What would you do if you were me?

[birdlover2]

I have such good news to share. I posted on Craigslist that I had a rooster and three pullets that needed to stay together as they were raised as pets. They are a remarkable flock of calm breeds and very tame. A few people offered me a good price for the pullets but said they couldn't take the rooster.

A college professor who lives on 2 acres about 30 miles away, called and said his rooster had died recently of old age and his 4 hens were 5 years old and would love to take my rooster and three pullets! Perfect!!! A win/win situation.

Then I did what Mrs. K said to do "And then do something called a gate cut in livestock, which means don't agonize, just pick the first one of each breed that comes to hand. Catch them up at night after they have gone to roost, and don't look back, you will enjoy the ones you have left." (only I did it in the daylight).

I now have a lovely flock of 6 young ladies who will provide me with beautiful eggs and garden entertainment for many years.

Thanks for all your great advice.

That's great! Glad your three hens and roo ended up with a good home! U did say before that u could only have 5 hens, however, was that a law, because of family, or your own personal preference? And then why did you keep 6? Just curious!

 

[Vickischics]

I have such good news to share. I posted on Craigslist that I had a rooster and three pullets that needed to stay together as they were raised as pets. They are a remarkable flock of calm breeds and very tame. A few people offered me a good price for the pullets but said they couldn't take the rooster.

A college professor who lives on 2 acres about 30 miles away, called and said his rooster had died recently of old age and his 4 hens were 5 years old and would love to take my rooster and three pullets! Perfect!!! A win/win situation.

Then I did what Mrs. K said to do "And then do something called a gate cut in livestock, which means don't agonize, just pick the first one of each breed that comes to hand. Catch them up at night after they have gone to roost, and don't look back, you will enjoy the ones you have left." (only I did it in the daylight).

I now have a lovely flock of 6 young ladies who will provide me with beautiful eggs and garden entertainment for many years.

Thanks for all your great advice.

They are bound to be a very smart flock. Now, the Professor will have a flock to Homeschool! LOL hahaheehee

 

[aart]

I have such good news to share.

Excellent!!