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[pbjmaker]

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That's hard! I am sorry you had to go through that.

 

[bonder]

Hi all!
I'm new to chickens but have quickly become obsessed with BYC! I have around 50 birds right now but I've read a lot about chicken math, so I don't think 50 is the final number. I'm in Northern Iowa (close to Clear Lake) anyone else near by?

To Karimw: Sorry about the loss of your friend

I saw someone posted a while ago about looking for a bantam for their daughter. Did that person ever find one? I'd love to know how that turned out and if I could help.

 

[harleyjo]

Does anyone in the the Des Moines area or southwest toward Winterset or Creston have Speckled Sussex or Welsummer's? I am working on my chicken math for next year and trying to decide what to get and these 2 breeds are a couple of several I think I want to add to my mix.

I don't have an incubator yet and may have to do some talking to get that one done yet!

 

[EmptyNest]

I'm in Creston and have Rhode Island Reds (single comb and rose comb), blue/black/splash orpingtons, cuckoo marans and blue/black ameracaunas if you'd like to add any of those to your flock.

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[harleyjo]

Emptynest, I will keep that in mind for early next year. I don't dare add anymore pullets right now but I was thinking about buff orpingtons and americana's as well as a few others for next year. I want to get them as day old chicks when I do get them. I wish I had an incubator but I have to do this in baby steps....lol. I just really want those Welsummers and Sussex. So that is why I am planning already trying to figure out what I am going to do.

 

[mrandmrschicken]

To those of you looking for birds, I might suggest coming to the fair. It is my understanding that they have quite a sales section with folks from MO, KS, OK, WI, IL, NE and everywhere coming anything is possible!
I think getting together would be a great idea but why not at the fair? There must be a hot dog stand somewhere? I have not been there in 30 yrs...

but assume they have food?

 

[apbgv]

Hey Bonder, I am located in Chucktown-Charles City, work in Mason where my boss and I maintain a flock.

 

[pbjmaker]

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No they don't sell food there anymore...

Unless it's on a stick

 

[harleyjo]

Hey all,
Just curious... what are the laws in IA regarding selling eggs or processed chicken? We are just getting started and recently I have had someone ask me about buying chickens from me, like the cornish X. I didn't know what the laws were on this. I see signs all over about selling eggs as we pass by farms.

 

[bonder]

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Hey Amy! Sounds like we are pretty close to one another. This is my first go-around with chickens so it's nice to know someone nearby who has some experience. How many are in your flock? What type of chickens do you have? I've got a huge mixture. Thanks for saying hi!