I used MPC for their juvenile mille fluer's. Four weeks ago I received a pair, hen and roo. It was supposed to be two-pair and a mistake was made at the hatchery. I called and they immediately took care of the problem, shipping out the additional pair the following Monday. Both times I received the chicks on Wednesday morning, first thing.
Unfortunately we had a coon attack and kill one of the hens. I called them the next day and asked if they would send out a hen or two since I now had two roos and one hen. Customer service called the hatchery, related the story and they felt so bad, they sent out a single hen.
She was shipped out yesterday and arrived this afternoon. Fastest arrival yet! I was worried about the older chicks being in transit but all three times they were incredibly healthy, eating and drinking immediately but not overtly stressed.
I was so impressed with their customer service and quality chicks that I ordered 10 silkies to arrive next week and 10 frizzles to arrive around June 2.
As far as their appearance, while I wouldn't classify them as "show quality", the mille's even as young as they are, are beautifully colored and the roos have gorgeous colors.
These were older chicks, approximately 17-18 weeks old but their beaks were intact. Not sure what they do with the babies, but I'll see next week. Maybe it was the particular hatchery they were received from.
