Anyone from Western New York

[The Laird]

Hi, I live in Kendall, which is about a 1/2 hour northwest of Rochester, just into Orleans county. I would like to find out who all is into chickens in my area. Thanks.

 

[Picco]

I live in eastern NY but go to college about a 1/2 hour south of Rochester.

 

[The Laird]

Picco, Hmmm, Let me guess. SUNY Geneseo? You don't have your chcikens in the dorm do you?

 

[Picco]

good guess, no I keep my chickens back home. I could probably keep a serama but I don't think my roommate would agree to that

 

[Finch]

Hi. I live about 25 miles south of Buffalo, NY. Although I've had assorted chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and peafowl for years, I have just recently "discovered" this wonderful and informative website. Now I am eagerly awaiting my first group of mail-order chicks!

Finch, in western NY

 

[The Laird]

Hi Finch, I have in-laws in Boston, NY, which shouldn't be too far from you. Have you ever been to the Springville livestock auction? Do you have peacocks for sale? (for future reference)

 

[Finch]

Hi Laird. We used to live in Colden, MANY years ago, and I have always thought the Boston/Colden area to be a much prettier area than where I am now (North Collins). I have been to the Springville flea market, but have never stayed for the livestock auction in the afternoon. I have looked at the boxed up and crated birds prior to the auction, and found that to be a very depressing sight.
I have 5 peafowl (2 males, 3 hens) now (down from a noisey!! high of 12 about 7 years ago), but they are not for sale. I am hoping to get some new blood in here this year or next as my 5 are the issue of several generations of free range inbreeding.