iPad mini ordered 01/02

Yes, is difficult to do that when expecting a new Apple product. But everything is suffering. I wouldn't check until it gets past the expected delivery date provided in your confirmation email. If it is going to come earlier, they will provide you with an update to the shipping and when it is sent, they will provide you with a tracking number as well. Good luck.

Supply and demand. Chip shortages, supply chain delays. There are a lot of things. When you made your order you were also provided an expected delivery date. Just have to be patient.