Just got some chicks from McMurray Hatchery.

[lemongrass]

My chicks from McMurray were supposed to come between tomorrow and wednesday. However, I received a call from the post office warehouse in Easton (about an hour away) that they arrived there today (Sunday). I was not expecting a call on Sunday! I had to rush and get their brooder ready (didn't take much, really, its still set up from the last batch). Then I hurried to Easton for my chickies! There was another box from McMurray there for someone else in the area, which I thought was cool. I wonder if they got Red Stars too? Anyway, they're all home now and in the brooder, happily peeping! I received 26 Red Star (13 boys, 13 girls) and 1 free rare chick. I have noooo idea what the rare chick is. Its different shades of gray with dark legs (and darker gray on top, lighter on the bottom). Any clues? I can't post pics cause their brooder light is red and the pictures never come out right. If I take him out later/tomorrow I'll post a pic. Right now, I'm letting them drink some water to re-hydrate before I go bothering them.

 

[b.hromada]

Congratulations!

Isn't it exciting! I wish I knew what breed your baby is, maybe someone else will come along, that will know? Enjoy them!!

 

[kla37]

Can't wait to see a pic!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

First off- Congratz!

The feed store I got my chicks from ordered from McMurray. They recieved half their chicks (and half my order) on a Monday. The other half they recieved on that Friday. I had to make two trips to pick them up. There must be something going on with their shipping/hatching.

 

[onesweetfarm]

Congratulations on happy healthy chicks! Can't wait to see a picture. I hope the other chicks at the post office are able to get home soon. I ordered from Meyer and am expecting them in 2 weeks...can't wait!

 

[rosegal]

Mine came this morning too. Very surprised to get a very early call from the post office. They are doing very well.

 

[Arielle]

I got that "you're chicks are here" call on a SUnday ,too.!! And my brooder wasn't quite ready either. Despite the unexpected drive to the regional distribution center, it was a relief to pick them up though and not wait for the precious cargo to arrive at the local PO the next day. We only lost 2 the first week. ANd our freebie is a bit spastic; not sure what it is, fits your description of yours--Someone in another thread said the freebies are usually males

Why would they give away a valuable pullet.

Enjoy your chicks!

 

[ralleia]

McMurray has done that to me a couple times, too. I'll be expecting chicks to arrive on a Wednesday or Thursday, and instead I'll get the call from the post office at 7 a.m. on a totally bizarre (and seemingly IMPOSSIBLE) day like Monday. Then it's the fun panic of sending DH into town to pick up the chicks while I frantically locate all the parts and pieces of our brooder arrangement and clear a space in the living room close to the wood stove. I don't think we've had any casualties from the process yet--just a fun, frenetic morning when it happens.

Congrats on the new babies and we're lookin' forward to cooing over your baby pictures!

 

[herechickychicky]

Congrats!!

 

[lemongrass]

Okay its my first time posting pics to hopefully it works. Also they're a bit blurry, had to use my phone cause I only had one hand!!

These are all of the extra chick.

His legs are very long compared to the other chicks. He's the only one I coddle, I've decided he's going to become more of a "pet", as long as he turns out to be sweet ... not sure why. I think because my chickens are for business purposes and they're just so cute/fun that I had to keep at least one for myself!