Solitary chicken - need advice

[jennym]

Hello all,

 

First of all, please note that I am not asking for a new home for my ladies - I know this is not allowed on this forum! But I'm having trouble finding a new home, so I'd like some advice on how to find one.

 

OH and I have moved to Germany, and my 2 hens are currently in the (very good) care of my ex-flatmate, who is now our tenant. I am home once a month and pop over to give them a 'big clean' (dismantle and clean the Eglu) and check that everything is okay. He does not want them permanently though, as he's a keen traveller and moves around a lot. They are fine for now but I don't want to take advantage of my friend's good nature!

 

So far I've put them on Omlet marketplace (with price 0) and Backyard Chickens, with one or two inquiries but they didn't work out. They are 3 years old and laying has slowed down, so I've advertised them honestly as not laying much any more, and I think this puts people off. I really want them to go to an experienced home so I'm reluctant to put them on pre-loved or gumtree, for example, where many non-chook people will see the ad. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks,

Jen

[Beantree]

You probably need to target someone with a much bigger setup than a town garden Jennym. As they are taking on potentially problem 'pets' they will need experience and enough space to have non-productive hens. So really they need a retirement home and few people will take that on. I have a couple of sites where you might get a better response, but the housing and run would have to go with them I think; PM me if you like. Unfortunately we are not in a position to help.

[Olly]

Your best bet is probably to sell them with the Eglu. I'm afraid not many people will take on hens that are old and non- laying.