STEVENSVILLE, Mont. - Local chicken farmers are scrambling to adjust plans after continued USPS mailing delays. Farmers tell us it s causing widespread business problems that could lead to less supply on grocery store shelves and less selection in restaurants.Â
A USPS embargo against shipping live animals has been lifted but one local poultry farmer said the economic damage has already been done. Inclement weather two weeks ago caused a package backlog, further delaying air shipments of chicks. Saturday they were en route once again, making their was from an Iowa hatchery to Living River Farms in Stevensville. Co-Owner Beau McLean said their plans have been hindered during hatching season and he s worried shipping delays could become a regular problem.