Craigslist *Safe* ??

[Feathered Wings]

I have been thinking of selling my chickens on Craigslist has anyone had any experience doing this.

Is it Safe?

 

[hikerchick]

I sold a bunch of guineas and a whole mess of packing peanuts on CL; also unloaded a piano, a non working computer, and some eggs.

I also sold a baby goat that way. I interviewed people pretty strictly for that one. I wanted my baby to be loved.

Additionally, I got my garage cleaned out by posting a bunch of stuff I wanted gone for free.

Just be careful. If someone gives you a bad vibe, don't give out your address.

 

[CoopCrazy]

I dont allow people at my house... I meet them somewhere public..

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

I would just go with your gut and if they sound like good people go for it and if they dont, *lose* their number...

I have used craigslist alot, and have had good luck, besides a couple no-shows.

Good Luck!!

Jason

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

i have rehomed many a chicken on craigslist. i have used the Pet section and the Farm and Garden section. If i have a number of birds for sale, i use the Farm and Garden section. If i am trying to rehome one or two birds, i prefer the Pet section.

i generally do not respond to emails i receive from people who can't complete a grammatically correct sentence or do not include their name. i really like when someone responds with some information about themselves or expresses how much they would like my particular bird, or has raised that breed for years.

Just be clear in your ad about what you want and expect from a responder and take your time choosing to whom you want to reply. And if you have concerns about a stranger coming to your house, just schedule the meeting when you can have a friend or two there. But in general, yes it is safe on craigslist, especially in the Farm and Garden section.

 

[Feathered Wings]

Thank you i was told by a friend to try it but my Dh said you know a girl got killed doing that.

But i'm going to try it my friend sold her goat 5 minutes after she posted i need that kind of response.
As pigeon and dove folks know they reproduce faster than you can sell them LOL

Thanks for all your responses it puts a more positive note on it for me

 

[hikerchick]

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I think the girl who got killed actually met someone at a hotel. I could be wrong, though, but that is how I remember it. When you start meeting strangers in hotel rooms you are taking awful chances.

Just use your common sense.

 

[klf73]

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X2 - except my dh usually does it, he doesn't feel safe with me doing it, just in case...maybe bring a friend if you don't have a SO
eta- missed the dh thing, could he do it for you, the meeting?

 

[Feathered Wings]

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X2 - except my dh usually does it, he doesn't feel safe with me doing it, just in case...maybe bring a friend if you don't have a SO
eta- missed the dh thing, could he do it for you, the meeting?

Yes my DH gave me instructions that he and my son will be with me when they come.
I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[quail newbie]

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I think the girl who got killed actually met someone at a hotel. I could be wrong, though, but that is how I remember it. When you start meeting strangers in hotel rooms you are taking awful chances.

Just use your common sense.

The girl that got killed was selling her "services" and met a crazy guy at a hotel. I think I would meet them in a walmart parking lot, there are always tonnes of people there