Advice on getting rid of flock? NE Florida

[Linniex]

Hey everyone! My husband has been going crazy with his flock lately and now wants to sell most of them (about 80 birds). We live in Duval county, Florida (Jax).
he is saying he can sell them on Craigslist for $8-10 each. But it’s craiglist and I’ve never trusted it (i had issues early in with it). We have had a flock of chickens for 10 years, in the past we would take the older birds to a butcher , or the auction, but both are gone now.

any creative, humane thoughts in re-homing , or selling , or having these processed? I cannot find a processor, and if I did I wouldn’t be sure what to look for. We have between 60-80 birds, most about 2 + years old .

 

[Ruby Rogue]

If you list your breeds and ages and post in your home thread (state thread) someone here may be interested.

 

[littledog]

You might try getting in touch with the Agricultural Extension for your county. Ours has processing equipment we can rent, as well as info on reputable places to buy, sell or trade agricultural type things.

 

[Linniex]

You might try getting in touch with the Agricultural Extension for your county. Ours has processing equipment we can rent, as well as info on reputable places to buy, sell or trade agricultural type things.

Great idea! Thanks! Our AG center is great!

 

[CluckNDoodle]

We actually have a local facebook group near me. It may be worth checking if you also have one.

 

[Linniex]

If you list your breeds and ages and post in your home thread (state thread) someone here may be interested.

Good idea! I’ll check it out! Thanks!

 

[Linniex]

We actually have a local facebook group near me. It may be worth checking if you also have one.

Y’a know I left FB in 2016 and never looked back. I miss the marketplace a little bit not enough to go back. I just refuse. thanks though!

 

[Aapomp831]

Craigslist is actually great. I couldn’t sell any birds until I signed up for Craigslist. Just make sure your husband is with you whenever anyone comes to pick up... it’s really not that scary.

 

[littledog]

I've had great luck with Craigslist, bought and sold things many times with no weirdness - but I've also heard the horror stories and don't blame anybody for being cautious. Probably depends on the area you live in, as well.

 

[CatsandCrops]

Do you have a local co-op? Ours use to do weekend sales - people would bring different animals and/or produce to sell at a little farmers market. They also had a board where people could post items for sale. That may be worth looking in to?