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post #2211 of 2635
9/8/12 at 12:48pm

I just got back from the Illini Poultry Show. I was disappointed to find they didn't have a supplies vendor there this year. I asked about it and they said the one they had contracted with before had a scheduling conflict this year so they didn't have one.  barnie.gif

 

It was still fun to walk around and see the different breeds.  The fellow I got my SLWs from won Best of Breed and Reserve Champion American with one of his pullets!  There were so many more bantams than large fowl....sad.png   No New Hampshires for me to compare mine to.  Oh well, I guess that means I'll have to find another show to go to this fall.....probably the Lebanon, Indiana one....10/20,...anyone else going there?

 

 

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post #2212 of 2635
9/8/12 at 1:40pm

I did not make it to the show.  I have my grandbaby and we were way off on our schedule. 

 

Sorry to hear it was not as good as you hoped.

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post #2213 of 2635
9/26/12 at 7:02pm

any one interested in a pair of califorina valley quail young pair would like $20 for the pairmale

 

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We can see a thousand miracles around us every day. What is more supernatural than an egg yolk turning into a chicken? our family consist of me the mom Chris the dad Olivia the daughter. 2 Pugs 12 Silkies 2 frizzles 5 buff orpingtons 2 barred rocks 4 mixes, 4 muscovies 1 magpie, 1 pekin, 1 mix 1 Cockatiel 3 Ball Pythons & 2 Guinea Pigs 1 rabbit
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We can see a thousand miracles around us every day. What is more supernatural than an egg yolk turning into a chicken? our family consist of me the mom Chris the dad Olivia the daughter. 2 Pugs 12 Silkies 2 frizzles 5 buff orpingtons 2 barred rocks 4 mixes, 4 muscovies 1 magpie, 1 pekin, 1 mix 1 Cockatiel 3 Ball Pythons & 2 Guinea Pigs 1 rabbit
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post #2214 of 2635
9/26/12 at 7:12pm
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any one interested in a pair of califorina valley quail young pair would like $20 for the pairmale

 

female

 

I wish I were closer.

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There are too many breeds and varieties in the world to have them all... but its too hard just to choose a few.

Currently breeding Bantam Orpingtons, Anconas, White Faced Black Spanish, and RC Rhode Island Reds.  Also have Buff, Blue Swedish and Runner ducks along with Chinese Geese.

 

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Proud Member of the UOC 
There are too many breeds and varieties in the world to have them all... but its too hard just to choose a few.

Currently breeding Bantam Orpingtons, Anconas, White Faced Black Spanish, and RC Rhode Island Reds.  Also have Buff, Blue Swedish and Runner ducks along with Chinese Geese.

 

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post #2215 of 2635
9/27/12 at 7:18am

Hello fellow Illinois chicken people!  New to the chicken life and having a ball so far.  Just wanted to introduce myself in here.  My name is Christina and right now I just have 3 young roosters but am in the process of building a chicken house (ok so hubs is doing that).  Just here to learn what I can.  

 

These are my boys Frick and Frack and Elvis:

 

 

 

I figure if they make it out here in the boonies I can get some hens in the spring.  Have already planned on doubling my chicken run.  

Christina

 

Vom Germannhaus and the Retired Rooster Ranch

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post #2216 of 2635
9/27/12 at 7:32am

Welcome Christina!!!!!  Your boys are beautiful!  You'll find alot of knowledgable people here  to help you !!frow.gif

I'm Sandy!  Mom to 3 terrific sons, Grandma to 2 wonderful grandsons. I have 6 SS,  7 EEs,  3 CMs, 4 Cochins (2 blue, 1 part.. 1 Red)  1BA, 1BS, 1 SLW, 1 GLS, 1 CWL, 11 Beautiful Mixes, 8 Silkies, 2 SF/Silkie,  Broody sitting 10 Split Coro. SS eggs and Coming soon a dozen Pure Coro. Sussex Eggs!!

Rooster are Zeus (Orpington), Oliver and Rally (Sal.Favs) Blackbeard (SF/Silkie) and Truffle...

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I'm Sandy!  Mom to 3 terrific sons, Grandma to 2 wonderful grandsons. I have 6 SS,  7 EEs,  3 CMs, 4 Cochins (2 blue, 1 part.. 1 Red)  1BA, 1BS, 1 SLW, 1 GLS, 1 CWL, 11 Beautiful Mixes, 8 Silkies, 2 SF/Silkie,  Broody sitting 10 Split Coro. SS eggs and Coming soon a dozen Pure Coro. Sussex Eggs!!

Rooster are Zeus (Orpington), Oliver and Rally (Sal.Favs) Blackbeard (SF/Silkie) and Truffle...

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post #2217 of 2635
9/27/12 at 2:23pm

I still have most of my poultry for sale... Shoot me an offer, worst I can say is No.

Also open to trades! ;o)

Does anyone have a list of swaps for Illinois? There has to be at least a couple in the fall time, Yes?

Chickens - (Naked Necks, Easter Eggers, Ameraucanas, D'uccles, and others.)
Call Ducks - (Blue Bibbeds, Greys, Chocolates, Whites, Silvers, and Butterscotches.)

Guineas - (Pearl Greys and Royal Purples.)
 

New for 2013: Blue Paint Silkie Project
 

~Steven

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Chickens - (Naked Necks, Easter Eggers, Ameraucanas, D'uccles, and others.)
Call Ducks - (Blue Bibbeds, Greys, Chocolates, Whites, Silvers, and Butterscotches.)

Guineas - (Pearl Greys and Royal Purples.)
 

New for 2013: Blue Paint Silkie Project
 

~Steven

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post #2218 of 2635
9/27/12 at 2:33pm

Kankakee Fairgrounds Swap is October 7. 

 

 

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post #2219 of 2635
9/27/12 at 3:43pm

I was told about this one, haven't been able to make it yet.  http://www.theonlyoblong.com/fleamarket/index.html

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There are too many breeds and varieties in the world to have them all... but its too hard just to choose a few.

Currently breeding Bantam Orpingtons, Anconas, White Faced Black Spanish, and RC Rhode Island Reds.  Also have Buff, Blue Swedish and Runner ducks along with Chinese Geese.

 

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Proud Member of the UOC 
There are too many breeds and varieties in the world to have them all... but its too hard just to choose a few.

Currently breeding Bantam Orpingtons, Anconas, White Faced Black Spanish, and RC Rhode Island Reds.  Also have Buff, Blue Swedish and Runner ducks along with Chinese Geese.

 

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post #2220 of 2635
9/27/12 at 6:00pm

I am down sizing my flock for the winter.  We plan to butcher most of the extras, but I thought I would check first to see if anyone is interested in buying some of this years pullets.  They are all mixed breeds from good laying stock.  I also have a couple roosters from Cackle Hatchery that my girls raised for 4H that they would like to sell rather than eat: a blue cochin rooster and a splash cochin rooster. 

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