Thanks for the clarification, danrut101! I was a little worried! Yes, I have been to your area for birdwatching expeditions! Only time I saw whooping cranes, and they were magnificient.
Yes, we candled the other day and most all look really good to me. I had a few that didnt develop, but I'm not disappointed. I'll keep ya posted. They're due to move to the hatcher on the 11th.....
Ideal will let you pick up birds. You don't actually go to the hatchery itself, you go to their office in town. I called and asked about this when I was looking at buying some Silkies. I really didn't want to pay the shipping when I was less than 2 hours away.
They will have everything you ordered in a box there ready for pickup.