"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[hdowden]

We lost our neighbor & good friend. I am so, so sorry. We hashed out "chicken talk" every weekend. We will miss our friend so much. He had the vision, the drive, the ambition, the education and the wealth. He was living his dream. He left a very successful career as a maritime lawyer in New Orleans to come here 2 years ago & run Inglewood Farms.

Inglewood has several hundred chickens in their specially designed chicken tractors -- and Corwith added "Easter Eggers" to their mix a couple of months ago on my recommendation for variety in the cartons of the eggs they sold. ( I was still trying to get him to try some peacocks for 'eye candy' around the place)! He will be missed.

You can see pics of the old school bus they turned into a chicken tractor on their Facebook page (Inglewood Farm). They did a fantastic job with it.

RIP Corwith Davis III:

Corwith was Chief Operating Officer and Manager on Inglewood Plantation in Alexandria, Louisiana, a family run farm specializing in organic vegetables, pecans and eggs. He assumed his position at Inglewood two years ago developing Inglewood's growing commitment to sustainable agriculture and organic farming. Corwith believed that Inglewood was strongly connected to the broader community of Alexandria and volunteered his time and expertise to AMIkids, the Central Louisiana Community Foundation and the Good Food Project of the Central Louisiana Food Bank. It was Corwith's drive, determination, kindness and wit that produced success for Inglewood. His sense of humor was apparent in his designation of the ecologically damaging wild pigs on Inglewood as "Louisiana Heritage Hogs." He was as knowledgeable about catching wild pigs as he was about the pH balance of soil. Corwith's leadership converted the pecan business to organic standards and initiated the first large-scale sustainable vegetable operation of its kind in Louisiana. His enthusiasm for such topics left those around him rapt with attention and wanting to learn more.

Corwith was known by all as a devoted friend, person of extraordinary humor, and the ability to use his wit wisely. His insatiable drive to win a debate left each who knew him well speechless at some point.

sounds like he was a good man that i wish i could have meet. i'm sure he is dearly missed by all that new him. RIP Corwith

 

[Garilyn Bardash]

anyone interested in a central Louisiana poultry club? we are off to a good start with this and the state rep of the APA is even offering to help us. we will be holding a meet and greet in the near feature, place and time has to be determined but will be doing it at a kid friendly place so one of the 2 parks around here (leesville) is an option. if you are interested please jump over to the thread were it is currently being discussed https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/666481/2012-louisiana-chickenstocks-shows-and-meet-ups. i also have a facebook page called central Louisiana poultry club (may or may not stay the name of the club) if you have a facebook you can look that up. it is as of right now incomplete until the first meeting when idea's and positions will be given to those who are interested (may take 2 meetings or so).

Thanks for starting a site for Central Louisiana! I am following on facebook. I am looking for Black Australorps!

 

[flewdacoop]

hope everyone is having a good day about to head out to the deer lease for some wild hog hunting will post pics after we return with what we ended up with

 

[mzstre]

Quote:
Originally Posted by TerriLaChicks link

We lost our neighbor & good friend.


Terri, I am so sorry to hear about your loss!

 

[mzstre]

Chris- that's what I've been reading too. I am just going to keep my fingers crossed. I know the dry type looks a lot worse than it actually is; I'm just worried my birds will end up with the wet type. The mosquitos are nearly unbearable at my place!

Has anyone used a product called Mosquito Barrier? It's supposed to be all natural & derived from garlic. I'm ready to try anything.

 

[hdowden]

Chris- that's what I've been reading too. I am just going to keep my fingers crossed. I know the dry type looks a lot worse than it actually is; I'm just worried my birds will end up with the wet type. The mosquitos are nearly unbearable at my place!
Has anyone used a product called Mosquito Barrier? It's supposed to be all natural & derived from garlic. I'm ready to try anything.

when the sun starts setting here you cant go outside the mosquitoes are so bad. went to the grow out pen were i have 4 chicks and i swear it looked like there was a good 50 mosquitoes in it

 

[swampgirl21]

I swear the mosquitos get worse every year!

 

[Chris Herzog]

I swear the mosquitos get worse every year!

All the rain isn't helping either!

Chris

 

[knightie]

I have a couple of young sebbies to sell but only have males to get rid of at this time. I believe that I have a smooth breasted male and a curly breasted male. I haven't adverstised yet because I'm still growing them out. Where are you located? I can post pics if you're interested. Mike didn't hatch any sebbies this year. Actually, a couple of the sebbies he has came from me last fall.

Sorry ive been crazy busy the last two weeks.... I'm actually in Texas near shrevport... I probably wont be able to afford one that's been grown out ... at least not right now... but please pm me when you decide who's going and let me know cost and such..

 

[jt farm]

Quote:
Originally Posted by TerriLaChicks

We lost our neighbor & good friend.



Terri I am sorry to hear about your neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family