A few months back i adopted a pullett that was 'sick' from a lady that has no clue anything about chickens. She had three what I am assuming are leghorns. (dont know if anyone remembers the story of Gracie?) She was egg bound and I took her to try and see if I could save her. She would have died if i didnt. Well, she didnt make it.
Here's the link from her: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/681881/meet-gracie
Anyway, I was contacted by the owner of the remaining two today and she wants to know if I would like to have the other 2 because she is moving and cant take them. She only had 3 total, they were in a closed flock TOTALLY clean and really nice area. not a farm, a city/urban area. No other animals around, no other chickens - totally closed flock of 3. I have inspected these girls - now a year old and they are immaculate beautiful healthy girls. No mites, worms, sores, etc. that I can see. Poop looks good, good weight, eyes bright,etc.
I would love to bring them home - have the room, feed, etc. I am scared to death at the chance of bringing something into my current flock. I had issues with 4 chicks a few months back (only 1 survived) and got really a good scare from that.
Would you guys take them in or let them go?
Here's the link from her: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/681881/meet-gracie
Anyway, I was contacted by the owner of the remaining two today and she wants to know if I would like to have the other 2 because she is moving and cant take them. She only had 3 total, they were in a closed flock TOTALLY clean and really nice area. not a farm, a city/urban area. No other animals around, no other chickens - totally closed flock of 3. I have inspected these girls - now a year old and they are immaculate beautiful healthy girls. No mites, worms, sores, etc. that I can see. Poop looks good, good weight, eyes bright,etc.
I would love to bring them home - have the room, feed, etc. I am scared to death at the chance of bringing something into my current flock. I had issues with 4 chicks a few months back (only 1 survived) and got really a good scare from that.
Would you guys take them in or let them go?
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