Would anyone like to have two 6-8 week old chickens for free?

I am getting 2 baby chicks to take care of, but we will be unable to keep them when they grow up, so I was wondering if anyone would like to take them for free, shipping covered. I do not live on a farm and would love to have these chickens grow up to lay eggs and live with other chickens. If someone is interested I would love to hear from you! I would ship them in May everything payed for!!
I would be interested if you are ok with them not being free range. I have some pics of my layout. I live between Crystal River and Dunnellon Florida on 10 acres
 

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I am getting 2 baby chicks to take care of, but we will be unable to keep them when they grow up, so I was wondering if anyone would like to take them for free, shipping covered. I do not live on a farm and would love to have these chickens grow up to lay eggs and live with other chickens. If someone is interested I would love to hear from you! I would ship them in May everything payed for!!
I’m interested if still available. I’m in SW Washington
 
I am getting 2 baby chicks to take care of, but we will be unable to keep them when they grow up, so I was wondering if anyone would like to take them for free, shipping covered. I do not live on a farm and would love to have these chickens grow up to lay eggs and live with other chickens. If someone is interested I would love to hear from you! I would ship them in May everything payed for!!
Pics? I might be interested (in Oregon). Do you know anything about them? Gender, breed, etc?
Also, why are you raising them if you cannot keep them?
 
@TheOddOneOut — that is an excellent question!
Yes...I mean, they might have good reasons, like taking in school incubation project chicks, But I would like to know.:)
Sometimes people get chicks for weird reasons.
Here's a funny story:
A friend of mine who keeps chickens was driving by a house on her way to work, and saw 5 young, brightly dyed chicks wandering around in front of it. She pulled over to get a closer look, and saw that the were shivering and weak. She knocked on the door and asked why the young chicks were outside in the 38 degree weather. The man who answered said he had bought them for his four year old daughter for Easter and he said he had put them outside because he didn't want them pooping in the house. When she asked about his brooder setup, he said "What's a brooder?" Right then, his daughter ran outside and grabbed one of the chicks. It pecked her finger. She promptly tossed it on the ground. The poor thing wandered off, peeping in pain and limping. The man then said that he thought the chicks could survive on grass. When she asked what he planned to do with them when they got older, he shrugged.
My friend was horrified by how they were treating the chicks. She begged the man to let her take them, and he finally said yes. They are all doing fine today.
Added: They all turned out to be White Leghorns, 1 boy and 4 girls.
(they are no longer brightly colored. :lau )
 
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Yes...I mean, they might have good reasons, like taking in school incubation project chicks, But I would like to know.:)
Sometimes people get chicks for weird reasons.
Here's a funny story:
A friend of mine who keeps chickens was driving by a house on her way to work, and saw 5 young, brightly dyed chicks wandering around in front of it. She pulled over to get a closer look, and saw that the were shivering and weak. She knocked on the door and asked why the young chicks were outside in the 38 degree weather. The man who answered said he had bought them for his four year old daughter for Easter and he said he had put them outside because he didn't want them pooping in the house. When she asked about his brooder setup, he said "What's a brooder?" Right then, his daughter ran outside and grabbed one of the chicks. It pecked her finger. She promptly tossed it on the ground. The poor thing wandered off, peeping in pain and limping. The man then said that he thought the chicks could survive on grass. When she asked what he planned to do with them when they got older, he shrugged.
My friend was horrified by how they were treating the chicks. She begged the man to let her take them, and he finally said yes. They are all doing fine today.

Oh wow that’s such a sad story because like it I’m sure there are hundreds.

That is true, some people probably do get them for school and other temporary projects.
 
Oh wow that’s such a sad story because like it I’m sure there are hundreds.

That is true, some people probably do get them for school and other temporary projects.
Agreed. It is sad that that happens. And even sadder that there isn't always people like my friend to rescue them.
(Just to say to the OP, I am not saying you did anything like that.)
 

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