This is the first time for me ordering chickens and many many years since I have raised any.I ordered 7 barred Plymouth rocks from Strombergs. I ordered them March 4th . They told me it would be summer or fall before I would get them. I received an email on May 15th that they have shipped. I live in southern Colorado and got them the mrning of May 17th. They had nice bedding and even food in the box. All the chicks arrived every healthy and lively. Yelp has terrible reviews for Strombergs, but my experience with them is positive and I'm very satisfied. Oh by the way the lady on the phone said they are getting 300 orders a day so be patient.