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[FlashPointFarm]

My neighbors usually get there around 3am, so I'm thinking anytime. ??

 

[mrandmrschicken]

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Depending on the age of the chicken and where it came from... you should have a p/t test within the last 30 days, or the day of the swap. There will be a tester on site. The paper you need is called a VS-9,2 and the tester fills it out for you. The blood test is very quick and proves that your birds are pullorum-typhoid clean. Or, if you are an NPIP participant, I think, but am not sure, you just need to show your NPIP card. I know this works for shows in the State of Iowa but not sure about swaps. A Rapid Whole Blood Test is always best. The person in charge of the swap told me that the tester is usually very busy, so be prepared! I will also be bringing my testing equipment and can provide that service as well. Birds under 5 months do not need the test but there parents do unless purchased from an NPIP participant then you just need their name and NPIP #.

 

[mrandmrschicken]

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My oh my! The older feathered birds stay in the van. I do not feed them before we travel and limit their water and feed while we are there so they don't poop up the van. The chicks, still under heat, come in the room at night. We use a heating pad and keep them quiet. NOT roasting them LOL! We use a power inverter for the trip to keep them warm if it is cold. They stay quite warm and snug in a small area covered with a blanket. The chicks always have access to feed and water. We have taken the incubator with us on occassion. Have hatched numerous chicks in hotel rooms. Imagine the pet deposit for 20 chicks! We have never had anyone behind the front desk complain.

 

[apbgv]

Don't have anything to sell now, got the seramas sold now I have $$$ ready to spend Oh my goodness he has the giant flemish rabbits, babies ready to go in 2 weeks. Oh I would love one. no no must resist. resistance is futile, no must resist. I am still planning on my getting a couple pigeons will think about the bunny. anyone want an american fuzzy lop?? Looking forward to sunday.

 

[pbjmaker]

I have the younger chicks covered for a "conatainer" but the bigger roosters need a place for the swap. I have one of those large black dog crates that would fit them, but it doesn't fit in my car. Maybe I can get it broke down fairly easily then put them in boxes until ready to set up. Three of the roosters that hatched at the end of January are nearly as big as my maran hens. They will be ginourmous when they are done growing.

I have talked to Chubby Bubby about her impending trip and new home - she said BAWK!?!

Her son is one of the roosters coming - he is solid black and very nice tempered so far.

 

[pbjmaker]

Anyone that would be interested in my white showgirl rooster? He is around 19 months old and has a GREAT personality. He is my alpha roo but never ever attacks people and likes to give flock updates as he walks alongside you. He did chip the end off his beak this winter

but it doesn't seem to bother him any.

This is him when he was younger the picture was taken December 30th 2008:

This is him last September - sorry it's blurry:

 

[mrandmrschicken]

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Steph;

I've got a 2'x2'x2' pen you can use for the roos. They should all fit in it comfy. It has a hinged door and is mesh all the way around so you can see in it. Just put them in a box with some straw or wood shavings at the bottom for the trip up and back. They will be calmer if they are all together. If thats not enough room, I have two of them. Let me know.

 

[FlashPointFarm]

Stephanie,
How much do you want for the SG roo? And what generation is he?

 

[pbjmaker]

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[farmgirlie1031]

We are thinking we may go to Waverly. Never been before.