2009 Texas Chickenstock, 5/23/09 - See My Page for add'l details

[allen wranch]

What color are your Brabanter chicks ?

 

[allen wranch]

Yes, Chickenstock is upon us.

I have a feeling this year it is going to be HUGE ! There are so many new Texas members and lots in central Texas alone.

I am still keeping track of everyone and will update the master page soon.

In the past we had a potluck dinner and a purple poultry exchange (everyone brings an inexpensive wrapped poultry related gift and we draw names. Children participate too in their on drawing.) We spent a lot of time talking and getting to know each other.

People also brought birds/eggs to exchange after making prior arrangements with individuals.

However, I am open to new ideas and anything else you want to do.

Only change I would like to make is to expand the potluck. In the past my husband and I cooked a brisket and everyone else brought sides, desserts, cokes, etc. Because of the economy and the number of participants anticipated, it would be nice to include others making a main dish too. Is that OK with everyone ? We can decide who brings what after I get a good head count.

Any ideas, games, themes ????? What have you done at other similar events ?

I am excited !

 

[barnwife]

I don't know about bringing a main dish uless its from a restaurant...I will be traveling almost 2 hours to get there...thats a long way for a casserole lol.

Maybe something I could keep in a cooler and throw on a grill for folks? a good size chunk of beef or something?

I dont know exactly... Keep us updated!

 

[Lanissa86]

What time does this start and go on til'? I really want to come this year but have a baby shower the same day! I am aiming to try and be at both!

I'll make my Famous Southern Comfort Cake with almond and walnuts if I do come!

 

[allen wranch]

People usually start arriving 10 - 11 am. We eat at noon, have games, then finish up 3-4. Welcome to stay later.

 

[Lanissa86]

Sounds great! The baby shower is from 3-7 p.m


U can count me in!

 

[fowlrus]

WOW

Can't wait for the "Southern Comfort Cake" nevr taste one but heard how great they are. Is this same as "better than sex cake?"

 

[Lanissa86]

Nope! I think its BETTER then "better than sex" cake! lol.

I make sure to put a little extra "comfort" in the cake as well...

 

[havi]

Im thinking about coming, but I have to see if its in my budget first. We just had a major vet bill for one of our dogs and now I think I have to take my cat in also.

Does anyone have any LF Araucanas or Black Copper Marans that will be coming?

 

[fowlrus]

I have some right now, Wade Jeane line, from very dark eggs.


fowlrus/Angie - home of the showgirl/silkie and marans.