Selling chickens question

[chickenmom1]

I have to thin out my flock and sell some of my good layers. How much would you charge for a 2 1/2 year old laying hen. I don't know how much to sell them for.
thanks,
J

 

[zazouse]

I would say 7 to 10 dollars because egg production has most likely slowed down.

If they are good broodies that could be a good selling point even for an older hen because they will sit for years even if they no longer lay eggs everyday.

 

[ranchhand]

Depends upon the market in your area. Check the local Craig's List and papers to see what others are asking. Then ask a little more!

 

[MjChickens]

I usually charge $10 and then if people to offer me $7-$8 I am okay with that.

 

[ga_goat]

Here in south Ga . a grown hen will bring 12 to 15 even at an auction , I generally ask the 15 here at home and depenging on pen pressure will usually take 10 if offered , roosters on the other hand seldom bring 8 at auction and 3 to 5 here at the pen , all this is heavy type chickens , silkies , polish , cochen , they go case by case .

 

[geebs]

I would charge what the going rate is for your area... Here it is 15 dollars... I get that or more at auction. Check CL

 

[booker81]

Apparently if they are Brahma, you can ASK $100 for three of them (two hen and a roo)....but I don't suggest it. ( http://lansing.craigslist.org/grd/1864627899.html )

Guy around here sold off a lot of layers and pullets at $5 a pop, he sold over 50 in one day at that price. (I got 5 from him for $20, he gave me an "extra").

I see average of about $5-10 for laying hens here, depending on breed. EE's are more popular and I see the CL listings go fast for those at $10.

 

[chickenmom1]

thanks everyone.
j