This is why I can't be a chicken seller

[horsejody]

I had an extra black Jersey Giant roo. He was 3 months old and very sweet. I didn't have enough room for an extra pen for another rooster so I advertised him on Craig's List for $20. Of course I had quite a few responses because JG's are hard to find around here, especially for $20. I ended up selling him to a very nice lady just a few miles from my house. I know she will love him. I know he's in a good home. But I still feel guilty. I have given birds to 4H kids before, but this feels like blood money.

 

[banter]

I feel for ya! I have extra Seb ganders for the same reason!

 

[gapeachy]

my husband gets mad at me cause I give mine away.....I feel bad asking for money....even when I paid good for them....

 

[cherig22]

Why would it be 'blood money'? He is a beautiful roo, and he went to a great home. You can use the money to buy food for more beautiful birds, and he has a new Mom to love him. You would feel better giving him away for free?

You did fine, and he will be happy.

Cheri

 

[ursusarctosana]

I've thought of that same thing and decided it will be better to charge money because I'm sure there are a lot of people who will take a free rooster just for dinner, but if I have a nice, tame chicken that I want someone to take seriously, I think I'll charge some money.