Too Hot to Ship?

[Evadig]

My question is pretty much the title…it’s going to be high of 90+ here all week. I want to order two or three ducklings today, they will be shipped today or tomorrow from California (Metzer). You think they’d make it? Sorry if this is a dumb question…

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Personally I'd wait. You could also call and express your worries, they might have a suggestion or experience. With only 3, they could also be just fine, but I just don't know

 

[KathiQuacks]

I’m wondering the same thing, high of 90+
Except, I have 2 goslings that are already ordered and will be on the way this week!
I figure if it was a problem, they’d know? I can’t imagine they’d ship out birds knowing they wouldn’t make it..

 

[deer trail duck farms]

in my opinion metzer is the best in the business. i highly doubt they put there animals in harms way. call and ask is your best bet.

 

[Sosalty]

I ordered 4 black Muscovy from Cali Metzer last July 17, 2023, from Alabama. My concern was our illustrious post-lady wanted to bring 'em in at 7:30am into her 73-degree air conditioning. I talked to her about ducklings needing warmth. She offered to leave 'em on her dock that Thurs am. It was about 80 to 85 degrees when I picked 'em up at 8 am. They were definitely less stressed than when the previous ducklings arrived and she brought 'em inside to the A.C.

If I may suggest; 1 talk to postal folks 2 days beforehand, usually Tues., get them looking forward to cute little ducklings coming in! 2 Get their ph#. Call to remind Wed afternoon, let 'em sense your concern. 3 drive to post office and arrive before opening or as early as they OK you to be there. 4 put your seat warmer on as you arrive so duckling box will sit on a warm spot for the ride home. 5 open your duckling box at the counter to check 'em and let the postal people see that they have a wonderful and important role in those baby ducks safety.

Avoid a heat wave as I believe Metzer Farms would do. Place your order.

 

[Evadig]

Thanks y’all! I did go ahead and place the order, they should be shipping out in a day or two. There’s only two ducklings. I did have three ducklings shipped from Murray McMurray last year first week of July - it can’t have been much cooler then - and they all did fine.