Eastern Tennessee Thread

[NellaBean]

Whoo hooo!

These ducks are still for sale

Having to get their feathers all pointed back in the right direction after their swim

 

[TNBarnQueen]

OK everyone! I have talked to several people about what I hope to promote next spring. I hope having a year to feel things out and see if this is something that will be interesting to other chicken enthusiaist.
I have a good location just 1.2 miles off the Interstate exit. I have talked to one person so far as a food vendor. This is the reason I want to get a good idea if this will go well as I don't want vendors to waste their day if people do not show up. I think this will give those of us a chance in the area to become acquainted...meet people...form friendships...etc. Those who are interested in bringing chicks, eggs, adult chickens..can use spaces that I will plot out. This also helps promote the chicken industry in our area. SO....I need feedback people!

 

[TNBarnQueen]

Guess I should let you know just what I am talking about...

Chickenpaloosa.....a day for people in the area to have some fun together and get acquainted! If anyone has additional ideas please run them past me..like I said this is in the "creating" stage!

 

[ajacskr]

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Don't know what I can suggest but would love to help you, organize, layout, setup, or about anything you need help with.

I'm over on Talbott Kansas Rd, so Im not far from you and would be able to help.

Happy Hatching Everyone

AJ

 

[Robo]

I could bring some quail chicks and adults, white leghorn chicks, and possibly some silkies or Buff Orpingtons.

 

[cybercat]

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You have my help if you need it. Only thing I can think of is a raffle for good layer or breeder or maybe feed.

 

[stanglover2001]

When is this Chickenpaloosa?

sounds like trou... I mean FUN!

 

[TNBarnQueen]

Thanks so much for all your feedback....please keeping your ideas and suggestions coming. Great idea about the raffle. I am going to check with our local feed stores for donations when we start finalizing things.

Stanglover...I was shooting for May of next spring but that usually month has a lot of shows in the area. Am giving myself a year to get the area ready and everything planned. Something like this is a bit of work and I want to make sure there is enough time to prepare.

So..I think end of April. I want to put a couple ads in local newpapers. Depending on the costs I may have to charge $5-10 for spots to set up...do all of you think this is fair?? Also will have the cost of Porta-Potty which I think is around $15. The excess money could go into the raffle for a drawing. I hope to find 2 crafters and of course we will have those who are setting up that also will have craft items to sell. The vendor I talked to does BBQ. Those of you close to Jefferson City are familiar with Fat Daddys BBQ. It is out of this world!! I may try to find one more food vendor..maybe a group like Girl Scouts or something like that for the other one.

If there is anyone willing to give a talk on raising, care or just plain chicken information I think it would be nice for those attending who are new at this. I know some of you here are very well versed in this. Also...would like to have a show for best chicken costume.

Whew...this is getting big!

I use to coordinate events and had forgotten how much "pre-function" work there is. With BYC and other free sources I think we can get the word out. The more successful this is the better it can become each year. It also would promote to others the advantages of what we do. And YES to those who would like to help...there is never enough hands for something like this even if it is small!

AJ....you are really close to me....I use to live in Ingram Heights just off Talbott-Kansas.

OK...keep em coming!

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

Does anyone have an interest in hogs? I have a nice gilt that is 3 1/2 months old,that is second generation half potbellied half yorshire. She looks like a small york! She weighs between 45-60 pounds(I don't know how to judge!lol) I had planned on keeping her and breeding her to an American Guniea hog as she will end up about that size. But my plans have cahnged and I am not going to have a perment home for her. I am asking $50 for her or might trade it for other animals or poultry. I am in Portland,tn 37148. Might could meet if its not to far. I hate to spend to much on gas for delivering since I'm loosing anyway!lol

 

[cybercat]

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Just to make this real clear for everyone. This will not be until Next year not this year. I think April would be a great month to do it in.