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I agree totally the amount someone is going to be willing to pay will be drastically different based on what their intentions are. If they are raising food birds probably no more then a couple of dollars per bird at most. If wanting to keep that special kids favorite bird that has turned out to be a roo when he was suppose to be a girl, probably more.
The other issue is peoples reaction to the process, you would have to find the subset niche that can afford to have it done, does not have moral objections, and wants the product (resulting bird) but unwilling to do it themselves.
The more "advertised" your services the more likely to get fringe elements that may be VERY opposed to it, to the point of bringing trouble.
I think all of us learning have thought to some extent if there is a way we could manage to make a couple of dollars w/ our new skill, since we see a huge value and need.
I think it is worth the try for some w/ the right environment, location, needs, skills. I personally have a very good job, and no interest in "borrowing potential trouble" and live in a more rural area. I have several BYC friends here in my area I would do it for just for the practice and to help them, my mentor already does this for many in our area. I do not think she charges anything, just to help. A local vet school does it here for I think near $200 per bird, but they are horrible and have a high mortality (I bet b/c no one ever has it done at those prices)
The other issue is peoples reaction to the process, you would have to find the subset niche that can afford to have it done, does not have moral objections, and wants the product (resulting bird) but unwilling to do it themselves.
The more "advertised" your services the more likely to get fringe elements that may be VERY opposed to it, to the point of bringing trouble.
I think all of us learning have thought to some extent if there is a way we could manage to make a couple of dollars w/ our new skill, since we see a huge value and need.
I think it is worth the try for some w/ the right environment, location, needs, skills. I personally have a very good job, and no interest in "borrowing potential trouble" and live in a more rural area. I have several BYC friends here in my area I would do it for just for the practice and to help them, my mentor already does this for many in our area. I do not think she charges anything, just to help. A local vet school does it here for I think near $200 per bird, but they are horrible and have a high mortality (I bet b/c no one ever has it done at those prices)
Best of luck Kassaundra! 
