Where to find buyers

[ChunkyBirb]

I am happy to say I sold one of my older lavender orp chicks today! I made an ad on Craigslist using the tips you all have given me and I got 2 people asking just today! The buyer is coming to pick him up tomorrow! Here is a picture of the ad I made.

 

[pyaresquared]

What is the best way to find people to buy your chicks? I want to get into breeding. The last time I hatched I waited until after they hatched to find buyers. No one bought them

There are always pullets and chicks for sale on Craigslist in Phoenix. That’s where I first look when I’m buying, and that’s where I’d post a for-sale listing. Include pictures.

 

[WallyG74]

Check to see if KY has an agricultural newspaper. MS has the MS Market Bulletin. It comes out twice a month. Anything to sell agricultural is in there. It’s where I found my first chickens. Anytime I see some in my area and call, they sell out quickly. KY may not have such a thing but I’d give it a look.

 

[Alanzs]

In New Zealand trademe is a good place. That, all the local feedstores and other places that have bulletin boards. Then, after a while, referrals will happen. Good luck.

 

[TARDIS37379]

Facebook banned any animals for sale ads a while back, there are those who have a way around it but they’ll shut that loophole eventually.

 

[Sam Reichert]

What is the best way to find people to buy your chicks? I want to get into breeding. The last time I hatched I waited until after they hatched to find buyers. No one bought them

I would also offer hatching eggs! Just a thought (just offering the thought process of some serious poultry buyers,) hatching eggs are a great way to help avoid/reduce disease in flocks. It’s not that a person assumes they are not purchasing healthy birds, but it just clears their mind, no worries about quarantine for chicks or adults before adding them to your flock. It’s a great option!! (I actually prefer hatching eggs over chicks.)

 

[paintedChix]

I like your new choice of breed (and the reasons you gave for wanting to breed that breed) and LOVE that you were able to sell your boy!

 

[Orpingtons Mom]

I’ve been out of school for about 2 months, so I haven’t really been able to talk to people. I will get in contact with my teachers and tell them to contact me if anyone is interested in chicks. What are some breeds that most people are interested in? I have 7 lavender Orpington hens that I bred last time.

English Orpingtons or American? I have been looking for English Orps blue or lab for some time. I’m looking for hatching eggs...

 

[Vicker]

I only buy chicks that have been sexed or are a sex-linked breed so I don't end up with a bunch of roosters. That's something that would make me hesitant to buy chicks from an independent seller.

 

[cookie warner]

Maybe try a professional looking post with lots of pics and info on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and other social media platforms asking for a buyer to reserve chicks.

I have a neighbor who raises her chicks for 5 months and then sells them for about $35. She has no trouble selling them as there are a people who want to start keeping a few chickens, but don't want the hassle of baby chicks