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[ShysCreations]

I think there wasn't though don't hold me to that....there didn't seem to be alot of large fowl.
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[wsmith]

Why is that?

 

[jdopler]

Brighton swap on May 8th? any more info on this one?

 

[ryan820]

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I'm not at all surprised that the Pinery won't allow for poultry. I know several people who live there and it is my understanding they are quite strict with their policy. I live in Hidden Village and though there is a covenant, they do in fact allow for birds, just not for commercial purposes, which my God, why would I want that, right? LOL Of course, our covenant is nearly 40 years old and most of the stuff in it is still reasonable but you can tell it's outdated. Such as, we have a max plot size for a garden of 650 sq feet. Really? Ours nw is 400 and we'd like to double it next year. I find it difficult to reason why I would be limited considering the plot size is acres! Though I think they're aiming to limit such things so you don't go commercial.

If I were you, I'd petition the board-- ask to be allowed to have a few birds-- at the very least, hens. Good luck, though!!! Some very very nice people in the Pinery but like many places, all you need is one nagging stick-in-the-mud to throw a kink in your plans!

 

[ryan820]

What are the benefits to having a roo, besides the obvious? *queue barry white music*

Do they offer protection to the flock? Watchmen? What?

 

[NoisyNora]

So I am looking to pick up a Silkie hen or pullet in about a month.......does anyone have one (or two

) they might be willing to sell?

 

[PatShea]

I would also like to know Why a Roo?

 

[Wifezilla]

I have ducks, not chickens, but a good man of the flock is worth his weight in gold. Yes, they do watch and protect the hens. Plenty of times the girls have their bills down in the dirt with their man watches the skies. He will charge anything he sees as dangerous (like our male cat

) as the hens run away. A good drake can also be a stable influence for flock structure. Less fighting among the hens.

Now a BAD roo or drake is a nightmare. Bullies the hens, can even hurt or kill them. Goes after YOU instead of dangerous animals. Doesn't watch out for the girls. Stresses everyone out and can even make the girls not lay. I had a drake like that. Once we ate him, it was like night and day. The girls were so much happier, more egg production, less squabbling. With so many boys needing homes, it is easy to get a good one. Just be sure to eat the rude to keep flock peace.

 

[ShysCreations]

Its held at the Co-op across from Walmart on the 2nd Sunday of odd number months starting March. Put on by Rocky Mtn Pheasant & Waterfowl Assoc. Starts EARLY! For best selection, 6:30-7am and goes till 10am.

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[I'mACountryGirl]

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You quack me up!!