To ensure that products are still frozen and in the highest quality upon delivery. They are hand packed into a Thermo-Insulated-Styro, with 1-2 gel ice packs. Then placed into a cardboard over wrap for shipping and protection. Fed-Ex 2-day shipping is available seasonably for orders placed by phone between the months of October and January for customers who desire a reduced shipping cost (product may arrive cool to the touch but not frozen).