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[monarc23]

The way he worded it was a lil odd however i completely understand him.


I know a few rabbit breeders (when i was into show rabbits) who had this ONE SAME lady come to their home (she never gave her name....or her number) she'd come to see your rabbits, and buy one.....then the next day OR just several hours later you'd go back out to check on your rabbits and a whole litter of new born rabbits would be gone. She mainly took kits, but she has been known to snatch adults too.

I'd probably let people come here, but I don't know it scares me.... meeting sounds MUCh better with my outside birds that i cant watch 24/7.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

I suggest you invest in one of two of those $2 reciept books from Wal-Mart. *If* they are truthful, you have a record of who they are, their address, phone number, and the date that they visited. Even if they don't buy anything, I would write their information down. After they give it to you, have them repeat it verbally to see if it is the same. If they are dishonest about it, they probably will not remember what they just wrote down.

Good luck! I probably would have freaked out. Good thing I have good neighbors that watch out for me.

 

[byrandom]

I don't like people coming out to my house and avoid it if at all possible. Many days there is no one there, or just one person.

I think that they were just explaining to you that they "didn't think you were crazy.." but that there are crazy people out there, and they are taking provisions to keep those crazies from going to their house. Maybe they have small children, elderly parents, or are elderly themselves (I have met up with many elderly gentlemen who looked like they could have been easily overpowered).

If it were me, I would meet the person, if they had something I was interested in. If I was window shopping, or wanting to just go take a look at their flock, I guess the answer would be a resounding "No!"

In my opinion, I wouldn't let the seller come to my house for the same reasons they wouldn't let me come to their's.

 

[pamperedpoultry]

He may be just a li strange or cautious... Or he could be tryin to make a few free bucks off of ya and dont want you to know where he lives. Anyhows I'd go with your gut instinct... He may be trust worthy and he may not.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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Nobody knows this person, and probably most of us do not want strangers at our house. I think it is unfair to assume he has intentions of ill will just because he expresses caution.

If you don't like any deal or circumstances you don't buy the seller has the same rights whether we like it or not. Give the guy a break as his name on eggbid has been used in here. Not fair to damage his reputation over unfounded feelings.

 

[pamperedpoultry]

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Nobody knows this person, and probably most of us do not want strangers at our house. I think it is unfair to assume he has intentions of ill will just because he expresses caution.

If you don't like any deal or circumstances you don't buy the seller has the same rights whether we like it or not. Give the guy a break as his name on eggbid has been used in here. Not fair to damage his reputation over unfounded feelings.

I never said he was one way or the other.. No one knows. Unless someone actually knows this person. thats why I said to go with ya gut instinct...

 

[Buster]

After reading a couple of recent posts here, I have decided that I will just meet people at the feed store a mile from my house for chick sales. Bio-security, personal security, etc.

I do have people who stop by and want to buy birds from me that they see wandering around my property. This year I am purposely raising some that I can sell to those people so I don't have to negotiate on the birds I really want to keep.

 

[pamperedpoultry]

And if your certain you want what ever it is he's got... Ask him If he would meet you at a public place close to where he lives.. Like a gas station or a walmart or something. That way you dont have to pay shipping and he's more comfortable cause your not coming to his house. That way if you are "CRAZY" ha ha j/k but you'd be in public and he'd have a chance to get a way from ya...

Oh and sorry if I offended anyone I never ment no harm in my reply. Just was tryin to say no one knows for sure unless they know him or have bought from him.

 

[Shared Acres]

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I was at a pound and they had a kitty litter box next to all the doors with bleach water where everyone was supposed to dip their shoes.

Might be good to know/use if anyone has visitors.

 

[therealsilkiechick]

if u r wanting to pick up the eggs not just to save on shipping but also so u can see his stock. then i'd ask to meet him someplace like a store or something safe for both of u and tell him u r to close u don't want to pay shipping. i'd also say u'd rather meet to get them somewhere else due to biosecurity reasons and that u agree their is weirdos in this world so just to be safe u don't have people drop by ur house either.

i'd ask to see pics of parent stock and siblings from this specific flock. any reputable breeder will be more than glad to provide u with all the info and pics u r asking for. it is not unreasonable to ask to see pics of his flock it allows u to see potential of what stock may hatch out and lets u know what u r buying. i see both of u just being cautous in my honest oppinion. if u really truely would like to get some of his stock then tell him that and see if he objects to a mutual meeting place.