Anybody have any Poultry swap tips for a newbie participant?

[Susan Skylark]

It seems I’m going to a poultry/random small mammal swap this weekend, very low key and informal (literally no registration or organization in the parking lot of the local feed store). I have a couple laying hens and a dozen chicks to sell, maybe some hatching eggs, and thought maybe a cooler with some cold water and soda to sell as well (they encourage garden produce and baked goods, so why not something to wash it down?). I have a table, a sign, a display cage, some boxes for bird transport, change, a care sheet (I have quail), anything I’m missing? I just hope I don’t come home with a mini cebu!

 

[cavemanrich]

I looked to see what a Mini Cebu is,, Must be the auro cornect acting up again.

 

[Susan Skylark]

I might be spelling it wrong, zebu is another spelling, miniature Brahma type cattle, Bos indicus, adorable in miniature but awkward in normal size, there’s even a song (veggie tales song of the zebu/cebu).

 

[MROO]

Any stock you bring back home with you, as well as any you purchase, will need to be fully quarantined. Swaps are notorious for "sharing" things and you'll need to protect your home flock.
And be sure to let us know what you name your Mini-Moo!

 

[tlcmurphy]

Great, now I want a mini Zebu. Or a Highland cow!

 

[Susan Skylark]

Yeah, about that zebu…we went to sell quail, which we got rid of most of them, they had a couple goats but no cattle, no interest in bunnies or Guinea keets, but one guy had a red golden pheasant, everybody had to get a picture, he was gorgeous, my 13 year old has been in love with them since he was 6, he even bought a big book with awesome pictures and drew various species. I never learned much about them, figuring they needed warmth year round and our climate and living situation weren’t suitable. But he’s so pretty! I started asking questions (bad idea!) and they aren’t as fussy as I thought…uh oh…yeah, we brought him home, I even managed to find him a lady friend (6 hours away!), so we’ll see what happens, but the kid is happy (and I’m just a wee bit excited too).

 

[tlcmurphy]

Yeah, about that zebu…we went to sell quail, which we got rid of most of them, they had a couple goats but no cattle, no interest in bunnies or Guinea keets, but one guy had a red golden pheasant, everybody had to get a picture, he was gorgeous, my 13 year old has been in love with them since he was 6, he even bought a big book with awesome pictures and drew various species. I never learned much about them, figuring they needed warmth year round and our climate and living situation weren’t suitable. But he’s so pretty! I started asking questions (bad idea!) and they aren’t as fussy as I thought…uh oh…yeah, we brought him home, I even managed to find him a lady friend (6 hours away!), so we’ll see what happens, but the kid is happy (and I’m just a wee bit excited too).

@007Sean

 

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