 

[rungirl]

Have you called the poultry seller and made sure they were shipped?

 

[MOChickenz]

Yes, they were shipped on time and should have been here this morning at the latest. They assured me they would re ship next week and make it right...but honestly I am more concerned about the chicks than the money.

Still waiting for a callback from the post office.

 

[bragabit]

I am so glad the PO is looking into it for you. I hope they find the package so you can go and get it.