Warren/Palmer area
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I'm in New Braintree, just north of North BrookfieldAnyone from Southern MA here? Southbridge ma here.
IRonic isn't it-- the dogs can bark but the rooster can't crow!!Hi I have 2 young roosters that needs a homes 2 are splash silkies 5 months old but one has a funny beak he eat just fine other is a bantam easter egger I think not to sure 3 months old I got pics you would like to see them. I had them on Crag list if you or anyone you know or a place I can take them PLEASE PM ME my landlord came to my place because of the lady across street me has complain plus she stands in her driveway with her little loud dog and stares at my coop it's getting uncomfortable for me the landlord really doesn't care he just said try to keep them quiet
Love your thinking!!I see farming changing. There is a movement taking place where more and more people are getting into backyard flocks and small scale farms for the first time. Many without any experience whatsoever. We can only hope that this will continue to expand and maybe one day put pressure on Big Agriculture to change some (all?) of their practices...
The key to expanding small-scale farming is for us to continue to develop a warm, welcoming, inclusive environment for first-timers to feel comfortable asking all the silly questions that we asked when we were starting out (i.e. I still misspell Ameraucana from time to time) That is one of the reasons this website is so important. It compiles information with answers to all kinds of chicken questions, and it fosters a community of like-minded people who share a common interest in chickens. This interest is contagious and the more people see it, the more they want to be a part of it.
It is important that this carries over to the shows as well. The first show I ever went to was in Orlando, FL. My family was just getting into owning chickens and we were super excited to see the exhibits and "talk chicken". Unfortunately, when we got there, nobody seemed to share our excitement. It was as if none of the exhibitors were enjoying themselves and we were bothering them - no eye contact, one word replies to our questions - just disappointing. The shows in New England seem to be more friendly, but there are still "those" exhibitors.... I know it can't be easy answering the same questions over and over, but remember that you are doing more than answering questions, you are representing the industry and in some small way impacting your own livelihood.
Ten years ago I didn't even know there were chicken shows. This year I hope to go to as many as possible.
Enough rambling for one night(BTW I love these emojis)
See you at the shows!
Alexander
TCF
Very new member here from Western Mass. Still figuring out this site as well as my flock of 13 babies! I believe they are 5 weeks old now and I am stressing about a coop! I have some pics posted that show some of the various options for locations so if anyone out there is willing to take a peek and let me know your thoughts I would be very grateful!
Hope to connect with more of you Mass chicken peeps (sorry, bad pun but I use the word "peeps" all the time!!)
Thanks in advance!