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What a good experience for kids ! We were in 4-H but my son never developed a liking for chickens. Wow what a decent price for a breeding pair or even just two birds. Are you experienced with raising chickens ? Well if not you will be from the sounds of you day in Bakersfield ! Most fairs have some kind of animal race but never have I seen it sponsored for kids. Guess I have not been to enough country fairs. Originally a city girl, I only started working with animals of any kind as a parent and love the animals even though I have become an "ancient one" aka "empty nester" or wanta be "grandmother". (i still work with youth in the local literacy council.)
I have six breeds of chickens and specially want to raise two "pure breeds" and several different mixed breeds to see what i can do with that. I love BYC community as far as a resource for information and networking. My aim is to have a multicolored basket of eggs. Blue, white and a mix of in-betweens. I sure hope to attend the 12/4 show in Victorville with Baustin.
We have had chickens for about a year and a half. So I am still learning. I have a few breeds I am starting out with and a laying flock. We got 2 pair of bantam cochins (buff and black) and one pair of standard cochins (buff) from the raffle, and a pair of bantam cornish. My husband enjoys raising chickens as much as I do, so it's fun for the family.
