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We have a flock of chickens at our nature center in my suburb (a suburb that doesn't allow chickens, hahaha) to teach children. My children had several school trips to this center. The flock of chickens and a turkey are about 15. Some of the chickens are not opposed to being scooped up, others run away. If your chickens don't LIKE to be picked up believe me, they'll run away, sending a message. I really think you should reconsider @campingshaws offer. By the way, I have a flock of 6. My 2 RIRs love attention and being picked up. My 4 beautiful SLW are brats and beat their wings to cause harm when picked up (they were HAND RAISED). I am also a chicken keeper "outlaw" (suburb that doesn't allow chickens), I've had chickens for over 2yrs, 1 death, 2 vet visits, otherwise, it's been a joy. I'm a nurse and my girls help me forget about my day. Chickens are very silly and comical, they make me laugh!
 
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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.
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You are my spirit animal and living my dream! Good for you!
 
I am very sorry to hear that you have to part with your babies, I definitely understand the pain of having to part with well-loved pets! Is there any chance you're vehicle could drive halfway to meet @campingshaws? When you say your chickens don't do well with children, what do you mean? Are they mean to them or do they simply avoid them? I agree that they will likely avoid kids if they prefer to be left alone but I also understand not wanting them to be chased or picked up. What are some of your reasons for getting rid of them? I just really hope your chickens find a home and it looks like you already have a wonderful offer. How soon do you have to get rid of them? Best of luck.
 

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