What is fair compensation?

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I always appriciate some of the chicks. Even though I go into it knowing they aren't mine, I still fall in love with them.

 

[hennypenny99]

If he is doing it just to be nice then I think making him a home cooked goodie is a great idea. You could always offer him some chicks or make him something. I am incubating some chicks for a girl at work right now. I offered, she didn't ask. I don't expect anything in return and I am sure he doesnt either. He may be having fun just watching them grow & hatch. I know I am!

 

[Arielle]

A thank you is always nice. We make maple syrup annually and I used for special thank yous. Maybe there is something special you can do for that person or homemade yummies. Around my community homemade doesn't exist any more. Maybe a special bag of coffee or tea. I'm sure as you spend time chatting about the eggs you will find something that is meaningful as a gift.

 

[danielle82]

clean out his coop for him or turn his compost pile for him, or offer to feed his animals for him when he goes out of town

 

[naakte]

If he said free then that may be the way he wants it. I would personally be insulted if i offered to do a buddy a favor and was offered payment. I say be a pal and buy him a little gift, or a thankyou card.

Donna in Branson

 

[naakte]

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I like damielle's answer even better

Donna in branson

 

[Farmer_Dan]

I'd offer up a chick or two if he wants them. Or help him w/ some chores, that's always nice. My personal rule is to keep money out of it whenever possible.

 

[debilorrah]

If I offer to add someones eggs to my hatch, I expect nothing. If I advertise for bator space it is $1 per egg - especially now since the electric rates are skyrocketing.

 

[Oregon Blues]

It's only 8 chicks, so a cash hatch fee would be small, and to offer a couple of dollars after he has offered to do it for free is an insult.

If you cook, bake him a cake, a pie, or some chocolate chip cookies. If you can, take him a jar of jam.

Show him your joy when you receive the chicks and that will make his day.

 

[Farmer_Dan]

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hrm.... charging people for hatching space.... Maybe this idea will push dw over the top and we'll get a nice dickeys for may day.