CS16 -- The Official Michigan Chicken Stock Information Thread for June 11, 2016

[bigmrg74]

It's like a family reunion is some ways. It is the annual event that allows all of us chicken people to get together to talk, eat, and have a good time. It's a chance to meet new friends and put faces to the names you see here on the thread.

You can also make trades for chickens and chicken-related craft things. Just remember that we no longer allow the sale of children.

What about arrangements for long term leases???

LOL!! That's a shame! I have a few that are big enough for hard labor now.

Thank you for the info, I'm really looking forward to it!

can they pick up a hay bale and carry it yet? I would probably want them in about another month or so.

 

[needmorechicks]

Too funny!! I have 4, ages 15-20. Definitely big enough for hay bales, when they are even at home!

 

[rachelsflock]

Hi out there. I think my family and I are coming this year. I need to bug my husband about it one more time to make sure we haven't accidentally planned over it. It will be a big commitment for us to lug a two year old and a one year old an hour and twenty minutes up to Lansing, then that much home but I think we'd like to try (not that other people aren't coming farther, but I bet they're not dealing with the frantic screaming after 30 minutes in the car, then immediately upon re-entry on the way home).

Tell me about bringing a dish to share. How many should it serve?

 

[Candy442]

Hi out there. I think my family and I are coming this year. I need to bug my husband about it one more time to make sure we haven't accidentally planned over it. It will be a big commitment for us to lug a two year old and a one year old an hour and twenty minutes up to Lansing, then that much home but I think we'd like to try (not that other people aren't coming farther, but I bet they're not dealing with the frantic screaming after 30 minutes in the car, then immediately upon re-entry on the way home).

Tell me about bringing a dish to share. How many should it serve?

glad to have you and your family coming Bringing a dish is voluntary. There usually is enough food but even a bag of chips will be welcome! Really up to you and doesn't have to be a dish to feed an army.

We would rather you come and meet the Michigan thread group than worry about a food with little ones in tow. Its a fun time and lots of room for the kids stretch their legs to be tired enough for the trip back home.

 

[rachelsflock]

I guess we'll just do our best then. We'd probably be traveling with food anyway. Maybe I can sneak a bag or two of chips into the care before we leave. Thanks.

 

[uchytil]

There's always been more than enough food at this event. I've seen as many as 100 people (+) and as few as 20 (+). As the event gets closer keep an eye on the attendance sheet although some don't make it and others that did not sign up do. We have a really good time talking, swapping stuff, eating - you know, like a family reunion.

 

[Folly's place]

x2! Mary

 

[uchytil]

Cindy and I settled on:

- salad bar as the food offering
- charcoal and fluid
- two items for the swap event(one from each of us)
- shoot some pictures

And, like last year, I may bring a few bottles of the wine I make for the tables. Probably Cherry, maybe Maple Mead.

 

[blogger1]

Is this something that my teenage 4h'ers would be interested in? They are really getting into rare breeds right now.

 

[bigmrg74]

Is this something that my teenage 4h'ers would be interested in? They are really getting into rare breeds right now.

Just might be, its supposed to be bit of a swap meet so there's likely to be someone with something rare.