BYC members in Massachusetts?

[vmdanielsen]

Any Western MA events comming up. I might need to replace one of my girls if she doesn't get better soon.

Also this one in Fitchburg. Schodack is closer. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621304/spring-chick-fling-chickenstock-in-ma-may-19th-2012

 

[Fulton Heights]

Thank you! I'm definitely going to the Tyngsboro swap. Just hope I can avoid coming home with birds before the coop is built!

 

[Arielle]

Thank you! I'm definitely going to the Tyngsboro swap. Just hope I can avoid coming home with birds before the coop is built!

Not likely! Part of chicken math!! CHicks are little and give you time to get something built. Too cold for the littles to go out anyway. That means a few weeks to get a coop built. Welcome to chickens.

 

[rosemerry23]

Hello-
i guess there are a lot of people on here from MA. I didn't read throught he whole thread-there were so many. I'm in Clinton, MA. Anyone else here from my area? Warning- i just found out chickens are not allowed in my town.

 

[Arielle]

Hello-
i guess there are a lot of people on here from MA. I didn't read throught he whole thread-there were so many. I'm in Clinton, MA. Anyone else here from my area? Warning- i just found out chickens are not allowed in my town.

Hi Rosemerry, welcome to BYC. Many towns are facing law changes because so many people want to have at least a few pullets. Some keep them illegally. Not saying you should, just say some do. A big discussion going on in BOston, Mayor Manino is in favor of chickens in some BOston suburbs. So if you want chickens, laws can be changed.

Until then you are welcome to visit with us on BYC!

 

[suzannaski]

Hi Rosemerry
I'm next door in Berlin. There is a workshop this Wed. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact...bozekhmGaWwirEHfxcI2cA8jk1e_T0utgU7Vo62j7kw== by Megan Megrath, the poultry inspector.
I'm surprised chickens aren't allowed. Is that a new bylaw or is there a minimun lot size?

I know a few people that have had them for years in Clinton. Good luck!

This week was so full of ups & downs: I got my Araucana chicks (rumpless and some are tufted, WOOT!) then today a big rooster fight, ending with having to kill the instigator, then I had to clean up the loser. He was so cute, he fell asleep in my arms while I was washing him. My third rooster avoided the fight entirely and hid with the hens; apparently he thinks the only things worth battling are the cat, the dog and the mini horse.

 

[wcstory]

I've been a BYC reader since getting our girls last spring. Figured it was about time to post.

We live in Mashpee on Cape Cod. Have 6 Plymouth Rocks and 2 Black Australorps. Soon to be adding some Copper Marans

 

[Arielle]

You look like you really enjoy your girls!!!

You'll like the Marans, even the boys are nice.

Lots to learn here on BYC!!

 

[rosemerry23]

Hi Suzannaski-
Your link did not work, but I'm interested to see what the poultry workshop this week is all about. Where is it? We're a little busy on Wednesday's, but I may have time to get to some of it.
Thanks!

 

[suzannaski]

Here's the info for anyone wishing to go. There are workshops all day, but only one is dedicated to poultry. Others are pesticides, certified home kitchens...

11:30 - 12:15 - Megan Megrath - "Backyard Poultry"
Pre-Registration - $20 / per person
Registration Day of - $25 / per person
Coffee in the morning - Lunch will be provided
Please register early so that we may plan our numbers for lunch

Visit our website www.northeastharvest.com for registration
or
Call Joy at (978) 887-5000