Southern Rise Farms FAQ's
Southern Rise Farms FAQ covers:
NPIP-certified chicks shipping, hatching eggs, frozen cuts, AL pickup, ordering, and our 24-hour DOA credit.
In the Southern Rise Farms FAQ, this section answers breed, NPIP, and vaccination questions.
🐥 Chickens & Eggs
What breeds of chickens do you raise?
We specialize in premium American Bresse chickens, known for gourmet meat quality and excellent egg production.
Are your flocks NPIP-certified?
Yes, our farm is NPIP-certified, so our chicks and hatching eggs meet strict health standards and can be shipped nationwide.
Related: About our NPIP certification
Learn more:
NPIP official site ·
USDA APHIS overview
Do you vaccinate your chicks?
Chicks are sold unvaccinated or vaccinated (for an extra fee), allowing you to manage flock health your way.
Can I choose the sex of the chicks?
Day-old chicks are straight run (unsexed). At 8–12 weeks, we offer pullets (hens) and cockerels (roosters) separately.
The Southern Rise Farms FAQ explains live-chick shipping, hatching-egg packing, frozen cuts, and local pickup.
📦 Shipping & Pickup
Do you ship live chicks?
Yes. Day-old chicks are shipped via USPS Priority Mail and carefully packed for safe travel. Older chickens are only shipped via USPS Priority Express, in an size appropriate container.
Details: Live chick shipping & packing · Shop: For the Coop
USPS standards:
Publication 52 §526 – Mailable Live Animals
How are fertile eggs shipped?
Hatching eggs are shipped in protective foam/cardboard shippers inside USPS Priority boxes.
Details: Hatching egg packing & timing · Shop: Hatching Eggs
USPS standards:
Publication 52 §54 – Eggs
Do you ship frozen chicken?
Yes, but only for Alabama addresses. The frozen Bresse chicken cuts are shipped in insulated boxes with gel packs.
Details: Frozen shipping & cold packs · Shop: For the Table
Guidelines:
USPS Pub 52 §55 – Meats & Meat Products ·
USDA FSIS – Mail-Order Food Safety ·
USDA FSIS – Safe Temp 165°F
Alabama rules:
Alabama Cooperative Extension – Poultry
Do you offer local pickup?
Yes, local customers in Alabama may pick up orders at the farm. No shipping charges, but the box fee does apply.
Pickup info: Local pickup instructions · Contact us
This part of the Southern Rise Farms FAQ outlines pasture-raised care and feed.
🌱 Farming Practices
Are your chickens pasture-raised?
Yes, all flocks are raised on fresh pasture with supplemental fermented grain for strong natural growth and flavor.
Pickup info: Local pickup information · Contact us
What do your chickens eat?
They forage daily and are fed a balanced, locally sourced fermented grain mix.
Do you raise other animals?
Our current focus is on Bresse chickens and premium poultry products.
Health & safety:
CDC – Backyard Poultry Guidance
The Southern Rise Farms FAQ details ordering, ship timing, and our DOA store-credit policy.
💳 Ordering & Policies
How do I place an order?
Orders can be placed directly through our website. Choose your product, add it to your cart, and check out securely online.
When will my order ship?
Chicks ship Mondays and Tuesdays. Fertile eggs and frozen products ship within 2–5 business days.
What happens if my chicks or eggs don’t arrive safely?
We guarantee live arrival on chicks and safe delivery on eggs when shipped. If any chicks arrive DOA (dead on arrival), we will issue a credit to your Southern Rise Farms account for the value of those chicks. Please text or email photos to us within 24 hours of delivery so we can assist.
Policy: 24-hour DOA store-credit policy · FAQ: Ordering & Policies
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal through our secure checkout.
Can I pick up locally?
At checkout, simply select Local Pickup as your delivery method.
Once your order is placed, we will contact you directly by email or text to coordinate a pickup time that works best for your schedule.
If your question isn’t covered in the Southern Rise Farms FAQ, we’re happy to help.
📞 Contact
How can I reach Southern Rise Farms?
You can reach us in any of these ways
Email:
Text MessageSouthern Rise Farms FAQ Resources
USPS Detailed Shipping Information
USPS Publication 52 (current): Index & chapters · Latest PDF