the swap at Gilmans is typically the first saturday in May. There were some changes last year in the fall, so I am not sure of the date yet. You can try checking that Virginia Poultry Breeders site. They usually list it.
that is a fantastic swap meet. As anywhere, know what you are looking...
its nice to see so many new folks in VA
anyone near Isle of Wight, we are having a show and swap on Sept 18 - 21, you have to show to swap so we can get you a pass for all 4 days, we REALLY need show birds! This is a small show, you don't have to have perfect birds, we just need a good showing...
roosters97 I am glad you revived the topic!
welcome everyone new!
we in SE VA put together several meets in the spring and early summer with some success! We will be starting again soon with the Isle of Wight County fair and maybe the Southampton County fair
keep in touch and we will keep...
the swap in VA on April 12
I will post this under its own topic also.
Joe Gray auction company
Address is 14089 Robinson Rd
Stony Creek, VA 23882
everyone will bring the birds in to sell off the back of their vehicles, it will be set up so that the backs of the trucks/cars will be facing...
gorgeous rock!
my marans will be copper black, wheaten, golden, cuckoo, and maybe some blues.
I will take pre-orders and/or hatch to order starting in the next few weeks.
I may have a few marans for feb 23. those would be copper black, wheaten, or golden, depending on whatever I decide not...
welcome!
All, I suddenly have a conflict on April 5, I am now looking at april 12.
We are looking for a place just off rt 95 south of Richmond to meet. It will be bigger and more central for many folks than coming to my house would be.
I should be able to find the location in the next...
Poquoson is right across the York river from Gloucester. many people in both have relative in the other. Both were small fishing towns in the past.
so far the votes are for April 5
that should work for me
anyone else? comments?
Margaret
I grew up in Poquoson, we are almost kissing cousins! I hope you'll come to the meet.
I spoke with Don Davis who is secretary of the Va poultry breeders association, and he said so far there is nothing in March or April on their calendar.
Don is also in Gloucester.
how about March 29 or...
We probably need to pick a date. I am trying to get a list of the VA events from the VA poultry breeders group.
I don't want to conflict with any of those. I think that big meet west of Richmond is in may, but I don't remember.
anyone know of any events going on that we need to avoid...
probably about 4-4.5 hours, we used to go up for Orioles games and thats about how long it took to get to Baltimore
not too far, especially if you make it an overnight trip.
Margaret
hello everyone!
I can have a chickenstock here later in the spring. I am working on getting a list of the VA events so I can pick a date in between. I will be counting on ZuniBee to help, and welcome anyone else as well.
AussieSharon, are you going to the NC meet? are we going to caravan...