2011 Bay Area Regional Chickenstock- November 5th, 2011!

[Laurieks]

IF it's not too late.... if anyone wants Hal to deliver King feed for sale, PM me asap with what you want. This week got away from me, with extra shifts & the wind & all.

I just realized my son's practice SAT is tomorrow... 10-2, not 9-12 like I thought. So I think I may come alone. Hubby just had a procedure & doesn't feel ready to travel. Dawn, still have room for one more?

Thanks all!

Laurie
(have charcoal too if more is needed, and forks; but considering the recent news I got that plastic utensils are too small to recycle

, can everyone bring their own utensils/chopsticks???)

 

[cherylcohen]

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I emailed him but no response yet, I want quite a bit, should I just call him?

 

[jeremy]

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A small bag of charcoal would probably be a good idea Laurie. Thank you.

 

[Chooklet]

I am bummed that I won't be able to join in all the fun this year - unfortunately I had shoulder surgery a few days ago and am housebound for a while with my ice machine and my pain pills.

If anyone is coming in from out of town and is interested in japanese mottled bantams or in a lavender ameraucana cockerel (from Jean Rimmick) send me a PM to see if we can arrange something. Here are some pics of the available birds - all are about 4 or 5 months old:

Lavender cockerel:

Japanese bantams - note that one of the cockerels in the last picture is already taken. One has a "split" looking tail, but I can see the intermediate tail feathers growing in - I think he will have a normal fan tail when the feathers grow in fully, but can't guarantee that.

Here is one of the pairs:

This is one of the pullets

Here is another pullet

Here are the boys with the funky tails - one is already taken.

Here are the parents - they are not available, but I will also have hatching eggs and chicks available from this trio in the spring:

I hope everyone has fun at the chickenstock tomorrow!

 

[jeremy]

Just wanted to post a few last minute things for everyone who is planning on attending the Chickenstock tomorrow.

1.) A map to the Zoo. It's very easy to get to as it's literally just off the 580 freeway.

When you enter the Zoo you will stop at a booth and have to pay for parking, after you leave the booth take the first left. Our picnic site Lion Lookout and should be very easy to find. Look for the big BYC banner, hopefully Nifty will show up a little early and we can set the banner up to help folks navigate their way to the location... hint, hint.

2.) Parking is $7 per vehicle.

3.) Wear layers! We're expecting crisp fall weather in Oakland tomorrow, so make sure you wear clothes that you will be comfortably warm in. However the weather here can change suddenly so don't bundle up in a parka and furs...

Here is the most recent forecast for tomorrow.

We should be dry all through the event (

) but clouds will most likely start rolling in as the party winds down. Just in case the weather turns poor, please check this thread tomorrow morning before you leave your homes. I will be up early and make sure everyone knows whether or not the party is going to happen as scheduled or if we have to cancel the event due to rain. As of right now we are still planning on having the Chickenstock!

Just please, check for updates tomorrow before you head to Oakland.

4.) My contact info, for anyone who might get turned around and lost is as follows.

Jeremy Spratlen
(510) 875-4749
[email protected]

Feel free to give me a call if you need anything.
Thanks everyone, I can't wait to see you all there!

 

[mycutekitties]

We have never been to anything like this so we are excited. Cookies baked, cheese and crackers bought, pictures printed... we are ready! My 7 year old has been making chicken placemats.

See you all tomorrow. I will check this tomorrow just to make sure it's still on. Hey Jeremy can you call me if it gets canceled. I will check before I leave but I'm will be coming from Modesto and won't check on the road. 209-345-4512

 

[Laurieks]

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I emailed him but no response yet, I want quite a bit, should I just call him?

getting back on line a bit late... & BYC website (or is it me?) is sloooow.

yes definitely call him. He's bringing all he can, hopefully it'll be what you wanted. If not, he's always driving here & there & might drop it by later.

Oh and for us North Bay King Feed afficionados; Western Farm is going to carry it!!!

here's Hal's note today: <<It's official, Western Farm Center will be carrying King Feed. I am meeting with Lou, next Tuesday morning to put together an opening order. I expect to have feed in stock in Santa Rosa within three weeks and then on a continual basis.>>

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

We can't wait to see everybody!!

I'll be bringing a bunch of BYC goodies to hand out!

 

[mycutekitties]

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Cool!

 

[jeremy]

Folks the weather is dry here in Oakland, it is a bit chilly this morning so make sure you dress warm, I'll see you all soon!