new page for 2014 is here https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/maine-chicken-swaps-stocks-and-shows-2014
This page is where we will have the current swaps listed and I will try to keep that updated. We usually also have a separate thread for each swap that lists who is bringing what and who is looking for a special something at a particular swap. PM me with any updates, new swap listings, or links to swap pages and I will post them.
All animals offered for sale/trade whether or not any money changes hands, should be healthy and in good condition. Sick or diseased animals have no place at the swap, and if you have sick animals at home, please stay home to avoid spreading any commutable disease. Many can be carried on your clothing or shoes. The owner/seller is responsible for all sales and to be sure they are following Maine state law. If you have questions, you can send me a private message or call the AG or Food dept for current rules concerning what items you are offering for sale.
The state does send representatives to the swaps and they may or may identify themselves as a state employee. If you are not proud of what you are selling, you probably should not be bringing it to a swap. See bottom of post for the swap rules and be aware some swaps have different rules, so these are the general rules for the maine swaps as outlined by the state and general store policy.
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Update: the word from the state is they are discussing whether or not to require that anyone selling poultry at these swaps to be NPIP tested. They may be doing random testing at the swaps for pullorium and AI--change, just random testing for AI at this point. There is talk of the 90 day permit where the birds you are showing are tested vs the farm test they are currently trying to implement which would be good for 1 yr.
Swaps
October
Oct 12th Saturday Waterville TSC Farm swap 9-2 (pending weather)
located on 10 Kennedy Memorial Dr Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 877-7775
**rain date is sunday**
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332325400203733/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-swap-thread-for-july-dec-2013-tractor-supply
Oct 12th Saturday Lewiston TSC Farm Swap/ Farmers market 9-2 (last of the season, call store to confirm)
location: 1619 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME (207)795-8828
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/755359/lewiston-maine-poultry-swaps#post_10703872
https://www.facebook.com/groups/363049040477066/
Oct 12th Saturday Sanford TSC Farm swap 9-2
located on 1770 Main St, Sanford, ME (207) 490-0034 (last swap of the season- call store to confirm)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/758695/2013-sanford-maine-farm-day#post_10913762
Oct 13th Sunday Wilton TSC Farm swap/ farmers market 9-1
located on U.S. 2 Farmington, ME 04294 (207)778-5900
https://www.facebook.com/groups/164600983704224/
Oct 18th Saturday Oxford TSC Farm swap 9-2 (last of the season- call store to confirm)
located at 1272 Main St Oxford, ME
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/789796/oxford-maine-poultry-farmers-swap
https://www.facebook.com/groups/554600731257054/
Oct 26th Saturday Augusta TSC Farm Days/ chicken swap 8:30-1 (pending weather)
location: 420 Civic Center Dr Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 621-2800
https://www.facebook.com/groups/518498174864978/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/793559/augusta-maine-poultry-swap-farm-days-thread-june-dec-2013
IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH VENDOR TO ABIDE BY STATE OF MAINE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED LICENSING, ADEQUATE SHELTER, CAGING, WATER AND FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS; & TO CLEAN UP THEIR AREAS WHEN LEAVING.
Maine State Laws governing the sale of poultry/waterfowl & goats
Maine State Law:
MAINE RULES AND REGS ON SALES OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, WATERFOWL, MILK, CHEESE
http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/ahi/ahisr.html
5A.All sheep & goats (no matter the age or whether castrated or not) must be tagged if they are up for sale at any event. All sheep/goat being sold from a farm need to have a tag, whether being sold in state or out of state. Castrated sheep/goat must also be tagged. The farmer is required to keep records for 5 years. A small yellow book is usually provided with the tag shipment for recording of the tag number, date sold, etc.
5B. Poultry (ducks, chicks, turkeys etc) have to be sold in lots of 6 from one seller if they are under 8 weeks old. After 8 weeks of age, they can go one at a time. Now, from your house or farm you can sell single birds of any age.
