I sold some chickens HELP - some died! Best way to package when sold?

[maf2008]

Rubberband the feet.... to lay them still in the box. They got out anyway.
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[shay20]

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I would think that is more stress on them. especially in the heat.

 

[maf2008]

In a "grocery" plastic sack with their HEADS out. Then in a box with lid shut and breathing holes.

I let people choose their own chickens... and set aside until all paid for and packed. This was then worst day EVER for packaging chickens.

Not everyone has a wire cage to take home a chicken ..... what do I do then?

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[shay20]

You can use totes cut big holes in them all over enough that they cant get there head out.

Or a box same thing make sure it has a lot of cut holes in them.

 

[Maryallison]

yes.....like the others are saying, have the buyers bring their own cages. When I have bought chickens I brought rabbit cages. Gets hot down here in Florida too.

 

[TexasVet]

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I hate to be rude, but are you nuts??? How would you like to be wrapped in plastic and stuffed into a box for transport in this Texas heat? You'd croak too! If they don't have something adequate to transport the chickens in, then don't sell them! Simple as that.

And chasing them around is crazy too. Pluck a bunch off the roost early in the morning, before sunup, and put them in a smaller area so they can be caught more easily. I have a 6x10 dog kennel that I use as a "preview" pen. Then they can pick the ones they want.

My buyers also have to arrive before 9 in the morning or after 7 in the evening. Being out in the midday heat isn't good for humans either.

Kathy, Bellville TX
www.CountryChickens.com

 

[spectrumranch]

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OMG........ and again OH MY GOD!

Cruelty 101!

Please do not laugh...

NOTHING IS FUNNY ABOUT THIS.....

Not everyone has a wire cage to take home a chicken ..... what do I do then?

JUST OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD>>>>>>>>DON'T SELL THEM TO PEOPLE NOT SMART ENOUGH TO BRING A CAGE OR CRATE.


By USDA standards- putting birds in a gunney sack is not acceptable for transporting birds. I understand that this is common practice with alot of people. If the birds are not over crowded in a gunney bag it is not a problem. BUT once the bird or a few (max) birds are in the bag- do not leave in the sun! Make sure they are in a well ventilated spot. THERE IS NO need to tie or band legs before placing in the bag. AND no need to cut a hole in the bag for heads to stick out!

If the birds can stick there heads out through a hole- they get more stressed by trying to get out/ If they are just in the bag they remain calmer.

DO NOT OVERCROWD! CRATES ARE BEST. Best to move birds in early morning or later evening when temps are cooler.

Randy​

 

[Camelot Farms]

Maybe letting them pick their birds is being 'too nice'. Not that the customer shouldnt have some say, but as the seller you could let them know that all of your birds are healthy and good producers and you will be setting aside however many that they want.

I learned the 1st time I sold birds that I didnt want anyone around watching me chase chickens around the coop/barn...that is a sight I wouldnt want to end up on youtube...lol.

Then I do as some of the others have recommended, I put them in a small pen or a carrier of sorts and the buyer is responsible for bringing an appropriate method of getting them home.

Just my thoughts...

 

[PeepsInc]

It's always the buyers responsibility to cage & transport. Some sellers buy that huge 2 inch chicken wire(CHEAP) Slap together simple framing,and staple them in..... I felt bad for the birds at the auction crammed into boxes with barely any holes. I cracked the lid, & the heat poured out. It was about 70 degrees outside. It must of been 110 in that box. Buy the end of auction there were animals that had over heated. I live in NY, I cant imagine the heat where you are.....

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

Have some appropriate boxes on hand and offer to sell them to those without. Otherwise they can bring their own.