FPC Annual Fall Poultry Show - Morganton, NC - October 29

[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

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Brownies?!?!

 

[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

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Well volunteered Matt!!!!!

I will apply for the banner ok? Where do I do that?

I have applied for the banner................

Great!!

 

[bikerchic]

Hello,

I am planning on coming to the show from VA. This will be my first show. I am super excited!! What time should I plan on getting there? Are there usually a lot of people selling bird, eggs etc?

 

[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

Sorry I don't know this is my first show also matt will know for sure though!

 

[Matt A NC]

There should be quite a few birds forsale. This is one of the first opportunities for breeders to sell those extras. As far as eggs, I wouldn't count on it. Most people don't hatch this late and those with show birds have them seperated to keep feathers in good shape.

I will there about 6am.

To look at the show all birds have to be cooped in by 9am. Some folks pull birds as soon as their section is judged. I think this is BAD FORM, but it is the same at every show. To see all birds I would get in the show building by 10am.

For buying 8-9 is a good time. Those not showing will setup before 9. Those showing are busy getting their birds cooped inby 9, then a little rest, then they move outside to sell what they have brought.

Matt

 

[gavinandallison]

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As a good sign, aim to be there by 8 to 9am. There are lots of people selling birds, let someone with experience come with you around the birds to check them if you see any you like. You will have to quarantine any news birds for at least 30 days before you introduce them into your flock. I will be there with many others and will have a sticker with my name on - we did this last time to help people find each other. If you look at our pages, you will see DW - Allison - and I on them, so you'd be able to pick us out! And I have an accent - English - so it is easy to hear!

 

[tplummer]

Plus.... He has little hair!!! Love ya Gavin!!!

 

[bikerchic]

Thanks for the information!

 

[JEH1984]

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As a good sign, aim to be there by 8 to 9am. There are lots of people selling birds, let someone with experience come with you around the birds to check them if you see any you like. You will have to quarantine any news birds for at least 30 days before you introduce them into your flock. I will be there with many others and will have a sticker with my name on - we did this last time to help people find each other. If you look at our pages, you will see DW - Allison - and I on them, so you'd be able to pick us out! And I have an accent - English - so it is easy to hear!

I will have to look for you. My friend went to a show a few months ago and a guy lied to him about the age of the two cochin he bought. Guy told him that they were a year old.. My friend kept them for a few months and since the hen wasn't laying any eggs he was going to give them away. I told him I would take them. Once I got home I study their feet because they look dried out and noticed the roos spur was curled around back on to it self and the other one looked like it had broken in half. Going to get that spur trimmed. Then I noticed the hen had little spurs. I did some research and from what I read that if the rooster spur is lover then 1/4 in that he is over two years old and if its less he is year or under. Not sure if that's correct but I don't want to get dumped on like my friend had happen to him. They are going to live the rest of their lives in my backyard until its their time..

So I will be looking for some help when buying some chickens!

 

[bikerchic]

We will be seaching the entire area for the guy with the english accent!