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4/11/12 at 7:37pm

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Hi fellow Virginian's.....I'm from Fincastle, just outside Roanoke.

howdy neighbor.

Karen - k.i.forgot (it's a ham thing...)
Welcome to the Zoo! 2 Morgans, 2 Minis, 1 Standard Poodle, 3 cats, 3 pet birds and the chickens.

Dorkings and bantam Cochins mostly, with a few others here and there.

And of course, my wonderful Hubby, who puts up with me and keeps me in check when I start to get crazy.

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Karen - k.i.forgot (it's a ham thing...)
Welcome to the Zoo! 2 Morgans, 2 Minis, 1 Standard Poodle, 3 cats, 3 pet birds and the chickens.

Dorkings and bantam Cochins mostly, with a few others here and there.

And of course, my wonderful Hubby, who puts up with me and keeps me in check when I start to get crazy.

Feather Anatomy Guide - Genetics Simplified - My Website

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4/12/12 at 4:29am

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Hi Ki4got...are you in Roanoke or in the surrounding area? How long have you had chickens? Nice to know someone is close by...may need some advice.. I get my chicks in May and my coop and run are ALMOST complete.

1 WONDERFUL Hubby, 2 Australorps, 2 Barred Rocks, and 2 Buff Orpington's. Oh yeah...thousands of bees too!

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4/12/12 at 1:33pm

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So, I'm in the Fredericksburg area and would like to know where I can buy supplies; does anyone have some input? BTW, I'm new to all of this, and just tring to map a gameplan.

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4/12/12 at 2:10pm

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Come to tractor supply in Fredericksburg for chick supplies. There is a swap there this Saturday. Several folks with birds for sale.

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4/12/12 at 3:50pm

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ok anyone in the roanoke area headed to the Gilmanor swap? I've got a truck with back seat and willing to drive if anyone wants to meet up and share gas money. hauling chickens is OK too. 8)

Karen - k.i.forgot (it's a ham thing...)
Welcome to the Zoo! 2 Morgans, 2 Minis, 1 Standard Poodle, 3 cats, 3 pet birds and the chickens.

Dorkings and bantam Cochins mostly, with a few others here and there.

And of course, my wonderful Hubby, who puts up with me and keeps me in check when I start to get crazy.

Feather Anatomy Guide - Genetics Simplified - My Website

Karen - k.i.forgot (it's a ham thing...)
Welcome to the Zoo! 2 Morgans, 2 Minis, 1 Standard Poodle, 3 cats, 3 pet birds and the chickens.

Dorkings and bantam Cochins mostly, with a few others here and there.

And of course, my wonderful Hubby, who puts up with me and keeps me in check when I start to get crazy.

Feather Anatomy Guide - Genetics Simplified - My Website

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4/13/12 at 2:19pm

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I have to work tomorrow...does this event occur often?

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4/13/12 at 3:51pm

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Fredericksburg tractor supply swaps are once a month.

Gilmanor on May 5th is the largest. It is near Ashland.

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4/13/12 at 6:26pm

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Hi fellow Virginian's.....I'm from Fincastle, just outside Roanoke.

Hi Kay56, I live in Roanoke City!

Mom to 2 kids, 2 cats, 1 fish, and 11 girls (Haley - banty, Nutmeg - Buff Orp, Teddy - Red sex link, Bella - Tetra Tint, Pepper, Salt and Dot - Dominiques, Summer - Welsummer, Cheeky and Muffin - EE, Freckles - Speckled Sussex) And the wife of one very wonderful husband who puts up with me and my chickens!

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4/13/12 at 6:27pm

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Ok...sounds like fun..Thank you for all your help Glenmar!

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4/13/12 at 7:33pm

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Hi Real-redhead...where about in Roanoke? Two of our 3 sons live in Roanoke City... How many chickens are you allowed to have in the city? Are you enjoying raising chickens? This is my 1st attempt and my chicks will arrive the first of May. Any words of advice for a beginner ??