NO PROCESSING OR NEUTERING OF ANIMALS
Rule Chapters for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
01 001 Agriculture General
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/chaps01.htmL
This page is where we will have the current swaps listed and I will try to keep that updated. We usually also have a separate thread for each swap that lists who is bringing what and who is looking for a special something at a particular swap. PM me with any updates, new swap listings, or links to swap pages and I will post them.
All animals offered for sale/trade whether or not any money changes hands, should be healthy and in good condition. Sick or diseased animals have no place at the swap, and if you have sick animals at home, please stay home to avoid spreading any commutable disease. Many can be carried on your clothing or shoes. The owner/seller is responsible for all sales and to be sure they are following Maine state law. If you have questions, you can send me a private message or call the AG or Food dept for current rules concerning what items you are offering for sale.
The state does send representatives to the swaps and they may or may identify themselves as a state employee. If you are not proud of what you are selling, you probably should not be bringing it to a swap. See bottom of post for the swap rules and be aware some swaps have different rules, so these are the general rules for the maine swaps as outlined by the state and general store policy.
###########################################################################################
Update: the word from the state is they are discussing whether or not to require that anyone selling poultry at these swaps to be NPIP tested. They may be doing random testing at the swaps for pullorium and AI--change, just random testing for AI at this point. There is talk of the 90 day permit where the birds you are showing are tested vs the farm test they are currently trying to implement which would be good for 1 yr.
Swaps
October
Oct 12th Saturday Waterville TSC Farm swap 9-2 (pending weather)
located on 10 Kennedy Memorial Dr Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 877-7775
**rain date is sunday**
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332325400203733/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-swap-thread-for-july-dec-2013-tractor-supply
Oct 12th Saturday Lewiston TSC Farm Swap/ Farmers market 9-2 (last of the season, call store to confirm)
location: 1619 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME (207)795-8828
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/755359/lewiston-maine-poultry-swaps#post_10703872
https://www.facebook.com/groups/363049040477066/
Oct 12th Saturday Sanford TSC Farm swap 9-2
located on 1770 Main St, Sanford, ME (207) 490-0034 (last swap of the season- call store to confirm)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/758695/2013-sanford-maine-farm-day#post_10913762
Oct 13th Sunday Wilton TSC Farm swap/ farmers market 9-1
located on U.S. 2 Farmington, ME 04294 (207)778-5900
https://www.facebook.com/groups/164600983704224/
Oct 18th Saturday Oxford TSC Farm swap 9-2 (last of the season- call store to confirm)
located at 1272 Main St Oxford, ME
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/789796/oxford-maine-poultry-farmers-swap
https://www.facebook.com/groups/554600731257054/
Oct 26th Saturday Augusta TSC Farm Days/ chicken swap 8:30-1 (pending weather)
location: 420 Civic Center Dr Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 621-2800
https://www.facebook.com/groups/518498174864978/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/793559/augusta-maine-poultry-swap-farm-days-thread-june-dec-2013
IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH VENDOR TO ABIDE BY STATE OF MAINE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED LICENSING, ADEQUATE SHELTER, CAGING, WATER AND FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS; & TO CLEAN UP THEIR AREAS WHEN LEAVING.
Maine State Laws governing the sale of poultry/waterfowl & goats
Maine State Law:
MAINE RULES AND REGS ON SALES OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, WATERFOWL, MILK, CHEESE
http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/ahi/ahisr.html
5A.All sheep & goats (no matter the age or whether castrated or not) must be tagged if they are up for sale at any event. All sheep/goat being sold from a farm need to have a tag, whether being sold in state or out of state. Castrated sheep/goat must also be tagged. The farmer is required to keep records for 5 years. A small yellow book is usually provided with the tag shipment for recording of the tag number, date sold, etc.
5B. Poultry (ducks, chicks, turkeys etc) have to be sold in lots of 6 from one seller if they are under 8 weeks old. After 8 weeks of age, they can go one at a time. Now, from your house or farm you can sell single birds of any age.
NO PROCESSING OR NEUTERING OF ANIMALS
Rule Chapters for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
01 001 Agriculture General
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/chaps01.htmL
