Short notice I know, but I just found out about the "poultry event" to be held at the brand new, Tractor Supply Co. on September 14th. The event is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be a 4-H Bake Sale and Cookout. From what I was told by the store manager, vendors are welcome. If you bring...
I went out to the NB Market to check it out. It is located on the south side of Rt. 50 at the intersection of Hayfield Rd., before you get to Gore, VA. The "Market" is "neat as a pin" and there is plenty of parking around the store facing Rt. 50. From what I was told, the "chicken swap" is to...
Poultry judging started at 10:00 am today, so by the time you get to the fair, all the entrants will have been judged. Always a good show, can't wait to see the winners!
Just came back from the Jefferson County fairgrounds outside of Charles Town, WV. Linda was there and the baby ducks were already in the water! Poultry building was loaded with chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits. Some nice lookin' birds, folks. If you're in the area, try to attend. It's a...
People load their chickens and ducks into the Clarke Co. poultry building.
I know that this is backyard chickens, but if you like ducks, they have some of best looking ducks that I have seen.
One of the best poultry shows in all the local county fairs. The Clarke County Fair, located in Berryville, VA will load in their poultry exhibits on Sunday August 11th. The facilities are very good and the show is run by people who really know chickens. I never miss it. The fair runs from the...
The Warren Country Fair will judge the poultry on Monday, Aug. 5th between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Fair is located in Front Royal, VA.
From I-81:
Take exit 300 onto I-66. Traveling East on I-66, take Exit 6 to Front Royal. You will exit onto Route 522 North toward Winchester. You will travel about 3...
I really like the way these birds look. I had some and marveled at their blood read combs and wattles and the contrast with the jet black feathers. The males get large, black sickle feathers that have iridescent highlights. Awesome. I had a cock that had spurs on his legs as big as your ring...
Been fooling with chickens for over 35 years and the New Hampshires are still my favorite. I was lucky enough to have a hen that was almost perfect; she always won the blue ribbon at shows and local fairs. She would follow me around the farm and was always looking to see what I was doing. She...