Martinsburg WV Chickenstock Sept 24th 2011 8am- noon

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

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Great idea. Let me know what he tells you. Last I heard, Jewel had a new way for testing AI and I am curious.

Thanks,

Tammy

 

[Soaring Chicks]

I have 38 guineas for sale just rare colors and all plus 4 auburn java cockerels,2 silver laced wyandotte cockerels.
sblrw hens are sold. I have 3 wms(1r/2h) and one (1h) blue wheaten marans left. trio of blue ams lf pure.
3 eater eggers nice colors starting to lay. I also have 3 wishard tom turkeys and a blk turkey hen.
a pheasant mixed I think dont know as I swapped eggs and got them. it is blk.
3 blrw cockerels
i may have one or two jg close to lay pullets for sale IF they DO NOT make SQ.

 

[Fourgirlsoneboy]

We are so excited about this swap (we had just got in touch with Jonathan when this was announced)!! We are bringing a lot of stuff!

I have the following for FREE to anyone here if they are interested!

2 silkie hens with wry neck. They were both from the same hatch and we never have had a problem with it before, or since- we tried vitamins and didn't really see an improvement. They both function fine, eating, drinking, etc, and one you can't tell until you pick her up, but she has it (they hold their head a bit funny). They are both about 5 months old and we don't want to keep them in our silkie pen as we don't want to breed them. I would really like them to go together as they are used to each other- if someone would like two hens as pets (I wouldn't breed them), they can have them free. Otherwise we will just keep away from the silkie pen and hang onto them!

I also have the two UGLIEST silkie roosters!! I rescued these about 6 weeks ago from someone else and they were/are in TERRIBLE shape (I mean almost totally defeathered, missing toes from last winter, etc). I have let them free range the last 6 weeks- they are great watchdogs for the flock, and one in particular is great about helping care for chicks. They are just STARTING (I mean barely) to get feathers back in, they are still in BAD shape. I don't want them running with the main flock though now, because we will start breeding our Marans, so everyone gets separated. I really pity these two guys, they are friendly and have bonded with each other- they always check to see where the other is, so if you feel like taking the challenge and letting these guys have a chance I'd like them to go together. I *think* they are over a year old, but I am not sure exactly. They are both pet quality (really NO quality, except great guards for the flock) if they had their feathers and their lost appendages, just so you know- I just felt so bad for them at the time I had to give them some happy chicken times with our flock. I just have too many roosters (but will keep them for now if no one is interested). I just want you to know that we did not treat these guys this way (you will be able to tell at chickenstock)!!! I would REALLY like to have them in a free range flock, because of their past. You won't want to use them in a breeding program, so if you need two great roos to watch over your girls (and once they molt, they will look better), then these might be for you. If not, we will hang on to them, let them molt/look a little better then free them out next year

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I will only bring those above chickens to chickenstock if someone contacts me beforehand!! Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested in any of those birds described above- thanks!

Otherwise we will bring the following:

~A whole bunch of POL ee's and mixes

~Pet quality silkie hens (we are really culling this fall- should have really good birds next spring!!) and one or two pq roos


~Bantam cochin hens (maybe), and I think we have a young roo or 2 running around

~POL Splash Marans (maybe)


~2 pairs of Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

~ Some free roos, and other birds (we haven't decided yet!)

~Hatching eggs (my birds pretty much took off all summer with the heat and molting, so we are just now getting eggs. I'm testing them now for fertility by sticking them in the incubator- should have some chicks there as well).


I am LOOKING for-
Silver Grey Dorking Roo (or hatching eggs)
A few rosecomb hens
NOTHING ELSE (at least that is our story

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I can't wait! We will be there early as we have a few birds to get tested (most of our are 4-5 months or younger, but we do have a few). Looking forward to seeing what everyone brings and chat with the other crazy chicken people!!!

 

[peachick]

Hi Guys. I wont be at this swap (I'll be at a goat show in VA)
But i will be at the Maryland swap on Oct 1st!

Im done with eggs and chicks for the year, but i am selling some of my adult breeders.
Let me know what you want me to bring.

