Throughout the year the U.S. Postal System handles live birds coming through the mail. For local mail handlers, they are usually grown roosters or hens. Often it’s chicks, and occasionally ducklings. Most of the fowl are specially ordered by farmers and local feed stores. The baby birds are also very popular around Easter time. They’ve been symbols of spring – and hence Easter – since ancient times. The egg symbolizes Jesus’ rock tomb from where He emerged after His resurrection. The baby birds hatching from their eggs represent Spring, and new life or re-birth, according to online articles. Whether they’re to be ...