Canadians check in here....

[heartsizedfarm]

That must be the place I'm thinking of? I can picture a breakfast/garden store get together if anyone else is interested?

 

[Flat Rock farm]

That must be the place I'm thinking of? I can picture a breakfast/garden store get together if anyone else is interested?

For sure, something to think about!!

 

[ISA4Drew]

No im not a member,is it necessary being one?If so i will be looking into it.

 

[Shesinthebarn]

For sure, something to think about!!

I am so down! Those places are all like five minutes from my place! There is a great breakfast place closer to Flamborough...on #5 at the corner of #52. Then a straight shot down #5 to Elberta and Walters! Sounds like a great day!

 

[Shesinthebarn]

ISA4drew, it's only necessary to be a member if you love in the city of Brantford. It's a stipulation of the bylaw. If you live on a property zoned agricultural you don't have to worry. Of you are interested, we are a fun group to be involved with! We are planning the challenge show right now and working on some other activities for members. Nice group ofeople.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

I am so down! Those places are all like five minutes from my place! There is a great breakfast place closer to Flamborough...on #5 at the corner of #52. Then a straight shot down #5 to Elberta and Walters! Sounds like a great day!

Okay! Name the day and we'll see who's up for it!

 

[Sterkfarm]

Hey all!
So nice to see that this is such a nice, active group! Pleased to say that I am finding a lot of great info and support here. A member who lives very close to me has been invaluable in getting my bylaw situation sorted out and connecting me with our local poultry club-yayyy!

So....getting super excited now. Can we talk fave breeds? Who would know better what birds can tolerate our climate better than the folks here?! I am only planning on four birds max to start with, I have young children and obviously want good layers that are friendly and sweet. I have been thinking about BR's, Orpington, Wyandotte and a few others. Thoughts??

My two cents worth is this; dont get too caught up in the breed per se...for example when we started out as backyard flockers, two breeds I had heard were tame/lovely/docile (Barred rocks and buff orpingtons) turned out to be the biggest bummers of all. I have found that the best breeders to buy ready to lay birds from will handle them often, and treat their birds like pets. Also, you can 'try them out'; touch them, hold them, see how flighty or skittish they are/aren't...many times I have heard folks say 'oh my rooster is so tame my kids handle him'...biiiiig difference between a roo that cuddles and clucks in your arms and one that has barely managed historically not to spur the kids....yet.
You won't go wrong with Flat Rock's advice

 

[Martin Grove Farm]

Hey Everyone!
Brantford, Ontario here my family and I are waiting patiently for our 4 Isa Browns.

Welcome, from the north end of Waterloo

 

[Shesinthebarn]

Hmmm...dates. Next weekend is obviously out being Easter and all. Weekend following I have a poultry show in Simcoe (spectators welcome!) and tree planting Sunday. What is everyone else's schedule? I might be pretty booked until mid may, lol!

 

[Flat Rock farm]

I'm not available until at least the beginning of May