 

[Chicken Junkies]

Here is an updated list of the birds people are bringing. Lot of people bringing related items as well. Please let us know if we forgot something or you want to add something. Over 20 vendors coming so far, so gonna be a good Chickenstock. Thanks for all your support.

Blue Laced Red Wyandottes
Splash BLRW
Turkeys ( Sweetgrass color of Tiger blk. wing bronze / Wishard bronze / Tiger blk. wing bronze / Spanish blk. / Royal Palms )
Marans (Blue Wheaten / Wheaten )
Easter Eggers
Blue Ameruacana
Olive egg layers
Guineas (several colors)
Pheasants
Button Quail
Coturnix Quail
Silkies
Rhode Island Reds
Buff Orphingtons
Russian Orloff Bantams
Light Brahmas
Millie Fleur d'Uccles
Bantam Cochin
Sussex
Sulkie
POL EE's and mixes
Pet quality Silkie hens (we are really culling this fall- should have really good birds next spring!!)
One or two pq Silkie roos
Bantam cochin hens (maybe), and I think we have a young roo or 2 running around
POL Splash Marans (maybe)
2 pairs of Appenzeller Spitzhaubens
Some free roos
38 guineas for sale, just rare colors.
4 auburn java cockerels
2 silver laced wyandotte cockerels
3 wms(1r/2h)
One (1h) Blue Wheaten Marans
Trio of blue AMs LF pure
3 Wishard tom turkeys and a blk. turkey hen
A pheasant mixed I think dont know as I swapped eggs and got them. It is blk.
3 BLRW cockerels
May have one or two JG close to lay pullets for sale IF they DO NOT make SQ
Lavender Orpington roo 1 yr old
Golden Comets
Cochins
Oprhs
Buff leghorn
Peachicks (maybe)
Turkeys Royal Palm
2 pairs of Production Reds - just starting to lay
2 Wheaten Ameraucana roos - from Peachick eggs
1 California White roo
Buff Orphington pullets
Pearl and Lavender Guinea - couple months old
Ameraucana chicks - 4 months old
2 pair Dominiques - 17 wks old
Guinea Fowl - couple weeks to several months - several colors

Laying hens: 1 year old
Dominiques
RIR
Light Brahma
Welsummer

Several breeds of hatching eggs.
Eating eggs.
Goats
Baby Boer Goats
Bunnies


Waterers
Nipple waterers
Feeders
Coops and hoop houses
Cages
Beautiful show cages
Nests
Nesting boxes
5 gal. buckets
Honey

Plants... Iris, Daylilies, etc.

 

[silkieluver_07]

Don't know if I can make it yet, all depends on my college/work schedule

 

[fatsu]

It looks like this will be a great showing. I'm getting calls from all over the place and have had tons upon tons of hits on the site and I'm sure chickenjunkie has as well . My best advice is for sellers to get there as early as possible and buyers to get there as close to 8 as you can because stuff is going to go fast by the sound of things. I want to thank everyone who has helped spread the word you guys are doing a great job we have people coming from over 100 miles away

On the day of I'll be there bright and early to help get everyone situated. Can't wait to see everyone there.

We have a pretty good list of what everyone is bringing I'd like to also get a list of what everyone is looking for. I'll post it as well and maybe just maybe what you want will show up. Thanks again everyone

 

[Chicken Junkies]

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You got it Ronnie. Over 500 visits to my blog today and growing almost daily. We have over 20 people committed to vending and I get about 10 -15 emails a day now. Just sent out the info to everyone who bought chickens from me last year and most are coming.

Gonna be FUN! My FB page has tripled as well and everyone is welcome to post chickens for sale or what they are looking for there anytime. Please share photos and videos too.

http://Facebook.com/ChickenJunkie It's there for the chicken community to use. We appreciate all the help and support the chicken community is giving us so much. Tammy and Tonya, you guys rock.

Ronnie is right! GET THERE EARLY!

 

[Soaring Chicks]

Have y'all heard if there will be any call ducks????

 

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

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I have the strangest feeling that I'll be riding home from Indiana with a call duck on my lap...