2012 Texas Chickenstock - May 19, 2012 -

[allen wranch]

I will host the 2012 Chickenstock in San Marcos again this year. Feel free to ask anyone interested in poultry to attend.

Start 11:00 am, potluck lunch noonish.

Please suggest activities for the event (or we can just eat and talk chick'n.)

 

[allen wranch]

I am fairly centrally located, but still a long way from some Texas BYCers.

If someone wants to host another Texas Chickenstock in the Panhandle, East Texas or where ever, that would be cool also.

 

[lonestargame]

I haven't been to a chickenstock. What is it ? kinda novice here lol

 

[allen wranch]

Chickenstock is an annual gathering of poultry enthusiasts.

It started several years ago at BYC to give members a chance to meet each other and put faces with names. It has grown since then.

Each state has their own, but anyone interested in poultry is welcome. It is also a family affair.

Some Chickenstocks involve sales, swaps, raffles and are really big events. Look at some of the past Chickenstocks in Oklahoma for example.

Texas has usually been a meet, greet & eat affair, as most members enjoy just sitting around and talking about their birds. (I have a big wrap around porch to do this.)

In the past we have had pinatas for the kids and a white elephant swap. As more people came each year, it was hard to get everyone involved. If anyone has suggestions for activities, please speak up - especially kids' activities.

I prefer not to have a swap meet at my place for biosecurity reasons. However, if anyone buys or swaps with another individual off premise and wants to physically exchange or pick-up birds at Chickenstock, I will arrange for an area for the birds. Just don't bring any animals hoping to find a buyer.

 

[hipeatall]

I just put this one my calendar! Looking forward to it

 

[allen wranch]

Great ! Look forward to seeing you again...

 

[galanie]

I might show up too, I'll have to see what I have going on in May. That's a bit of a drive but we'll see.

 

[AmyLM]

SIgn me up! Not sure how long the drive would be from Wylie...

 

[allen wranch]

Yea !!!!!

 

[ange92040]

Where in San Marcos will it be? I live in Lockhart so this is close for us.