Oh Craigslist, You Amuse Me So!

[ChickenCanoe]

Wow. I hope someone buys it and moves the chickens into a regular coop and just uses this coop for grow out or broodies or something. So sad.

I teach classes on chickens at the community college. I always tell people how much space they need. I have a handout that clearly spells out the minimum requirements for coops, pens, etc. People don't listen.
One of my students contacted me and said he was ready to get chickens because he just bought one of those high dollar Williams-Sonoma coops which claims it will hold 6 chickens.
I asked him what the measurements were since I know all manufacturers grossly overestimate how many they'll hold.
It turns out the coop is less than 16 sq. ft. and the run is under 12. He also wanted to buy some of my Penedesencas which hate confinement and go nuts when people are around. I also discussed that in the class. They don't listen, nor would I sell him birds of any breed unless he added lots more space.
The run would have about 2 sq. ft. per bird. I told him my birds take up 2 sq. ft. standing still.
What are people thinking?

 

[cskotek]

I teach classes on chickens at the community college. I always tell people how much space they need. I have a handout that clearly spells out the minimum requirements for coops, pens, etc. People don't listen.
One of my students contacted me and said he was ready to get chickens because he just bought one of those high dollar Williams-Sonoma coops which claims it will hold 6 chickens.
I asked him what the measurements were since I know all manufacturers grossly overestimate how many they'll hold.
It turns out the coop is less than 16 sq. ft. and the run is under 12. He also wanted to buy some of my Penedesencas which hate confinement and go nuts when people are around. I also discussed that in the class. They don't listen, nor would I sell him birds of any breed unless he added lots more space.
The run would have about 2 sq. ft. per bird. I told him my birds take up 2 sq. ft. standing still.
What are people thinking?

People are irritating! Why should an "animal" have space? That's right they are just animals they don't need it.. Hate hate people who think that! Lets confine them to a small space see how they like it. >.>

 

[Faith67]

People are irritating!  Why should an "animal" have space? That's right they are just animals they don't need it.. Hate hate people who think that! Lets confine them to a small space see how they like it. >.>

I agree animals need space to run. My chickens have a huge coop and they are so happy. We are about to enlargen it too. So my chickens have plenty of space.

 

[cskotek]

I agree animals need space to run. My chickens have a huge coop and they are so happy. We are about to enlargen it too. So my chickens have plenty of space.

Exactly. I cant stand seeing the holders that people can buy that you house like 5 chickens in a 2 foot x 2 foot area and when they lay eggs they roll down onto a catch.. arghhh!

 

[kuntrygirl]

I LOVE THIS ONE !!!!!!!!! I think I want him!

Meet Walt. He's a very wobbly lamp table looking for some stability in his life. Due to unforeseen circumstances, he recently lost his home, and with the impending storms, is pretty disparate for a place to stay. If you are willing to be Walt's friend and add some stability to his life, pass by the 200 block of XXXXXX ave in XXXX and pick him up.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

I LOVE THIS ONE !!!!!!!!!

I think I want him!

We have two of those!! I have no idea what their names are (Lol) but I hope he finds a home!

 

[ederob]

Funny!!!

 

[Gargoyle]

We have two of those!! I have no idea what their names are (Lol) but I hope he finds a home!

Are yours hens? If so you could get Walt and start a breeding program.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Are yours hens? If so you could get Walt and start a breeding program.

I'll probably be the only breeder, and make lots of money on "rare breed side-table lamps"!

 

[Chickenfan4life]

I LOVE THIS ONE !!!!!!!!!

I think I want him!

Made me ROFL!!!