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[UrbanFarmOC]

My 5 month old salmon Faverolles cockrel started crowing a couple of days ago (gulp!) and has tried to mount a few of the hens and pullets. Although he's announcing his rooster-hood quite proudly, he's still lacking many macho rooster traits.... he's a chickeny chicken, a drama queen (hence he's named RuPaul), and runs away when one of my big girls give him THE stare.

Anyways, I'm happy to report that my immediate neighbors all say they don't mind roosters, and we're not keeping him or the rest of the flock illegally. However, I am in a suburban neighborhood, and am still concerned about him crowing daily at 5:30am and disturbing neighbors. I'm getting him adapted to wearing a no-crow collar now and hope that we can reduce his volume. We're excited about being able to keep him though! He's getting quite handsome and his goofy antics make great entertainment.

 

[leilanio]

we are all neighbors when it comes to support. its nice to have locals to share resources and meetups

Yes! We are...I love the wealth of info on this site. I was just trying to find people in my region (close by) that might want to get together... I really am pathetic when it comes to driving further than about 30 minutes. I usually stick pretty close to home. Thanks...

 

[ozexpat]

lake elsinore will be worth the short drive

 

[leilanio]

I have family in Yucaipa, and Redlands and Maybe Loma Linda. I was born in San Bernardino but we lived in Colton... I have family in Ridgecrest too. An uncle who what police chief there. I am in San Diego been here a very long time.. but it doesnt disconnect me from the rest of California.

So Neck of the woods is relative... Doesn't matter we all know someone who knows someone who can give you local advice or just moral supportl.

Its late I may not be making sense.

deb

Totally making sense Deb! That is great.... most people do not know when I say Yucaipa where it is... let alone how to stay it

I love SD and will be down there for work for a week next week for a conference and can't wait. It is one of my favorite places to be in CA.

 

[perchie.girl]

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I dont mind the drive i just cant afford the fuel My only vehicle is a Dodge Cummins one ton....

. The drive is at least seventy five miles for me. 150 round trip. I need to save that fuel to go to my house Which is sixty miles from San Diego toward Yuma.

deb

 

[RangeChicks]

My 5 month old salmon Faverolles cockrel started crowing a couple of days ago (gulp!) and has tried to mount a few of the hens and pullets. Although he's announcing his rooster-hood quite proudly, he's still lacking many macho rooster traits.... he's a chickeny chicken, a drama queen (hence he's named RuPaul), and runs away when one of my big girls give him THE stare.

Anyways, I'm happy to report that my immediate neighbors all say they don't mind roosters, and we're not keeping him or the rest of the flock illegally. However, I am in a suburban neighborhood, and am still concerned about him crowing daily at 5:30am and disturbing neighbors. I'm getting him adapted to wearing a no-crow collar now and hope that we can reduce his volume. We're excited about being able to keep him though! He's getting quite handsome and his goofy antics make great entertainment.

I would love to see pix of your Faverolles. We have 3 and are looking for more. Would like to add a couple more hens of show quality.

 

[UrbanFarmOC]

I would love to see pix of your Faverolles.  We have 3 and are looking for more.  Would like to add a couple more hens of show quality.

I'm pretty sure mine are not show quality, but they do come from Secret Hills Ranch, and I think Missy did make sure she has breeding stock from good lines.

They don't like to cooperate for photos, but I can try to take more later if you want better angles/views. RuPaul is wearing a collar under his hackles, and I must apologize on behalf of Betty White, who cannot seem to keep her beard clean, unlike her bearded lavender Ameraucana sister.

 

[bnewns]

 
[COLOR=141823]You are all cordially reinvited, invited again to the 2nd biannual Lake Elsinore, CPP/BYC South meet-up. The date is March 28, 2015 the location will again be at Lake Point Park, at 420 E Lakeshore Dr Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. Set up starts at 9am and the party starts at 10am until dusk. There are trees, a playground, restrooms, and 4 picnic tables (1 bbq in the area). Plenty of parking, but will have to make an aprox 100 yard walk. The spot is overlooking the lake and the weather should be perfect. So come one, come all and tell a friend and pack a picnic lunch.[/COLOR][COLOR=141823]
[/COLOR][COLOR=141823]Feel free to add what you're looking for or what you want to bring. And please share the tread. Any questions, PM me... Thanks...[/COLOR]

[COLOR=0000FF]Here is a thought for the upcoming meet up. Would it be possible for some of our chicken friends to make up some gift baskets for the raffle gifts? I think we had some awesome gifts and gadgets last year but I saw the gifts baskets at the Bakersfield meet up and I thought that was pretty cool. What do you all think?[/COLOR]

I can do something would it be okay if I did a silent auction for the wwsc (wild west Serama club) at this event its to help with the costs of putting on our annual event.

 

[ozexpat]

simple question

i donate stuff and buy raffle tickets

where does the money go?

 

[Xanthfox]

Anyone have experience with sexlink's?