"People like you" feedstore rant

[TriciaHowe]

I went to my regular feed store this morning (mom and pop) and of course had to pop my head into the chick bins. They are awesome at knowing the breeds and keeping everyone separated. Well anyway I notice a turkey poult in with the bantams and she said they shipped her one with a bad leg - I said ok, looks like a slipped tendon - so she tells me if I want to try and do something with him I can have him. Ok, I don't have anything to loose in trying. He looked healthy otherwise.

So I am checking out with my feed order and some other chicks I picked out (blue and splash LF cochins and some frizzle bantams). Then the guy who puts the feed in you truck comes and she tells him I am taking the turkey so he says hold on I have a New Hampshire pullet that came in that isn't doing well. He had her in the back and was giving her sips of water every few minutes to help her. This was a big guy and he was just cradling this little chick. Gotta love it.... So I took her to.

Thanks to his care I actually think she's going to make it. Not so sure about the turkey because he's a Broad Breasted Red and don't know if having leg issues already is going to lead to an early demise. I will be happy to keep him as long as his legs will hold out, but if not maybe he will make it to process weight....

Just thought I would add this so you know that there are some good ones out there that really do care about the stock that they are in charge of....

Sorry again about the loss of your little ones.

 

[PineappleMama]

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Vasectomy... then at least it won't be spread.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

I have 2 other feedstores I can use in the area, so I will be going to them from now on.
I know there are some good TSC, etc out there, I just havent found one in my area yet.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

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I was in one of our local TSCs this past weekend and they had the same setup. Of course it didn't stop the teenage girl from bending down through the bars and picking up some white leghorn chicks.

Anyway, I was there for a return, complete with a receipt, and encountered the rudest store employee. I chalked it up to her having a bad day and let it go this time but if she is ever working when I'm in there again and has that same snotty attitude, I WILL be speaking to her manager about it.

 

[GammaPoppyLilyFlutter]

How insanely rude! They should take better care of their animals AND customers. Do they have a Yelp? You could write a bad review to warn future buyers.