Should I, or shouldn't I ???

[mowin]

So wife and I will "hopefully" be moving in probably 2 months as long as everything goes well with the sale of current home and new home. I was planning on getting a few chickens after we get settled in, and I get a coop/run built.

Anyway. I was just asked if I want 6, two yr old RR. Owner needs them re homed ASAP. I'm concerned the gals might get too stressed out moving twice in a short period of time and most likely into two different coops, as the one I would build now would be temporary.

I would love to have them, but I think it's just too much to take on right now.

 

[Rose Quartz]

So wife and I will "hopefully" be moving in probably 2 months as long as everything goes well with the sale of current home and new home. I was planning on getting a few chickens after we get settled in, and I get a coop/run built.

Anyway. I was just asked if I want 6, two yr old RR. Owner needs them re homed ASAP. I'm concerned the gals might get too stressed out moving twice in a short period of time and most likely into two different coops, as the one I would build now would be temporary.

I would love to have them, but I think it's just too much to take on right now.

I think making small coops will take longer than you think. You should have a place ready for them before you get them.

If you are worried about it being too much for you to taje on right now it probably will be.

Having them seperated into 2 groups would be fine.

Moving 2x in 2 months might be a bit stressful on them, but unless theyre already sick and just hiding it... they should be fine. They might stop laying for a while from the stress.

 

[beccaWA]

It's so tempting to bite off more than we can chew, but I would pass. Wait until you get set up in your new place, and have the time to scope out a proper place for the coop/run before you jump. Having to "hurry" and build a new coop at the new place while moving and already having chickens would be too much, IMO.

 

[1muttsfan]

Sounds like you are not quite ready.

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

Of course it's easy for us to say, without any emotional attachment to the situation, but I have to agree. I'd wait. There are lots of breeds of chicken, do you know what kinds you like? What characteristics you're looking for, practical and/or aesthetic? Personally, if you're just starting out and don't have a coop built yet, I'd wait, build your coop in your own time and then get what you want when you're ready. I feel bad for those hennies, but that isn't your responsibility to fix. I don't mean to be harsh, but just give you permission to say no? If that makes sense? Some of us are rescuer-types. Now, if you get them, YAY and welcome to chicken keeping land! We're here for you either way. Practicality? Wait. Follow your heart? Well, only you can decide.

 

[dlastra]

I would be willing to take 2 of the hens you have been offered. I have 2 Rhode Island Reds that are 3 yrs old. One has gotten peritonitis twice and I worry it may be chronic. Both times she has been treated by my chicken vet. I am praying she won't have to be euthanized as she is so sweet. If so I worry about my remaining girl so she would need company.

 

[dlastra]

Of course it's easy for us to say, without any emotional attachment to the situation, but I have to agree. I'd wait. There are lots of breeds of chicken, do you know what kinds you like? What characteristics you're looking for, practical and/or aesthetic? Personally, if you're just starting out and don't have a coop built yet, I'd wait, build your coop in your own time and then get what you want when you're ready. I feel bad for those hennies, but that isn't your responsibility to fix. I don't mean to be harsh, but just give you permission to say no? If that makes sense? Some of us are rescuer-types. Now, if you get them, YAY and welcome to chicken keeping land! We're here for you either way. Practicality? Wait. Follow your heart? Well, only you can decide.

 

[dlastra]

Of course it's easy for us to say, without any emotional attachment to the situation, but I have to agree. I'd wait. There are lots of breeds of chicken, do you know what kinds you like? What characteristics you're looking for, practical and/or aesthetic? Personally, if you're just starting out and don't have a coop built yet, I'd wait, build your coop in your own time and then get what you want when you're ready. I feel bad for those hennies, but that isn't your responsibility to fix. I don't mean to be harsh, but just give you permission to say no? If that makes sense? Some of us are rescuer-types. Now, if you get them, YAY and welcome to chicken keeping land! We're here for you either way. Practicality? Wait. Follow your heart? Well, only you can decide.

I would also be interested in 2 of the blue laced wyandottes

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

I say........ GO FOR IT!

 

[dlastra]

So wife and I will "hopefully" be moving in probably 2 months as long as everything goes well with the sale of current home and new home. I was planning on getting a few chickens after we get settled in, and I get a coop/run built.

Anyway. I was just asked if I want 6, two yr old RR. Owner needs them re homed ASAP. I'm concerned the gals might get too stressed out moving twice in a short period of time and most likely into two different coops, as the one I would build now would be temporary.

I would love to have them, but I think it's just too much to take on right now.

I responded below but want to post reply here too. I would be willing to take 2 of the Rhode Island Reds.