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Originally Posted by stonykill 

total cuteness

 

 

 

  a handsome young man

 

I called DD over and showed her the pics, "OH my gosh, they are so awesome!"  Yes, we are in.  Now, where would you like to meet to get these sweet babies?  They are awfully cute, ask Cass....

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Originally Posted by happyhensny 

I called DD over and showed her the pics, "OH my gosh, they are so awesome!"  Yes, we are in.  Now, where would you like to meet to get these sweet babies?  They are awfully cute, ask Cass....

 

your killing me....lol.  I'm always thinking of adding. lol. morehens.... a serious disease. 

Stony - PM me if you really want them.

I have more eggs in the bator, put in on 2/24 and just candled.  I am hoping to have MORE Porcelain D'Uccles and a few BBS Orps available.  In there are also a new bloodline of Australorps (LOVE those huge eggs) and a couple Americaunas.  These are due to hatch on 3/16.

Folks, it's time to start planning gathering in or around the Albany area.    I think everyone had fun at the gathering at Annie's last year.  Who wants to host this year and in what month?

I would gladly host, however I have NO PARKING at my house due to some genius locating the septic tank at the end of the driveway keeping all traffic from accessing the lawn beyond.  (Friggin' genius to be sure)

However, in lieu of hosting, I will gladly help with any planning, coordination and record keeping the host/hostess needs help with.  (I ran the Chinese auction last year which garnered $110 for the host family and relieved Annie of having to be two places at once)

Personally I prefer Sunday, cuz I work Saturday morning....but I probably could take Saturday off (since I have only done that once in a full year), esp if it is planned far in advance so I can give the family I work for notice to get a replacement for me that day.

Let's hear it folks.  Who wants to host?  Who wants to organize the food?  Do we want to do a Chinese Auction again?  (I still have the tickets btw)

Last year we didn't have a Porta potty....wasn't really necessary with about 25 in attendance and one of them was in diapers.   If the numbers are going to tax the hosts water/septic system we can take up a separate collection for the porta potty.  Annie found prices of about $110 for the weekend.

I think that Annie found out that she didn't need to make as much food as she did.  (But she didn't have to cook for the family for a week cuz of the leftovers)   The Host family/person shouldn't have many more expenses than the ones attending.   Everyone brings some food to share, their own chair (when possible) and something for the auction (if they can...it doesn't have to be chicken related).   IF we are there enough hours to warrent it we might want everyone to bring their own lunch sandwich and chips or munchie to share.   Usually enough food isn't a problem, but drinks/beverages can be.  (So can ice/coolers...I'll work on that)

So who wants to host?   The sooner we plan the date the sooner we all can start hatching chicks and/or collecting eggs to swap, add to the auction or take pre-orders to be delivered that day.

Hurricaine Irene put a bit of a damper on the party too I think.  Many weren't able to attend because of storm prep work at their homes and then I was so worried about the 2 - 10 x 20 tents blowing away and everyone was kind enough to help put everything away.  The party was great fun and really I made way too much food.  I will make alot of Goulash for whomever hosts this years though.  I actually like the idea of bring your own main item and aa side dish/dessert to pass.  Great idea.  If anyone has any questions about "partying chicken style" PM me or Cass. 

I was just checking the "chickenstock" area of the forum and thought I would share this with y'all.   (since some of you are closer to MA than ALB   )   I was looking to see what dates were already taken so we don't have to try to be two places on the same day.   (which means May 19th is out )

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621304/spring-chick-fling-chickenstock-in-ma-may-19th-2012/10

NH meet/stock   July 7th

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621139/3rd-annual-northeastern-sharkie-chickenstock-nh-july-7-2012-come-one-come-all

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Originally Posted by Cass 

I was just checking the "chickenstock" area of the forum and thought I would share this with y'all.   (since some of you are closer to MA than ALB   )   I was looking to see what dates were already taken so we don't have to try to be two places on the same day.   (which means May 19th is out )

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621304/spring-chick-fling-chickenstock-in-ma-may-19th-2012/10

I checked that one out.  Over 3 hours from us Cass.  

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Originally Posted by Henicillin 

It's definitely time to put the eggs that are sitting out in the garage in my egg basket into cartons.  Alan was bringing the dogs in just now.  The basket, which is chock-full, is sitting on a little ledge by the stairs leading down into the laundry room.  As she passed by, my dog Maggie casually reached over and helped herself to an egg from the top of the basket.    When there are so many in there that the dogs don't have to work to help themselves, I guess I need to box 'em up!

Wait - so the dog just picked one off and....ate it? 

Heni - my friends dog LOVES eggs.  They cannot be left out.  He will eat way too many and have to stay outside for the day.  

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Originally Posted by happyhensny 

I checked that one out.  Over 3 hours from us Cass.  

Close-To-MA here.  I was born and raised over the border in Pittsfield, and I can say without hesitation that, even were I living there now, I wouldn't drive to Townsend - that's a long haul (100+ miles).    Well, I might for a bee colony nucleus, but that's because they're hard to come by.