Delivery Options

Delivery Method	Estimated Delivery Time
Live Poultry (USPS Priority Mail)	Delivered within approximately 72 hours of shipment
Merchandise (Standard Delivery)	Delivered within 5–7 business days after shipment
Local Pickup	Available on scheduled date only (Quakertown, PA & Mason City, IA)

Merchandise Returns (Non-Live Items)

Returns accepted within 15 days for damaged or defective items only
Items must be approved by Customer Service before returning
Refund or exchange will be issued upon verification

Non-returnable items:

Gift cards

Important Notes

Delivery times are estimates and may vary
Shipping minimums may apply to ensure animal safety
Replacement orders must meet minimum shipping requirements
If replacement is not possible, a refund will be issued instead

Shipping Information

Shipping Schedule (Live Poultry):

January–August: Ships 3 days per week
September–December: Ships 1–2 days per week

Important Delivery Information:

Live poultry is typically held at your local Post Office for pickup
Customers must collect orders promptly upon arrival
Orders not picked up within 8 hours will void the 48-hour guarantee
Uncollected poultry may be rehomed by USPS (no refund or reshipment issued)

Returns Policy

Live Poultry

Due to the perishable and biosecure nature of live animals, all poultry sales are final
Returns and exchanges are not accepted under any circumstances

Composition and care

48-Hour Livability Guarantee

Live poultry is guaranteed for 48 hours after arrival
Any losses must be reported within:
- 48 hours (via phone or email)
- 6 days from ship date (via website form)
Photo evidence may be required
Approved claims will receive a refund or credit (not exceeding original purchase price)

Exclusions:

Incorrect shipping details provided by customer
Failure to pick up order on time
Improper care after delivery

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Rhode Island Red Day Old Chicks

Rhode Island Red Chickens are a popular dual-purpose breed that is a familiar standby in many chicken coops. As the name suggests, this breed was developed in Rhode Island, and is the state’s official bird! Rhode Island Red hens are calm and are among the best layers for a heavy breed. Hens can lay around 4-6 brown eggs per week, but rarely brood, so you’ll have to find someone else to sit. Roosters may become aggressive. Males and females are lovely shades of deep mahogany red, are hardy in all climates, and are an excellent free-range choice. Read more about the Rhode Island Red Chicken on our Breed Spotlight over on the Meyer Hatchery Blog.

Curious about the difference between the New Hampshire Reds and the Rhode Island Reds? Read more over on the blog!

Rhode Island Reds mature early, with an average mature rooster weight of 8 1/2 lbs and hens reaching 6 1/2 lbs. Our Rhode Island Reds are “production” strain.

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