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[Studio Chick]

They usually won't say anything!!

Been there done that. I know it takes awhile but deal with the right people. I feel for you. Bought a dozen eggs from somebody on here years ago, after day 7 all were all infertile. I texted him choice words and never heard a thing. Scout the people you deal with is all I have to say.

I feel like I do deal with the right people, that is why I will speak to them in private first. The person messaged me back within two hours, apologized and offered the next set free, no questions asked. That's what I call a great contact

 

[NestingHillsSC]

My advice as an owner of a commercial construction company and farmer is, do not rush into anything. If you are wanting to hatch, then having them the least amount of time will net you the greatest rate on return. Everyday that you feed them for goodwill, is less money in your pocket. My chicks are picked up at 2-3 old and I never wonder about where they are going. They are chickens and most are meant for a short life span. I sell 1000's of chicks a year and can't worry about them. Nor will I. Just like my cattle, they are meant to make babies and steaks, in return I get money. My farm ground is meant to have crops on it and all 5000 acres is used for something.

Don't make this a spur of the moment decision, you will more than likely regret it if you do. Do you have any idea what the market for baby chicks is in your area? You may be eating nothing but chicken. What about any licenses, certifications, insurance, etc you may be required to have?

That's good. Smart man you are. I agree. This is the only thing I do. if I have to feed to too long might as well eat them myself. The more you feed them the more of your money goes down the drain. Profit starts to go down the minute you take them out of the hatcher. So the sooner the better.

 

[fire370]

Well the thing is, no one sells chickens here. We are a small town. But just recenly EVERYONE is wanting chickens. They have a hard time getting them here because of weather. And not many people are prepared for chickens but thinking on it, i'll do what the person buying them wants. If they want me to keep them while they get stuff together, i have no problem doing it. And if they want to take the chicken immediately then i will make sure the know how to take care of it. But like i said, im not gunna make a buisness out of it till i know what im doing.

Also, think about this. The older the chick, the more they cost. Price goes up weekly.

Let's say that I sell 1000 chicks at a month old out of "goodwill" and they each eat $2.00 worth of feed in that month. That is $2k of money "left on the table". My general dealings with John-q public is this. Cheaper is better, day olds are so cute and they buy more than they planned on. Majority of the public will buy ten $3 day old chicks before they'd ever think about buying three $8 month old chicks that are awkward and ugly as sin. It's all perception. Catch my drift?

That $2k above will roughly buy 15,000 pounds of feed at my place.

 

[lozerface79]

For ms (mr?) @Bubbles12345
Coop pics ( i got more but internet is slow. So i'll just show you outside and in the coop.)

Hope this is enough

 

[NestingHillsSC]

I hope you meant funny ha ha...

I used to travel up to Greenville several times a year when I was competing in SMAC, but that's been awhile back. Too flat in the Delta to suit me.

Oh... and that's the response I expected. It hasn't worked so far, so it didn't come as a surprise. Soooo... maybe a sample trio???

Yea lived in the delta. Had a place we went to every weekend in Carlton,ms. We called it the hills. haha. Loved it there. And again, no!! hahaha

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

The pip is getting bigger!!

We're hatching in stereo tonight!!!

 

[BullChick]

Baby #1 is on her way!!!! - Ant Farm

 

[LocalYokel]

Baby #1 is on her way!!!!

- Ant Farm

 

[NestingHillsSC]

I hope you meant funny ha ha...

I used to travel up to Greenville several times a year when I was competing in SMAC, but that's been awhile back. Too flat in the Delta to suit me.

Oh... and that's the response I expected. It hasn't worked so far, so it didn't come as a surprise. Soooo... maybe a sample trio???

Actually let me back up. Would love too, but have people all over asking me for these. Still have to breed more for myself. Get frustrating.

 

[BantyChooks]

For ms (mr?) @Bubbles12345
Coop pics ( i got more but internet is slow. So i'll just show you outside and in the coop.)

Hope this is enough

Perfect. It does look like a good size for how many chickens you have, and your run is nice, so that probably isn't the cause of your pecking problems. Might help to hang a cabbage from the ceiling for them to peck at though.