Chicks are all gone :(

[SimplyForties]

After a crazy week, I've accepted a position as caretaker of a small farm in sw Virginia. After 31 years living here, I'm selling my house and all my possessions in Texas and moving next month. I really agonized about my chickens and finally decided that the smarter thing for both me and my birds would be to sell them to someone here and then get new ones when I get up there. (I may be scrounging for laying hens in Va, if anyone has any spares

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A man came yesterday and bought all 8 of my 5 week old babies, my portable run and all my misc. chicken paraphernalia. I was so sad to see them go. I keep looking out there and then having to remember that they're gone

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I know I'll like my new chickens but I sure miss my babies!

 

[Chickie Mamma]

You'll have more chickies before you know it!! Good Luck on the move!

 

[lux_interior]

 

[SimplyForties]

Thanks Chickie Mama! I just noticed your location. I used to have a good friend in Sherman. Lovely area!

 

[Southernbelle]

Virginia will be glad to have you!

Where exactly are you moving to?

I've just started over myself, but we have some wonderful breeders here! AussieSharon and bishopschickens are more towards the central part of the state, but they have beautiful birds!!! Shortcake1806 has beautiful Delawares!

 

[lurky]

WOW...... thats a huge life change........very brave of you and also a great way to experience new things. I hope everything works out for a wonderful new life. Best Wishes

 

[SimplyForties]

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Just outside Hillsville, in Carroll County. I'm about 90 miles west of Roanoke. Thanks so much for the names! I'll be posting all over the buy/sell board when I get up there!

 

[noitulover]

welcome to VA!!

i'm from the Midlothian/Powhatan County area, which is like 15 minutes from Richmond! (cap city!)

what part of SW VA?

sorry to hear about your chickens though

 

[Gonzo]

Thats so sad! you'll like virginia though! I'm sure you'll be able to get more chicks!

 

[birdlover]

You did the right thing but I know how awful it is to look outside and the yard is empty!

I'm
wa-ay up north, close to DC in Fairfax, Va. There's TONS of BYCers here in Va. You're moving to a beautiful area and I'm sure you'll love it. Congratulations!

Forgot to say, I'm so glad you're sad because you sold your chickies and NOT because they were all killed by a predator! Whew!