Consolidated Kansas

[chicken danz]

Oh Grrrr!

I've been waiting all morning for a person to call to say they were on their way to come get the lemon cuckoo orpington chicks I have. I have held them the last two days with a verbal guarantee they would buy them. So they wait until 11:00 AM after saying they would be here this morning to call and say the changed their mind. I have someone else planning to come later this afternnon for some lavenders and someone else on Sunday wanting some. I sure hope they don't back out as well.
This gal said her husband was having surgery in a couple weeks. And would call back after he had recovered. I certainly hope I have no more to offer her then. I need to move these birds ASAP.

 

[zigzag45]

So, since Drama is now a roo (quick gender change there!) - how do I find a good home for him? Craigslist? For free? Do I charge $15, more or less, for him? If I charge, am I more likely to find someone that will keep/raise him instead of eating him? If I do free, more people would be interested.... I think I'm a bit attached to that bird.

zig zag yep that certainly looks like a roo. I think I can see saddle feathers forming on him. Brahmas are awesome birds. I would think someone who isn't restricted would love to have him. I got my original brahmas from cackle as well and they are awesome quality for hatchery birds.

 

[deb516]

Is a polish considered a standard breed or bantam

 

[chicken danz]

You could put an add on Craigslist or join this group where you would more likely sell him to be a breeder. https://www.facebook.com/groups/275183675880038/
I certainly wouldn't price him over $7-$8 at most. Most roosters just become stew unless someone is needing a breeder.
Deb there are two classes of Polish. There are standards and bantams. So it would depend on which you had.

 

[deb516]

 

[deb516]

That is my poli

 

[deb516]

Oops hit wrong button, that is my polish

 

[zigzag45]

Thanks - I'm not a Facebook user so that leaves me with CraigsList. I just put him up for $5. We'll see what happens.

 

[cleansquared]

Well day 3 in a row of the crested legbar laying i guess all the eggs are comming from her any one have some thoughts on this?

 

[dwink2]

Hello all! I have been lurking for days since I first found this thread. I am a newbie and just got a new shed that we are turning into a chicken/turkey/goose house. I am planning on using pine shavings as my litter and have heard that it is a good idea to sprinkle some food grade DE in it. I went to Orschlen's and saw a bag of DE in with their chicken stuff so I bought it. I am confused now because it does not say "food grade" or "feed grade". It is Manna Pro Pure DEfense. According to other posts on here it appears that I should not use this in my chicken house. I guess that I will have to return this and look for another brand somewhere else. I was wondering when you all get your food grade DE at? I can find it online but the shipping is horrible.

Thanks for any advice. When I get my feathered friends all settled in I plan to visit and chat often but right now they are just keeping me too busy.