Live Poultry
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Shipping & delivery information for live chicks
We ship live poultry within the contiguous United States only. We do not ship internationally or to Hawaii or Alaska. Chicks are shipped the same day they hatch. Newly hatched chicks absorb the remaining yolk before hatching, which provides nutrients
Chick care & first 48 hours
Bringing home baby chicks is exciting. A little preparation ahead of time makes all the difference in helping them get off to a healthy start. Once your chicks arrive at the post office, you are responsible for picking them up promptly and placing th
Live poultry policies & guarantees
All poultry from The Chicken Coop Company is guaranteed to be of the grade, quality, sex, and breed as described in the breed listing. If an error occurs, please contact us promptly. We will review the situation and make a prompt adjustment if needed
Live poultry cancellations & order changes
Due to our current ordering system, we are very limited in making changes to existing live poultry orders. That said, we are always happy to do our best to help. Please reach out to our team, and we will walk you through your options and help determi
About the Marek's Vaccine
Marek’s vaccination pricing is based on the number of chicks in your order:. 1 to 14 chicks: Flat fee of $7.00. 15 to 66 chicks: Flat fee of $13.00. Over 66 chicks: $0.15 per chick. Chicks are vaccinated as they hatch and are being packed up. If you
About our hatchery & seasonality
Your chicks are hatched and cared for by a family that has been hatching poultry for four generations. With extensive grading to meet the American Standard of Poultry, proprietary packing methods, and decades of hands-on experience, their practices a
Why Am I Seeing “The Chicks In Your Order Do Not Have A Common Hatch Date Available”?
When you’re checking out, you might see this message pop up:. “The Chicks In Your Order Do Not Have A Common Hatch Date Available. Please Change The Chicks In Your Order or Contact Us For Help.”. Don’t worry – nothing’s wrong! This just means the bre