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Q: Can you ship chicks to my location?
A: We can ship chicks anywhere within the continental U.S. and Hawaii (but not Alaska). Unfortunately, we cannot ship to Canada, Mexico, or any other... read more

Q: My chicks are all available on different dates. Will they ship at different times, or all at once?
A: All at once! All your birds must ship together for their safety. Alternatively, you can choose to place two or more separate orders, but each one... read more

Q: I live in Hawaii and I'm ordering chicks. What do I need to know?
A: First and foremost: we cannot ship chicks to P.O. Boxes in Hawaii, so please provide us your home address. Second, there's additional paperwork... read more

Q: How will I know that my chicks have arrived at the post office?
A: Good question! First of all, don't forget that our chicks can arrive any day from Tuesday through Thursday of the week they are shipped, so don't... read more

Q: Can I have two phone numbers printed on my box?
A: Yes! During the checkout process you will have the opportunity to give us two different phone numbers, and if you give us two, we will make sure both... read more

Q: How come you can only ship chicks when they're one day old?
A: Right before chicks hatch, they have just absorbed the last of the yolk. This sustains them during their journey, for up to three days, so that's why... read more

Q: Can I schedule delivery of my baby chicks on a specific day of the week?
A: Unfortunately, no! Chick orders are shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the USPS guarantees us they will arrive no later than the end of the day... read more

Q: How old will my chicks be when I get them?
A: They'll be less than 72 hours old. They ship Mondays and Tuesdays as soon as they're hatched and the birds you've reserved have been packed into your... read more

Q: How come you can't ship just one chick?
A: Unlike other hatcheries that may add "males for warmth" to fill out a small order, we will never do that because we understand how important it is... read more

Q: What if my chick package is late?
A: Please notify us Thursday if your package has not arrived by then--but do not notify us before Thursday. The US postal service is very good about... read more

Q: Do I need to give my shipped chicks vitamins and electrolytes when they arrive?
A: We don't generally think it is a good idea to offer anything but plain, clean water unless your chicks are exceedingly stressed. When chicks are put... read more

Q: Can you ship my chicks via UPS or Fed Ex?
A: No, sorry! UPS and Fed Ex will not ship chicks - only the United States Postal Service will -- and they've been doing it since the 1800s! (We ship... read more

Q: How much does shipping cost?
A: You can check the exact shipping cost to your location by placing the virtual items in your online basket and clicking the "calculate" link. You can... read more

Q: I want to order chicks to be delivered to me, but use a broody hen to raise them. Is there anything special I should know, or will the hen take care of everything?
A: When you are having a broody hen raise new baby chicks that have been shipped to you, first remember that your hen has to be currently broody. If she... read more

Q: Do you ship eggs or chicks internationally?
A: No. If you want to purchase live birds or eggs, you will need to find a local supplier to help you; we do not ship internationally. (We don't even... read more