Maine Swaps 2011

[superchemicalgirl]

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The swaps are a great way to meet your fellow local chicken keepers and buy, sell or trade poultry. You'll be surprised at the offerings at some of these swaps, it's not just chickens but guineas, quail, ducks, etc and even things like chicken decorations. TSC also has Farm Swaps (I forget the real name of it) that are more broad than just poultry.

I'm pretty local to you... so hi neighbor!

Howdy! Nice to see someone close by!! I am sure you can share the fustration with the weather...want my little ones to be able to go outside...but mother nature just will not behave!! I am so excited for these swaps....gonna go prepared with something to carry them home in!! Even the DH is intrested in the swaps...

How little are your little ones? I threw 6 week olds outside in February (yeah, I'm a meanie).

And this weather... uggh! But at least the bugs aren't out yet.

 

[hoppy]

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SCG-
do you know that your link for the Easter hatch says your in AZ?
I thought you were local to us in Maine?

Thanks, such is the problem with shareware... I'll put myself back in Maine

where are the directions on BYC so i can add me?

 

[superchemicalgirl]

I'm so glad you're going to be part of the Easter Hatch! The directions are right on the Hatch Link once you click it:

BYC Easter Hatch

1. Click on "edit"
2. Drag the marker on the map to your location
3. Add your name
4. Hit "save"
5. Hit "done"
6. Do not put your name in this box. PM me (SCG) if you cannot get this to work and I'll add you. Thanks.

You have to have a google account to do it but they're free to sign up.

And here's the link to the Easter Hatch for those of you wondering what we're talking about:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=447147
Eggs get set on Saturday so you still have plenty of time to join... and for Mainers wanting to join along that are within driving distance to Disgusta I'll be happy to throw in some free turken cross eggs (50% will hatch NN, 50% will be regular feathered mutts) from my mutt flock if you need hatching eggs!

 

[hoppy]

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darn I can't do the easter hatch. my incubator is full and will hatch 1 week prior to easter (using fuzzy math- I didn't actually go check about about then)

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Maybe you'll get a broody between now and then!

 

[hoppy]

found this on craigslist:
FARM DAY/CHICKEN SWAP 2011

WHERE ???

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY (TSC) #1464
1770 MAIN ST
SANFORD ME 04073
(207) 490-0034

May 7th will be the very first FARM DAY/CHICKEN SWAP held at this new TSC location.

Come and join the fun - buy, sell, trade or swap

Schedule of events:

MAY 7TH - 9 AM TO 2 PM
JUNE 11TH - 9 AM TO 2 PM
JULY 9TH - 9 AM TO 2 PM
AUGUST - 6TH - 9 AM TO 2 PM
SEPTEMBER - 3RD - 9 AM TO 2 PM

 

[spook]

That is Bob Stano, he and his wife are doing their first event in Sanford. Unfortunately my Bob and I have one in Lewiston or Oxford on that same day. I believe its Lewiston that we have. Still need to get a sign made for 2 stores now...ugh. Its getting rough, money just doesn't go as far as it should. Such a shame! I hope everyone that can be close to the Sanford event goes to support them, wish I could go, I love supporting other peoples events.

 

[hoppy]

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can you update page one to reflect these new swaps as well.
thanks

 

[hoppy]

here is another one
Tractor Supply in E. Wilton, Maine. Will hold a FARM/ SWAP ON April 16th @ 979 Wilton Rd., Route 2, East Wilton. Time is from 9 AM to 2 Pm. One of the First Farm/Swaps for the year, so get those chicks ready, should be a fun day! No charge for set up. Buy, Sell, Trade, whatever you have, Poultry, ducks, pigeons, turkeys, and whatever fowl Or small farm animals you have. Plants and veggies sell too. Fresh eggs for eating Or Hatching bring them too! A lot of people in this area or looking for meat birds, layers, and lots of other things. There is a great traffic flow through this store.

From the South:
Take route 4 to rt.4, 2, bear right towards farmington, located between Dexter Lumber and Comfort Inn. On the Right.

From the North: Take Route 2 south through Farmington to Wilton, TSC located on the Left.

From the West: Take Route 2 to Rt.4, 2 follow thru to just pass Dexter Lumber, TSC on the right.

From the East: Take Route 27 Or Farmington Falls Road to Route 4 towards Wilton, just pass the Comfort Inn, TSC located on the Left.

Hope to see you there!

 

[hoppy]

while this one is not a swap, it's a learning experience for those new to showing and there will probably be birds for sale.
central maine bird fanciers will offer a youth poultry program
Youth Program
On Sunday, April 17th, we will be offering our annual Youth (and anyone else interested) Education Program. This will take place on the same day as our monthly club meeting. Austin Brann will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. to do Pullurom testing on your birds. Coffee will be available. At 11:00 a.m., we will begin the education program. Sarah Castle, one of our premier Junior exhibitors, will talk about the top 5 things a competitor should focus on in preparing for showmanship. Allison Flagg will teach the parts of a chicken and parts of a duck, with real birds to demonstrate. These are things all poultry enthusiasts should know. Linda Blackman will touch upon general guidelines for poultry show room etiquette.
At noon, we will have our pot luck meal, followed by our business meeting at 1 p.m.. We will finish up with our ever-popular auction and 50/50 drawing. Feel free to bring birds, fertile eggs, and other items to donate to the auction as all proceeds go back into the club treasury.
So plan to get out into the Spring sunshine and join us for this fun and informative day. Everyone is invited!
this will be held at the washington evening star grange hall in washington, maine.