Connecticut!

[Lynzi777]

Can someone remind me when the Durham Fair is again? That was my favorite fair in CT. Back then I used to go JUST to go thru the livestock/poultry buildings. Now that I actually have chickens I'd love to go but it depends on when it is and when I decide to make my next trip to CT. How has the poultry there been the last few years? We just had the NY State Fair and a ton of people, including myself, were disappointed in the quality of the birds there. Lots of sick birds, birds that looked half alive. the conditions were just awful.

 

[wantedman66]

I love the Durham Fair - I like it more than the BigE
( closer to home, same stuff, and support your local businesses! )
Can we purchase hens directly from the Durham Fair?
Or if you find something good, is it something you set-up for a later date? I know that some are available right there last year there were some cages with prices on them and I talked to a few people that were also selling.It is definitely a good way to make new connections.

Sorry to read about your missing bird
There was a hawk checking ours out yesterday

** In search of Legbar Chicks/Pullets in CT, message me.

 

[wantedman66]

The days for the fair are september 26-29th.

 

[Jakoda]

The Big E starts next week to

VaeCam is my chicken guru, I've gotten alot of nice babies from them)
Diane

 

[Diadado]

Had a message on my machine when I got home from Lock Stock & Barrel - they have Blue Seal organic layer pellets in stock now!

As for legbars, I have a spare cockerel but not a pullet (I only have 1).

Susan

 

[celticgarden]

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Had a message on my machine when I got home from Lock Stock & Barrel - they have Blue Seal organic layer pellets in stock now!

Good for you - I' m looking for Blue Seal organic layer feed. I still need to call around.

 

[jan12]

Benedict's in Monroe carries Blue Seal organic layer feed. Don't know if that's too far for you, but...

 

[Diadado]

Benedict's in Monroe carries Blue Seal organic layer feed. Don't know if that's too far for you, but...

Bethany would be closer to New London than Benedict's by probably a 1/2 hour and that's still a hike.

 

[Jakoda]

Celtic, try Green Survival gardens in Waterford, they have no problem ordering something special..Also, laysville hardware in Old Lyme, can order Blue Seal products as well

 

[new chick 203]

Its brutal losing one...3 Sundays ago I had my girls out in the yard. I checked on them every few minutes. I had the dogs out there to keep an eye on them as well. The dogs came in, I started dinner and checked on them after about a half hour. Something came and got one of my Polish girls. It was around 5pm. You have to watch them constanty! I had them out for a couple hours this past Sunday and the dogs and I just sat out with them, 2 hawks were flying overhead circling around. You would think with both dogs, myself and my neighbor mowing his lawn it would deter them. NOPE. You can't turn your back for a second. Now I've decided to just really increase the size of their run...I can't take losing another one.

so sorry.