I have to part with my girls.

[Shamo Hybrid]

I discussed your place with my family. They agree that it is just too far to drive, and a couple of my girls aren't suitable for children, and need firmer hands. I'm afraid I have to say no.

I think you are being unrealistic in your pursuit of a happy home for your chickens. She seems like she's a great candidate from what I've gathered, and I'm sure her kids have been taught in how to conduct themselves around chickens and how to hold them properly, etc. I mean, I'm sure she was trying to do a favor and help you rehome your chickens so I think you are being a bit unreasonable. But hey, good luck on your search.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Not that it matters to me but OP, are your chickens sick ? I hope you wouldnt be trying to rehome them if so.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Of course not, I know better than that! Big Girl limps, but I'm sure she sprained herself or something.

 

[Kiki]

Of course not, I know better than that! Big Girl limps, but I'm sure she sprained herself or something.

Your birds speak for themselves.
They don't look even remotely sick.

You are wise for your age....some people much older than you don't even think twice about selling sick birds.

 

[MomJones]

I do not visit the vet with chickens, but I have a farm vet that I use for fecals and other things I can’t do myself. I am able to dose meds, give shots, and tube feed chickens and have many times.

I have a place that is highly protected, and I have a place they can forage. They are not the same place. I have lost birds to predators in the past, but none this year (yet). This is my fourth year of hobby farming and after a wave of botulism decimated my flock last year, and countless disasters in years before, I have accepted that losses are part of farm life. I can do my best to keep them happy and healthy for the time they are here, and that is the best I can do.

I support your decision to be choosey, and I understand if you don’t choose me. Kiki tagged me, so I answered.

Wow, my kinda gal. You are my new idol.

 

[2 many chickens]

If I was in your shoes, I'd be jumping for joy if someone offered to take my girls and give them a loving home like that. You turned down a great offer.

You're really being too picky, you're never going to find a home if you don't stop being so demanding and picky.

 

[campingshaws]

Wow, my kinda gal. You are my new idol.

I have a soft spot for underdogs. I picked up a nanny goat at the sale barn in May. Something about her called to me. I nearly lost her to a heavy wormload and anemia, and had to give several daily medications, including injections, to bring her back. Then she went into labor, and I had to pull two of her four babies. This was my second nanny to ever own, and the last one kidded fine by herself. Luckily I had a lady I met on BYC on call, and she talked me through pushing the kid back in and finding hooves to pull when the doeling tried to be born tail first. Because I went in, I had to give a round of antibiotic injections. Those were painful for the nanny so I had to pin her against the wall and cause her pain in her best interest for 7 straight days. On the second day the fourth baby went limp. I milked the nanny and fed him with a syringe. He continued to decline. So we (a friend who is an ER nurse stopped by to see the fresh babies) gave him two rounds of sub-q fluids, multiple oral and injected vitamins, and tubed fluids. After fighting for him for 7 hours he finally let go. Sometimes the little one just doesn’t make it.

You’ll be amazed at the strength you can find within yourself when there are no other options but death. I have a degree in journalism, but here I am running a camp for my ninth summer, and running my hobby farm, accident free (no injured kids), for four years.

Find a good mentor, and you can accomplish anything you’ve ever feared.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Now just a minute. I love my girls and I am GOING to be picky. Besides, the camp place was just too far to go in our undependable vehicles and two of my girls are NOT suitable for children to handle, trust me. And my family agrees to my thoughts.

 

[Cyprus]

Sadly, I'm in Wisconsin. Otherwise I meet every criteria.
1) we pet and cuddle our more approachable girls and boys several times daily
2) everyone gets treat, often. But only healthy treats
3) I have 6 years of chicken experience, have done necropsies and minor surgeries, treat at home and do shots and have an affordable nearby vet. The vet is 5 min away.
4) I have a large barn that houses two coops with insulated walls and solid flooring. The attached run is being revamped to be resistant to all local predators. My chickens free range daily on 5 acres.
5) My entire family is vegetarian. We do not eat our chickens.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Aww, you sound like the PERFECT person for my girls!! Any chance you might come to Texas?!