Florida and S GA , Chickenstock September - 03 - 11

[Nava]

Ok, will be going back to see what people is bringing and what they are looking for so that I can Update the first page.

let me know if there is anything else!!!!!

thanks. Nava.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Will be bringing for sure:
Marans straight run, they are 1 week old right now
Polish, white top hat blues straight run also 1 week old
A few call ducks, couple weeks old, to just starting to feather to juvenile fully feathered (white, grey, & a few assorted colors)
EE chicks, just put on the ground to free range some
OE chicks same as above
Possible Ameracauna Lavender and lavender split (taking my picks from them this week)


We also have bob white and courtnix quail, but won't haul them unless requested.

Looking for:
Blue and lemon blue Cochins

 

[Nava]

there would be a food stand with lots of goodies MMMMMMMM Funnel cakes

 

[A.T. Hagan]

I'll be bringing Midget White turkeys. Feed them right and they'll be ready for the holidays!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

A.T. Hagan :

I'll be bringing Midget White turkeys. Feed them right and they'll be ready for the holidays!

Just convinced hubby we need turkey to raise for fresh holiday meal. Which makes a better meat bird? Need to do some research on care, housing.​

 

[A.T. Hagan]

The Midget White was originally bred as a table bird for the smaller family. By Thanksgiving the toms should weigh in the neighborhood of 15-16 lbs if you feed them right. They'll butcher out to 60-65% of their live weight. The hens should be in the 8-10 lb range live weight. Add another five pounds or so at full maturity.

Here is the best resource on heritage breed turkey raising that I am aware of on the Internet.

American Livestock Breed Conservancy Turkey Resources
http://www.albc-usa.org/downloads.html

Pretty much any of the heritage breed turkeys make good meat birds though the Royal Palms won't usually give as nice a carcass as they were originally bred for show birds. It's mostly a matter of deciding what size of turkey you want and what color you like.

The only significant difference between turkeys and chickens in their upkeep is that turkeys need a higher protein feed than chickens if you want to get the best growth out of them. If you have a mixed flock I'd suggest doing something like Purina Flock Raiser which is 20% protein and OK to feed to all poultry old enough to be out of a brooder. Supplement with oyster shell on the side for your laying birds.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

We just switched to flock raiser this month, as the ducklings and geese need more protein. Thanks for the link will read up and show them to hubby. Space is not an issue for us, just want a nice meat turkey. We are a family of 5 (7 month old baby) and my parents join us for holiday meals too.

Color of the bird doesn't matter either since they are for food.

 

[Nimby Chickens]

Hey out of curiosity is anyone bringing any showgirls? I'm looking for just one hen.

I love them, they so crazy.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Forgot to mention and show some of the bags and totes we are bringing.

Snapped these quick today, can take more if anyone wants to see.

Some of the up and coming fabrics

Prices:
Small - 8"x10" $12.00
Medium - 9"x12" $15.00
Large - 13"x13" $18.00
Shopping tote - 16"x18" $8.00

Add an additional $5 to any price to have a custom image printed on fabric and put in place of the feed sack decoration.




Not everything is priced like this new style that features a solid firm bottom, fowl handles and no feed bag decoration. Is can hold 6 doz eggs with cartons riding side by side stacked three high.

 

[Nava]

Quote:
I have a white showgirl roo
he'll go nice with the girl you find