I had to block a person today. He's upset that every time he's continually asked for cochin eggs or chicks, I either didn't have any, or the weather wasn't right for shipping ect. He's smarted me off before, and again today.
It would seem to be pretty clear to me, that shipping live animals on days that are going to be close to 100° isn't a good idea?
And, I've told quite a few people that I've heard straight from reputable breeders that alot of birds are arriving late and dead because the p.o. has its head up it's rear end due to this covid stuff.
I've disappointed several people over the last few days who have wanted either Cochins or Orpingtons.
I could have made several sales, and shipped with no guarantees, but, I care more about the animals than to put them through that, and do not want people to lose their money on top of it.
He assured me that Another breeder is shipping birds to him anyway...best of luck buddy!
It takes months and years to raise animals. These Cochins have very low fertility. I don't have all that many hatched, and have to raise them up to choose some to keep myself. I don't have a large flock, and am trying to work on my own line, generation after generation. I've also turned down people that want me to ship Cochin hatching eggs because the fertility is too low and i don't want them to be disappointed.
It's not about selling mass amounts of chicks to make a buck.
Months of collecting eggs, few hatch, besides all the care of the adults through the seasons..they are not low maintenance.
It's hard to put a price on it all?
It's just not worth the aggravation to list what I have available between these type of people and the fb police.
I've seen breeders post that they don't even mess with trying to make their birds available and go through this type of thing..people don't take care of them and accuse you of selling something sick, or use your name to sell in the future ect, so they just take what they aren't keeping to auctions in the Fall. I thought it was a shame because alot of people really interested in the breed miss out, but I'm understanding more all of the time why they do it!
I do appreciate those of you who've gotten birds from me and are working on raising your own, hope you do well!
If you're still waiting to find chicks or hatching eggs of any breed available, keep checking with reputable breeders, and if you're having them shipped, try to get them when temps are mild. I had to search and wait and also endure some loss when trying to get started with my breeds, but it's do-able!
Cheryl
