First swap, anything I should know?

[Shannon33]

I am new and going to my first buy/sell/trade meet up at the local feed store. I have some silkies babies to sell that will be a month old by then. I was wondering what a reasonable fee would be for one month old birds (just pet quality) and also if I needed to bring anything like small boxes to give people or will they have their own containers? Also, anything I should know about buying other birds from people, like what to look for/what to avoid. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[apc]

I always bring extra boxes to swaps, i dont want someone to leave because they didnt have a box for their item

that way they have to come up with a better excuse not to buy

 

[groveguy]

Swap meets are a blast!

Good luck and have a great time!

 

[bargain]

I've never brought anything home from a swap but I would encourage safe poultry management.....Isolate the bird or birds you bring home from a swap, including any birds you do not sell.... That will help prevent your bringing any ill health/disease to your regular flock.....so be sure you have a place set up for isolation!

Hope that helps. Nancy