Maine

[superchemicalgirl]

Forgot to add, if going to the swap:
1. Bring a chair and things to make you comfortable - something to read, shade if it's going to be hot, a jacket if it's going to be cold. Probably both since it's Maine.
2. Bring wet wipes for your hands.
3. Wear shoes that you can launder as soon as you get home
4. Bring boxes because people buying will not have boxes. You'll sell more if you're prepared.
5. Get there early so you get a good place to set up where you won't bake in the sun and/or get run over by traffic.
6. Food and water for yourself and your birds

 

[islandgirl82]

Lovely weather, eh??? Garden is doing well, in spite of it. Any one had luck selling birds on craig's list? How difficult is it to list stuff? I'm thinning the flock to make room for new pullets. May end up taking some of them to the TSC swap next weekend. Never done that either. If any one has had experience in either venue, please let me know how it went for you.

I've got constant attention from red tail hawks this season. I also think there is some land predator hanging around, though I've not seen it, or signs of it. Jack is doing a lot of warning trills and growling. Sometimes 10 minutes at a time.

What breed(s)? I'm looking to replace a couple of sex links who are horribly mean to a few of my girls

 

[Hiltonizer]

Lovely weather, eh??? Garden is doing well, in spite of it. Any one had luck selling birds on craig's list? How difficult is it to list stuff? I'm thinning the flock to make room for new pullets. May end up taking some of them to the TSC swap next weekend. Never done that either. If any one has had experience in either venue, please let me know how it went for you.

I've got constant attention from red tail hawks this season. I also think there is some land predator hanging around, though I've not seen it, or signs of it. Jack is doing a lot of warning trills and growling. Sometimes 10 minutes at a time.

Facebook is your best bet, Maine Poultry Connection and Livestock Farm Animals are two large groups that will move birds quickly. The swaps are good if you're targeting impulse buyers, which adult hens probably aren't ideal for. If you're close by, or in the area for other shopping, it may be worth a shot but my guess is you'd sit there for awhile unless you were practically giving the birds away.

 

[lazy gardener]

What breed(s)? I'm looking to replace a couple of sex links who are horribly mean to a few of my girls

My avatar roo x Pioneer, Dom, RCBL, home bred BSL (green egg layers), SLW. Girls being replaced are 1 - 2 years old. Produce a colorful egg basket. Cream, olive, aqua, blue, brown. Small combs, non-feathered feet. Girls are solid black (BSL). partridge, and some varying shades of reds. If I must, I'll process them, but... really would rather let them continue laying for someone.

Facebook is your best bet, Maine Poultry Connection and Livestock Farm Animals are two large groups that will move birds quickly. The swaps are good if you're targeting impulse buyers, which adult hens probably aren't ideal for. If you're close by, or in the area for other shopping, it may be worth a shot but my guess is you'd sit there for awhile unless you were practically giving the birds away.

Thanks. I don't face book, so that's out. I need to put an egg sign out by the main road that goes by my road, so I may just tack that on to my sign. Might pick up some local sales.

 

[CoopChick719]

I have a dilemma. Matilda has been sitting on eggs for 30 days tomorrow. I set the eggs on May 14th. I read that 21 days is a guideline since most eggs are hatched in an incubator with a constant temperature & humidity. Unlike a hen who gets up off the nest here & there. Should I try to break her or try to find her chicks?

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Either. Depends on whether you want more birds or not.

 

[diana507]

Does anyone know where I can get some point of lay pullets?

 

[sewchick]

Forgot to add, if going to the swap:
1. Bring a chair and things to make you comfortable - something to read, shade if it's going to be hot, a jacket if it's going to be cold. Probably both since it's Maine.
2. Bring wet wipes for your hands.
3. Wear shoes that you can launder as soon as you get home
4. Bring boxes because people buying will not have boxes. You'll sell more if you're prepared.
5. Get there early so you get a good place to set up where you won't bake in the sun and/or get run over by traffic.
6. Food and water for yourself and your birds

Bring a small wad of 1.00 bills cause ppl seldom have the correct amount of money. Maybe a few 5.00 bills as well.
I would bring a tarp with bungie cords too. Never know when your gonna get a downpour. Course the chickens wont mind the rain but the boxes and other dry stuff will.

 

[CoopChick719]

Either. Depends on whether you want more birds or not.

I did want some. Anyone know of anyone with a hatch due soon?

 

[LadyCluck77]

I have a few pullets to sell who will be laying in July. A couple of Easter eggers, two White Leghorns, two Welsummers. PM me if you might be interested.
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