Shipped Monday no chicks Thursday... :( They are here (friday)

[the_great_snag]

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Well said. And let's also remember that it was the USPS that had them for 4 days, not the hatchery. And the USPS also, by and large, handles these shipments just fine.

And these are chicks that are going to (relatively speaking) exceptionally caring homes - to put this in proportion, we would have to also think about/factor in the chicks going to factory farms/battery cages where there is NO concern for their welfare that is not based on profit/loss. Many of us are doing this backyard chicken thing - at least in part - to avoid contributing to that hideous reality. So while it's gut wrenching to think about "our babies" out there waiting to be delivered, in the long run it is the kinder option. I'm hoping your chicks do well and pay you back for all the anguish you've suffered the last few days - I think they will!

I agree 100%. That is why I keep my own chickens too.

 

[farrier!]

So far it looks like 15-16 are still doing OK. Some seem more active then the others. Water is going down...

The box is post marked the 20th so these little ones were 5 days old when I finally got them. Tough little ones. It would be so nice if they all do well and I dont loose any others.

 

[texasgal]

I'm so glad to hear that many survived .. yikes! I had nightmares thinking about those little guys...

 

[farrier!]

I was so surprised to get a call and hear chirping in the background.
I used those grow pellets, not sure if that is one reason they are doing as good as they are or not.

 

[mom2chicksandpups]

I called the hatchery when mine came late with the 5 chicks dead and 1 rotting. They recommended an antibiotic for me to put in their water a few days. I guess they were concerned they may have picked something up from being closed in the box with the dead chicks.

My living ones are very active and doing well. I hope yours are too!! The ones that are still living are probably the hardiest chicks, so maybe we will both have luck with them from here on out.

 

[MissJames]

I am so sorry to hear this.I live on the coast in SC ,nowhere near a Welp hatchery.I have ordered from them twice .My
first order,last Nov.came the second day after shipping.My second order last month came the next day.All the chicks arrived very healthy and remain so.I consider myself [my chicks] very lucky .

 

[toyzbox]

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"They are just Chickens" "They are just going to be eaten."

Both true, but they are my chickens, my fuzzies, my responsiliblity once that box is in my hands. Whether they are meaties or pets I treat every chick with the same care and kindness and am devastated when something happens to them.

Yesterday I held it together until one little grey I had hoped would make it passed. My husband had already taken the bulk of the carnage out to bury in our meadow so I took this last little out to the orchard. I bawled my eyes out over a few ounces of fuzz because he was mine and I failed to give him a good life.

Critter...I was out yesterday. Didn't know you lost another one. I guess just saying I'm sorry just doesn't cut it at this point. I wish there was something I could do. I'm praying for your 3 babies and for your new ones to come. I don't know how you do it.

 

[farrier!]

Our replacements came today. Shipped Monday and here Wednesday. All alive and eating and drinking.
They are even the correct breed..... this time...

Nice to get heathly chicks.

 

[WriterofWords]

I'm sure glad this turned out with a better ending!

 

[~*Sweet Cheeks*~]

That's great news. Enjoy your new little ones.