Live Chicks & Fertile Hatching Eggs are shipped out 1 to 5 days from the order date. Transit may take 1 to 3 days.
Live chicks are shipped by the hatchery using USPS Priority Mail, a fast and safe way for them to travel. As soon as your chicks ship, you’ll get a USPS tracking number so you can follow their trip. You can also track your package directly on the Gone Broody website to see updates anytime. When your chicks are close, make sure to coordinate with USPS about the best plan — local post office pickup or delivery to your home. Most chicks arrive in 1–5 days, healthy and strong, and it feels good knowing you can track and plan their arrival every step of the way.
Fertile eggs are shipped in strong molded bulb egg cartons, cushioned with soft paper padding, and packed inside tough mailers to keep them safe on the way to you. This keeps eggs safer and the packaging better for the earth. The hatchery no longer uses foam shippers because the foam had a 5% breakage rate and raised concerns about waste. The hatchery changed to molded cartons in 2021, and it made a world of difference. Now breakage is extremely low — just 1% out of 6,000+ orders. Safer eggs, smarter shipping, and cleaner for the planet.
Shipping Disclaimer: Gone Broody processes and dispatches all orders promptly. Once live chicks or hatching eggs are accepted into the USPS system, all transit times and delivery dates are solely the responsibility of the carrier (USPS). Priority and expedited shipping options reflect estimated timeframes only and do not guarantee a specific delivery date. As the named recipient, you are responsible for contacting USPS directly for tracking updates, delays, or delivery inquiries. Shipping delays are not eligible for refund through Gone Broody. Any claims for delay must be filed directly with USPS.
USPS Claim Help
If eggs ever arrive damaged, you can file a claim with USPS and get a refund for the insured damage. Just take clear photos of the eggs and packaging, keep the box or envelope in case USPS asks for it, then go to the USPS claims page and click File an Insured Mail Claim. Enter your tracking number, upload your photos, and submit. USPS will review the claim and send your refund. Breakage is very rare now, but it feels good to know your order is protected.
