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Many have ordered ducklings through Metzer farms but I want this post here for anyone wondering about packaging, customer service, shipping, etc.
My experience may be different from others, please share yours here as well.
Metzer farms has a variety of breeds to choose from and allows customers to mix and match as they please, they also provide a duck breed comparison chart
https://www.metzerfarms.com/compare-duck-breeds.html
Which doesn’t list all breeds, but is still very useful.
I ordered a small assortment of
1 JP (Jumbo Pekin) F
1 Buff F
2 Blue Swede F
1 Muscovy SR
My total was $65.58(ducklings)+ $9.67 (Poult Pack) +$37.50 (small order charge), $112.77.
Metzer farms hatches and ships Monday-Wensday, the webs day of I got a call and they could not fill the Muscovy, but they were going to ship out the others.
My ducklings shipped from California to Alaska in 48 hours, they first were sent to Memphis Tennessee.
Upon arrival, I picked them up and immediately checked inside of the box;
I was happy to see that Metzer Farms includes the following;
- 2 heat packs
- 2 cups of grow gel
- 1 extra buff duckling
The issue? Well, the extra buff duckling was horrendously crippled by a deformed leg.
The poor girl was lethargic and once I warmed her up and gave her nutri drench, she was still lame. She could scoot around a little bit but by no extent could she walk.
I assumed they she had splayed leg, but I don’t think that is the case now. Her left leg remained pinned back, and twisted inward, I felt around and did not feel any broken bones. She was the only duckling with leftover yolk on her belly, she had squinty, teary eyes, and was very miserable. I got her to eat and drink (22% duckling starter + brewers’ yeast from our local poultry shop), and was trying my best to find a way to fix her leg. I put her in her own box with easy access food and water (she was using them before I went to bed), and access to heat and cool (she could scoot over to whichever she needed). Come, morning, she was gone.
I was very displeased with this, things happen, packages can be handled ruffly. All of my other ducklings are doing fantastic, eating, drinking, and running around. However, it appears we were sent a duckling no one else wanted, and no “quality control” was enacted.
My little buff made such a long journey, and in the end, I am happy I got to meet her and comfort her in her premature death.
I sent an email to Metzer Farms yesterday and will update when I get a response.
Also, it could be that Metzer Farms is not at fault and I encourage others to leave reviews (the good, the bad, and the ugly, here). Feel free to request more information I missed.
My experience may be different from others, please share yours here as well.
Metzer farms has a variety of breeds to choose from and allows customers to mix and match as they please, they also provide a duck breed comparison chart
https://www.metzerfarms.com/compare-duck-breeds.html
Which doesn’t list all breeds, but is still very useful.
I ordered a small assortment of
1 JP (Jumbo Pekin) F
1 Buff F
2 Blue Swede F
1 Muscovy SR
My total was $65.58(ducklings)+ $9.67 (Poult Pack) +$37.50 (small order charge), $112.77.
Metzer farms hatches and ships Monday-Wensday, the webs day of I got a call and they could not fill the Muscovy, but they were going to ship out the others.
My ducklings shipped from California to Alaska in 48 hours, they first were sent to Memphis Tennessee.
Upon arrival, I picked them up and immediately checked inside of the box;
I was happy to see that Metzer Farms includes the following;
- 2 heat packs
- 2 cups of grow gel
- 1 extra buff duckling
The issue? Well, the extra buff duckling was horrendously crippled by a deformed leg.
The poor girl was lethargic and once I warmed her up and gave her nutri drench, she was still lame. She could scoot around a little bit but by no extent could she walk.
I assumed they she had splayed leg, but I don’t think that is the case now. Her left leg remained pinned back, and twisted inward, I felt around and did not feel any broken bones. She was the only duckling with leftover yolk on her belly, she had squinty, teary eyes, and was very miserable. I got her to eat and drink (22% duckling starter + brewers’ yeast from our local poultry shop), and was trying my best to find a way to fix her leg. I put her in her own box with easy access food and water (she was using them before I went to bed), and access to heat and cool (she could scoot over to whichever she needed). Come, morning, she was gone.
I was very displeased with this, things happen, packages can be handled ruffly. All of my other ducklings are doing fantastic, eating, drinking, and running around. However, it appears we were sent a duckling no one else wanted, and no “quality control” was enacted.
My little buff made such a long journey, and in the end, I am happy I got to meet her and comfort her in her premature death.
I sent an email to Metzer Farms yesterday and will update when I get a response.
Also, it could be that Metzer Farms is not at fault and I encourage others to leave reviews (the good, the bad, and the ugly, here). Feel free to request more information I missed.
