Meyer Hatchery Chicken pics anyone??

[Brookshire11]

It is harder on the chicks traveling in the colder months, plus add in post office trouble on top of that. Guess those chick's of yours didn't have a chance, poor things. I hope that your PO does better next time.

Me too! But it was also my fault for ordering then. They we're my first batch and I was impulsive and didn't think about it.
They're very hardy girls now though! And I definitely learned my lesson...

 

[christine9]

Any news???  

Shipping was delayed again. They should be leaving today. Hopefully I'll have a tracking number any minute.

 

[NanaLynn]

Me too! But it was also my fault for ordering then. They we're my first batch and I was impulsive and didn't think about it.
They're very hardy girls now though! And I definitely learned my lesson...

I know from the same experience. I lost 2 in shipping in my first order which was shipped in February, I also lost one a day or two later. So lesson learned here as well. I imagine if the post office was not as quick to get them to me, I would have lost a lot more. Many looked weak upon arrival too. The last two shipments were in the warmer months and the chicks looked and did so much better.

 

[christine9]

Any news???  

Shipping was delayed again. They should be leaving today. Hopefully I'll have a tracking number any minute.

Ahhhh! Got a shipping notice from paypal. Does that mean the are actually, finally coming??

 

[NotableNancy]

Ahhhh! Got a shipping notice from paypal. Does that mean the are actually, finally coming??

Sounds like it!!!!! Can't wait to see them

 

[rnchick74]

We are finally home!!!

I've blogged about the trip & posted pics about my girls. Of course I'm going to post them here too

Here are the direct links to my blog postings in anyone wants to read them:
The trip - http://www.secreturbanchicks.com/2014/07/the-day-is-here.html

Intro of the girls - http://www.secreturbanchicks.com/2014/07/meet-ladies.html

And here are the pics!!

BC Maran - Collette

BLRW - Pippa

Blue Orp - Flora

Buff Orp - Doc McCluckins

G Laced Wyandotte - Poppy


G. Laced Polish - Belle

S. Laced Polish - Esmerelda

Belle fell asleep in my hands as I was looking at her closer - she has a stubby toe. No biggie, but glad to find it now, rather than worry it was an injury.

And since I never shared their 2 week picks - here are my NON-MEYER Crested Cream Legbars

Gidget - 2 weeks old

Gizmo - 2 weeks old

 

[dazookeyper]

Nice variety. Very good selection. Awesome for you!

 

[rnchick74]

Nice variety. Very good selection. Awesome for you!

Thanks! I'm very happy with them. There are a few that I wish I had...I think everyone has that. Tolbunt Polish Frizzle...Lavender Orp...a few others, but this is a good start! Other than the stubby toe, everyone looks good. I had 2 with the starts of pasty butt, but after travelling all day, that's understandable. Everyone picked right up on the nipple waterer & got some electrolyte gel and a bite or 2 of food before settling in to rest.

At one point, all the littles were lined up along the screen checking out the 2 big silkies! It was adorable!

 

[MamaShell]

Congratulations everyone!!!! I am sticking with 4 until I am convinced I can take care of them properly... maybe in a couple of years when my sweeties stop laying...  

Ok, who let the sane person in???

 

[wermnmnmnm]

Hahaha... listen, I am 2 months in... they have the right size coop and we don't have eggs yet... I cannot get anymore... especially without shellin out more bucks for bigger and more... this first egg will be the most expensive egg in history... hahahaha... check with me again in 3 months... right now, I am living vicariously through y'all...and enjoying every minute