Should I, or shouldn't I ???

[mowin]

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.

Sounds like you are not quite ready.

I think your both right. Timing is off. I'll wait till I've got time to invest.

 

[mowin]

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

I think I found a good home for the gals. Buddy of mine lost 4 last week to a Fischer. He's repaired his "predator" proof coop and run, and is very happy to take them on.

Thanks for your willingness to help out. If this doesn't work out I'll let you know.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

I think I found a good home for the gals. Buddy of mine lost 4 last week to a Fischer. He's repaired his "predator" proof coop and run, and is very happy to take them on.

Thanks for your willingness to help out. If this doesn't work out I'll let you know.

You know, you could give just one to the person in here asking and make her happy! Just saying.

 

[mowin]

You know, you could give just one to the person in here asking and make her happy! Just saying.

I get it.... but your forgetting one detail. There not my birds to give away. I gave my buddies # to the owner and I just heard from him and he went and picked the gals up.

 

[Tesumph]

You know, you could give just one to the person in here asking and make her happy! Just saying.

It’d be kinda sad to split the flock up like that even if he could give them away, no?

 

[1muttsfan]

They probably will do better in a group, single birds often do not integrate well into new groups.

 

[SurferchickinSB]

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 you should be ready to house and meet their needs. It is kind of a lot of work and sounds like you would be too busy right now. I think you would also be much happier if you did your research before getting your chickens and also investigate all the different breeds available and choose the right one for your situation.