{"id":73044,"date":"2020-07-22T07:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=73044"},"modified":"2020-11-03T02:25:55","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T07:25:55","slug":"basic-steps-to-selling-chickens-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/basic-steps-to-selling-chickens-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Steps To Selling Chickens Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perhaps it\u2019s because your darling little Dora distinctly made it known she was actually a Darius. Perhaps chicken math finally caught up with you and it\u2019s time to do some subtraction.<\/p>\n

Or perhaps your homegrown poultry business is to grow them and sell them from home.<\/p>\n

For whatever reason, you have a chicken to sell and you\u2019ve heard Internet classifieds are the way to go. While posting an ad online just takes moments and is often free, creating an ad that draws attention requires some thought when selling chickens.<\/p>\n

Follow these eight guidelines for drafting a successful poultry sales post.<\/p>\n

Snag Them With Your Subject<\/h2>\n

Most online classifieds sites, such as craigslist<\/a>, present shoppers with a list of ad titles that best match their search parameters. Your chicken is going to be presented by a one-line subject, so the words you choose better make that bird stand out.<\/p>\n

Keep it simple but make it snazzy. \u201cChicken for sale. $10 OBO\u201d is as exciting as doing dishes. \u201cBest Hen in the World Needs Loving New Forever Home,\u201d on the other hand, conveys nothing but your emotions.<\/p>\n

When selling chickens online, select words that describe, not bore or gush. \u201cAdult Cochin Hen, Frequent Layer\/Good Mother, Available Now!\u201d generates interest in a handful of words.<\/p>\n

Remember, your ad\u2019s title is your one and only chance to convince a peruser to click your link in order to contact you for more details. Make it powerful.<\/p>\n

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A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words<\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve caught someone\u2019s attention with your title, capture their interest with a color photograph.<\/p>\n

A captivating photo entices potential buyers far better than a jumble of words. Choose a photo\u2014or several photographs\u2014that best show off your bird.<\/p>\n

Use a full-body shot if you can only use one picture. If you can post more, include a close-up of your chicken\u2019s face and a profile shot.<\/p>\n

A photograph that conveys your bird\u2019s size\u2014standing next to a shrub or feeder for an adult; positioned near a baseball or tennis ball for a chick\u2014will let interested buyers know how big or small your chicken is. Make sure that the photos you choose depict no clutter or household mess, as this tends to turn buyers off.<\/p>\n

Also ensure that only the bird up for sale is in your photograph(s). Showing other chickens creates confusion regarding which bird you’re actually selling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just the Facts<\/h2>\n

Someone looking to buy a chicken most likely will not care about why you named your hen Daisy, that your chicks are the cutest little fluffs ever or that your rooster is great at locating bugs.<\/p>\n

Facts about your bird far outweigh your personal opinions and sentiment, so stick to the facts.<\/p>\n

The more details you provide, the better prepared your potential buyer is when they reach out to you. Providing enough details also ensures you don\u2019t end up answering the same questions over and over again.<\/p>\n

Include such information as:<\/p>\n