Yes, most all of our packages of baby chicks you must pay a ship/handling fee, but there are a few chick packages that are not charged this ship/handling fee. Internet orders automatically figure your shipping/handling fee for you with online orders. Mail-in orders or phone orders use our shipping chart. The shipping/handling fee covers postage to your Post Office, shipping box, padding, nesting, any heater or Hydro Aid, supports 5 Cackle Hatchery climate controlled delivery box trucks to the airport or regional centers, 2 postal computers/support cost and provides for the Cackle Hatchery live arrival guarantee. Most of our supplies, books, incubators, brooders, and medications are FREE shipping when an order is $25 or more. Supply orders for Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands will require additional fees for shipping.