Price for 5 week old Salmon Favorelle Pullets?

[Birbs]

Recently hatched some of our SF eggs, because we needed a new a new roo for the flock.

Got our roo, but we're not looking to expand the flock any further.
I was thinking about bringing them to auction, but would rather sell local.
Any thoughts on pricing?

 

[nuthatched]

It depends on your area and demand for more exotic breeds. Check your local Craigslist for price basing.

 

[SourRoses]

5 weeks is not an age I usually sell at... it seems a little harder than young chicks or POL pullets. Some breeders seem to add a dollar per week of growth per chick. So just figure out your starting price for day old SF ($5'ish at the hatchery?) and calculate from there.

I wouldn't take birds to auction unless it really can't be helped (urgency). They are more likely to pick up disease there and cause problems for the new owner.

Selling on craigslist and FB groups has worked well for me. On FB you have to find local poultry groups that allow sales (they are out there!) and word your posts carefully.
On craigslist I word all my adds fairly sternly to avoid some spammers and bargain hunters.
Then arrange to meet the buyer at a 3rd location, feed store or gas station parking lot. If they start trying to wheedle on price, I politely decline and pack them back up... never had someone drive away without their new chickens, lol.

 

[Birbs]

5 weeks is not an age I usually sell at... it seems a little harder than young chicks or POL pullets. Some breeders seem to add a dollar per week of growth per chick. So just figure out your starting price for day old SF ($5'ish at the hatchery?) and calculate from there.

I wouldn't take birds to auction unless it really can't be helped (urgency). They are more likely to pick up disease there and cause problems for the new owner.

Selling on craigslist and FB groups has worked well for me. On FB you have to find local poultry groups that allow sales (they are out there!) and word your posts carefully.
On craigslist I word all my adds fairly sternly to avoid some spammers and bargain hunters.
Then arrange to meet the buyer at a 3rd location, feed store or gas station parking lot. If they start trying to wheedle on price, I politely decline and pack them back up... never had someone drive away without their new chickens, lol.

Thanks! I feel the same way about the auctions, which is why we decided to hatch in the first place. I'd hate for them to pick something up

One other question because it sounds like you hatch often. Should I keep a spare pullet around for the roo until he's big enough to be outside? Or do you think he'll be okay for a few weeks?
I wish I could take a few more on permanently, but I don't want to overcrowd the coop.

 

[SourRoses]

One other question because it sounds like you hatch often. Should I keep a spare pullet around for the roo until he's big enough to be outside? Or do you think he'll be okay for a few weeks?
I wish I could take a few more on permanently, but I don't want to overcrowd the coop.

I keep groups of 3 or more chicks, and won't sell less than 2 grown hens together, but usually arrange for 3, especially if they're meant to integrate into a larger flock.
Chickens are social creatures... but as you are dealing with a young cockerel, be aware he may be rough on just one friend when the early competitive behaviors start. Two friends is better, as they can stick together.

Another way you could approach this is looking through your grown hens for any you might be willing to part with. A hen in lay sells easier, but again you should consider the 2-3 minimum for their sake in a new flock.