“We ordered 10 Austrolorp hens, 2 Roos, and 3 Wyandotte hens in October 2022. Upon arrival, 1 Wyandotte was lethargic and almost DOA. We got her out of the box, gave her water with electrolytes and she died within an hour of getting her and putting her into the brooder. We also noticed that we had 1 Austrolorp that was blind in one eye and had an abnormal growth/tumor (She lived about 6 happy & loved months before finding her gone in the coop). 1 austrolorp was actually not Austrolorp at all, and ended up being a Barred Rock (we still love and adore our Barbara). One of the Roos is not even a full Austrolorp and has off characteristics that do not match the breed. I have had chickens my entire life, and never had this many problems or this sick of chickens in my life.
If you want healthy, true to breed chicken babies, DO NOT order from MyPetChicken.”
We are very sorry to hear that you had an early loss, a deformity, and a wrong breed. Although these are not common occurrences, especially on one order, our policies certainly do cover these things and we are sorry that you did not reach out to us as soon as you were aware there was an issue. We have been in touch with you directly to offer some options.
“Hardy as could be even if they were not the nicest. I was super disappointed this year when they were sold out of this breed and I could not get them again. This breed was not nice to me, but they were the very best as far as survival. These girls never were the ones chosen by hawks, they never jumped the fences to get eaten by foxes, they never had a problem in the cold, and they never really got sick like my goldens. They were with me for many years until an unknown creature got in. They were feisty, cautious, large, excellent layers, and good girls.”
“Of 8 chickens, 1 passed away in 1st 48hours. Chick was eating and drinking, vent opening was clear and didn't appear sickly. The rest are doing fine.”
“We absolutely love our sweet Poppy the Black Australorp! She was purchased as a day old chick in May 2019. She is nearly 4 years old now and still laying. Poppy is very friendly and docile. She doesn’t mind being picked up or carried around. I will point out she is one of my most talkative hens. Poppy also has something to say! But she’s not overly loud unless singing her egg song. Otherwise it’s more like she is just chatting constantly. She is very curious and is frequently supervising us when cleaning the coop or will follow us around the yard with her list of requests and complaints. Sweet chicken and one I would certainly order again!”
