Free, Buying, Selling & Trading – Rules & Guidelines


  • Hey everyone! πŸ‘‹

    This section is for buying, selling, trading, or giving away chickens, poultry supplies, and homesteading equipment. To keep transactions organized, safe, and fair, please follow these rules:


    βœ… Posting Guidelines

    βœ” 1. Include Your Location in the Title

    • All posts must clearly state CITY & STATE in the title.
      • βœ… Example: “🚜 Tulsa, OK – 5 Rhode Island Red Hens for Sale”
      • βœ… Example: “🐣 Free Chicks – Norman, OK (Pick-up Only)”

    βœ” 2. Be Honest & Provide Details

    • Include age, breed, health condition, and price (or if free).
    • Attach clear photos whenever possible.

    βœ” 3. State If It’s Pick-Up or Delivery

    • Clarify whether local pick-up, delivery, or shipping is available.

    βœ” 4. No Live Animal Shipping

    • Live poultry sales must be local pick-up or in-person exchange.

    βœ” 5. No Illegal or Restricted Sales

    • Sellers are responsible for following local laws on poultry sales.
    • No selling of wild birds, endangered breeds, or restricted items.

    🚫 Prohibited Posts

    ❌ No selling sick, injured, or unhealthy birds.
    ❌ No selling fertilized eggs as “guaranteed to hatch.”
    ❌ No spam, reselling large commercial stock, or misleading ads.
    ❌ No non-poultry-related items (except homesteading supplies).


    πŸ’° Buyer & Seller Responsibilities

    πŸ›‘ Buy at Your Own Risk! – The Rustic Coop does not verify sellers or items.
    βœ” Ask questions before buying to ensure healthy birds & fair deals.
    βœ” Meet in a public, safe location for exchanges when possible.


    πŸ’¬ Have Questions?

    If you're unsure about posting, drop a comment below or message a moderator! Let’s keep this marketplace friendly, organized, and helpful for all chicken keepers! πŸ”πŸ“’πŸ’°

    πŸ“Έ Happy buying, selling, and trading! πŸ‘‡πŸ“πŸ‘



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