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[kwhites634]

Quote: Slow...I ain't risking heat stroke over a building project.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I was just seeing if I could talk you into it. That way I knew I could talk my wife into it.

Just explain how valuable they are and that you can help prevent them from going extinct.

Wait, I think I missed it - what chickens are you wanting?

(I love to hear about other's wish lists - it's like window shopping.

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- Ant Farm

I'm satisfied with what I have because I don't currently have time or space for more.
On another farm, with more time, depending on what the climate was, the wish list would be a few of the following:

Quetro
Blue Andalusians
White Face Black Spanish
Euskal Oiloa
Castellana Negra
Appenzeller Spitzhauben
The Barneveld line of Barnevelders
Java
Hamburg
Cubalaya
Fayoumi

Breeds/varieties I've had before that I would own again.
Jaerhons
White Minorcas
White and Blue JGs

An Altsterier hen a friend of mine has. It's 6-8 weeks old to go along with mine from NYhal. It's mine for shipping.

Go for it.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Altst/BRKAltst.html

Have you seen this thread?
Perhaps some on there still have them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/826852/altsteirer

I found these sources for you.
http://nmcpoultry.com/altsteirer.htm
http://justfowlingaround.weebly.com/breed-profiles/alsteirer (this one is on the west coast near Canada)
http://adifferentchickfarm.com/?page_id=1038

Oh, ok - for more genetic diversity/breeding, then?

I know nothing about shipping poultry - good luck, keep us posted!!!!

- Ant Farm

Rules
http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c5_008.htm

Disease-free adult birds may be mailed domestically when shipped under all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including the Lacey Act, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and any state, municipal, or local ordinances. Mailers must comply with all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including the Lacey Act, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and any state, municipal, or local ordinances. Mailings must also be compliant with the requirements provided in USPS Publication 14, Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Animals, Plants, and Related Matter, Chapter 5. In addition, each container or package must be marked as required by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under 50 CFR 14. Adult birds must be properly packaged and able to sustain shipment without food or water because liquids, moisture, and loose foodstuffs can cause damage to the shipping container, other mail, and Postal Service equipment during transport.
526.42 Mailability Requirements
Adult birds are mailable only when sent under the following conditions:

1. The shipment is mailed using Priority Mail Express service.
2. Each bird must weigh more than 6 ounces and no more than 25 pounds.
3. The number of birds per parcel must follow the container manufacturer limits.
4. The mailer must secure containers approved by the manager, Product Classification (see 214 for address).
5. A mailing container must be used that is constructed by a USPS-approved manufacturer listed on the RIBBS website at http://ribbs.usps.gov.

Boxes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141050132163?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

http://www.hm-e.net/

 

[Chaos18]

Slow...I ain't risking heat stroke over a building project.

Yea I wouldn't either.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: LOL again the image didnt show up until I quote?? weird!!!! have a good one!!

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Chaos18 Leave a LightOn Sally Sunshine kwhites634 mlm Mike

BANTI how you liking that plat membership?

How are you this morning?
I could be better should I have no work today. but unfortunately my day starts 445 am with the first knocks at the door at 5 however today was a late arrival for the first set of lils

Quote: Slow...I ain't risking heat stroke over a building project.
You had better not!!! its too hot to be outside unless your in a pool!!!

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: LOL again the image didnt show up until I quote?? weird!!!! have a good one!!

Quote:

Chaos18 Leave a LightOn Sally Sunshine kwhites634 mlm Mike

BANTI how you liking that plat membership?

How are you this morning?
I could be better should I have no work today. but unfortunately my day starts 445 am with the first knocks at the door at 5 however today was a late arrival for the first set of lils

Quote: Slow...I ain't risking heat stroke over a building project.
You had better not!!! its too hot to be outside unless your in a pool!!!
But I am in a pool; a pool of sweat!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote:

Paddler I found my Spitz had been the weakest chicken I owned, hated them and they were the bird I most wanted. The white faced spanish however were the best! Strongest great layers, fast growers, and they could be tamed enough to not skitz in a covered run when you enter. They by far were my most fav chicken, but they didnt sell well as chicks or eggs. I wish I would have had more room to keep them. Because now that I dont sell but local it would be nice to just have a trio to look at, they are amazing creatures for sure.

 

[Chaos18]

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I could be better should I have no work today. but unfortunately my day starts 445 am with the first knocks at the door at 5 however today was a late arrival for the first set of lils

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Aren't lils supposed to still be sleeping at 5 am?

 

[kwhites634]

Paddler
You suppose the plastic airline-approved dog kennels would work? Sturdier than a cardboard box & extremely well ventilated.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

then you are doing it right!!





My grandfather always said "leave nothing of yourself but a pool of sweat!"

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Paddler
You suppose the plastic airline-approved dog kennels would work? Sturdier than a cardboard box & extremely well ventilated.

I think the good boxes have those liners to prevent spread of disease and dander?