[Steph Hen]

There's just different levels of care! (Customer and animal!) I wouldn't sell any of my birds if I had even one sneezing or looking poorly. Last time I was at aberdeen mart there were some sneezing and with weepy/closed eyes, it's a disgrace.
And scaly leg mite - do people actually think this is ok? I've not been to an auction yet and not seen birds infected with this. Sorry, rant over.
I'm sorry your birds are dying/not improving. I hope you can return the lot for what you paid, and get an apology and her word more aren't getting sold till they're all healthy - although it's hard if she's a friend... Live and Learn I guess?

[lord flynn]

I think backyard keepers can have birds carrying e.g. mycoplasma, and not even be aware of it-it might only show itself when birds are moved and stressed. Your friend though, is intensively keeping stock-not even her stock but unknown stock. Sudden changes in temperature or cold chicks lowers their immunity as well. Sorry you are losing them


if she has that many-even though she's not keeping them past a certain age-does she not need to be DEFRA registered?

[ScotsGirl]

Not a friend thankfully just an acquaintance . Took them back and got refund. Whether they get to vet as planned I don't know.


Will try and listen to my gut next time. Wasn't happy they were boxed up for me so will make sure I pick my own next time.

[lord flynn]

Will try and listen to my gut next time. Wasn't happy they were boxed up for me so will make sure I pick my own next time.

some poultry people are as bad as horse people wrt to not letting the truth stand in the way of a good story I was never sold ill stock but I was sold stock that wasn't what it was advertised as as far as breed and age was concerned! Glad you got a refund.