Free, Buying, Selling & Trading – Rules & Guidelines

• marketplace-rules

• TR

  The Rustic Coop Admin Staff member

  2/7/25, 1:58 PM

  Hey everyone! 👋

  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:

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  ✅ Posting Guidelines

  ✔ 1. Include Your Location in the Title

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

  ✔ 2. Be Honest & Provide Details

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

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

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

  ✔ 4. No Live Animal Shipping

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

  ✔ 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.

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  🚫 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).

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  💰 Buyer & Seller Responsibilities

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

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  💬 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! 🐔📢💰

  📸 Happy buying, selling, and trading! 👇🐓🏡

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