The good folks from the federal govt don’t like dealing with plebes... er... I mean customers... I got their number from a message one of their early morning clerks left when she called me at 0200 to let me know my meaties had arrived. That was fine, but Cackle hadn’t notified me the chicks had shipped (as they usually do). I thought they’d messed up my order and didn’t expect to get the chicks at all but was waiting until the arrival date to call them. So I wasn’t expecting a call, and certainly not at 0200. They usually wait until they open at 0800 and then call. Anyway I grabbed the number and went right down (an hour’s drive). There they were, my wee red meaties. They’re in the freezer now and very tasty.
If it’s too stressful ordering direct, you’d be astonished at the variety of chicks your local Ag supply can special order for you. I just picked up 30 CX from the small store I now frequent, on this past Friday. SO much easier!
Earlier in the so-called “spring,” I got buff geese and some BBW turkeys from Runnings. They pick up from the PO and I can drive in and get them at the shop later in the day when it’s convenient for me, knowing they’re being well-cared for. And while they’re a bit more expensive, there’s no postage to add in, and even if you only want a few, no small-order charge. I may never order direct again.
