Silkie thread!

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Today a woman contacted me to buy some of my culls through Craigslist. I didn't give her my address until the last minute and of course she stood me up. I was so frustrated not only because she didn't show up but because she had my address. I don't want to start being paranoid, but if I give my exact location to her or someone else, they could perfectly break in and steal my birds. At night, they are all in locked up coops but during the day they are in the runs and those are not locked. I am starting to think it would be better to drive in an unknown location with a few birds that I would put in a kennel crate. How do you sell your culls? Do you meet at your house?

 

[ceocka]

Today a woman contacted me to buy some of my culls through Craigslist. I didn't give her my address until the last minute and of course she stood me up. I was so frustrated not only because she didn't show up but because she had my address. I don't want to start being paranoid, but if I give my exact location to her or someone else, they could perfectly break in and steal my birds. At night, they are all in locked up coops but during the day they are in the runs and those are not locked. I am starting to think it would be better to drive in an unknown location with a few birds that I would put in a kennel crate. How do you sell your culls? Do you meet at your house? 

I would definitely meet at a different location! Gas station or something

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Today a woman contacted me to buy some of my culls through Craigslist. I didn't give her my address until the last minute and of course she stood me up. I was so frustrated not only because she didn't show up but because she had my address. I don't want to start being paranoid, but if I give my exact location to her or someone else, they could perfectly break in and steal my birds. At night, they are all in locked up coops but during the day they are in the runs and those are not locked. I am starting to think it would be better to drive in an unknown location with a few birds that I would put in a kennel crate. How do you sell your culls? Do you meet at your house? 

I plan on doing that if needed in a neutral location. I hate when people I don't know, know where I live.

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Thank you. I feel better about meeting somewhere else because I have been putting some much time and dedication (and money) into my silkies, it would be heartbreaking to lose them.

 

[fluffyfeathers]

Is your broody hen a gray?

My friend gave me two duck eggs for my broody last Saturday. Seems that is all she can handle. I candled them and one is veining and one is a dud. My friend has the other 4 and one of hers is a dud too. Due to hatch around Valentine's day I do have her in a small rectangular basket in this corner now. I think she needs some artwork so she doesn't have to stare at a blank wall. I have 2 baskets and the rest of the girls like laying their eggs with Ms. Broody. .

 

[fluffyfeathers]

I usually ask where they are coming from and then suggest a location that is a little closer to them. Everyone has been ok with that so far

 

[drumstick diva]

mama hen chris, I think you should give your broody a mirror to look at then she'd have someone to talk to.

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

Is your broody hen a gray?

She is. Here is another picture of her:

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

mama hen chris, I think you should give your broody a mirror to look at then she'd have someone to talk to.

Good Idea DD. Hope all is well with you.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: The size is okay, but they are so light weight they will tip every time someone gets in or out, and eggs will be broken. A similarly sized clay flower pot will work and not tip. The short ones (I think for bulbs and azaleas and the like) are a good choice.