Sad day at the Post Office

[Foghorn]

Today when I went to work, I heard those familiar peeps. I knew right away someone was getting chicks today! I went to the area we keep them and peeked inside the box. It was an order of 25 or so chicks. However, only 6 were alive. The rest had frozen. I felt horrible. I can't believe that we (the post office) could let this happen. I understand that we really are pushed for time and the truck drivers may not care that much, but you would think we could make exceptions. I couldn't imagine recieving my order this way.

 

[hillshouse]

That is so sad. I feel so sorry for the people that had to pick up that order. I have been worrying about my order coming in this weather, but I have alittle over a week to go and the temps are on the way up here.(KY) Sometimes I think that some postal workers don't know about baby chicks and their for need warmth. They probably think they are packed to survive anything.
moni

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Oh Gosh, that IS sad.
Did you notice who the hatchery was? I'm shocked any hatchery would be shipping live birds / chicks in this weather.

Lisa

 

[jjthink]

Immensely sad. And wrong. Those poor little babies. Good question about which hatchery.

 

[Henriettahen]

awwww poor birds! I hope the others made it

 

[Foghorn]

It was Murray McMurray Hatchery. But in their defense, it was packaged very well. The usual box, plus a corrugated box wrap inside. I honestly believe it was negligence somewhere along the way in handling. The box was treated gently, just not, in my opinion, kept warm enough.
By the way, half a dozen more of the same boxes were dropped of at an office prior to this one. I can only hope those chicks experienced a better fate.

 

[SpottedCrow]

Poor chicks and poor person who ordered them.

 

[bigzio]

Too bad, that is a shame. I've heard good stories where the driver would put the peeps up in the cab with him by the heater with toons to listen to. I guess not in this case though.

bigzio

 

[Mike_Winters]

my problem is useally the shipment because some of these people dont know what FRAGILE and LIVE means because i recieved two ducklings with broken spines

 

[mudhen]

So sad! Poor little creatures. Their new mom must have been heartbroken to see that.