What do you do with chicks?

[nunlef]

Hi,
I'm setting my first eggs on Tuesday, and am very excited

. My problem is, I don't actually need anymore chickens. My other problem is, I'm already planning a second hatch.

I do have 2 people that are interested in my unwanted chicks with this first hatch, but I'm wondering how reliable Craigslist ads are. What I mean is, does anyone sell off extra chicks on a regular basis? I have a starter set of FBCM and would like to breed for refined egg color, but my husband won't let me keep more than 14 chickens at a time.

Thanks,
Heather

 

[speedy2020]

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It depends on the buyer. You can put ads on Craigslist or any where else as long the price is reasonable and honest about it.

 

[bullpup95]

You could update your profile so everyone knows at least a geographical area you are in, there are plenty here that would probably take them off your hands. JMHO I don't trust Craig's List for anything! Also there is probably a state or local facebook page dedicated to poultry or livestock swaps in your area, it's usually a great place to find buyers or traders.

 

[nunlef]

I'll look for a face book page. I did try to get my kids to join 4h, but the meetings are too late at night for us.

I would be afraid to sell to anyone on here. I don't really know anything, the plan is just to pick the chickens that fit the profile the best, and then let nature take its course (for one week each month

) I wouldn't want anyone involved in showing to get stuck with a chicken from an amateur. It seems marans people tend to be awfully serious about their chickens

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I think I'll update the profile anyway, just in case there is someone who wants a couple test chickens

 

[nurse_turtle]

It's a struggle for many of us to limit our hatching. It's important for each of us to hatch responsibly and have plans cemented for the future of each little chick.

 

[can you hear me now?]

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Of that is the case maybe you should find out if you should be afraid to sell to BYC members. We are a valuable resource when it comes to chickens.

 

[nunlef]

right now, I only have 2 hens and 1 roo that are good enough to consider breeding. the others are off on their coloring, or not enough leg feathers, or not a dark enough egg. I would estimate not producing more than 8 chicks each month, and that is only if the girls decided to lay everyday the week they were fertile (i.e. probably never

). I am trying to find 2 blue hens, but they are few and far between - so I'll stick with the 5-8 chick number for now.

I also worked with rescue dogs for a few years, and propagated corals as a hobby. My policy has always been to only give animals to people with enough sense and experience to care for them properly. That being said, I've only been to 2 chicken shows, and everything else i've learned has pretty much been from the community here

so I guess I could try to sell all of my extras here, and then blame it on everyone that gave me advice if something goes wrong