Distance means little to me - and I like visiting NE Ohio - and Yes, all hens.
As you may have learned - Buff's are considered fantastic mothers, which I have learned first-hand having one just come out of being "broody" and claiming every egg as her own. I had to go away for a couple days, returning to find her sitting on no less than 10 eggs having been laid over the weekend.
It was relatively easy to break her broodiness, but I did it in a very non-conventional, non-invasive, gentle process that obviously worked.
Re: My Deadline - the sooner the better as I would like to get them situated with time to spare. I am currently boxing my belongings in preparation for my future move and have been getting increasingly nervous over whether or not I'd have to destroy my "feather-kids."
In short - I will be glad to accept your offer, and yes it has been difficult to find someone so willing. As I need to go out of town next weekend as well, I am more than willing to make the move as soon as Today if that works for you. If not, Sunday through Thursday of next week are fine.
I sent you a pm