Michigan Chickenstock 2014 - planning ahead!

[RaZ]

I can bring a ladder and a couple of tarps that we can hang from the rafters to create a darker viewing area. That way a spot can be dedicated to the presentation.

I appreciate the effort that people are making to organize and structure the event, but I agree with John that my primary reason for attending is to chat with old friends. The food, swaps and prizes are icing on the cake.

 

[Wynette]

Maybe it would work out better to ask Dr. Fulton to begin at 10 rather than 10:30? He indicated the presentation would be 35-45 minutes, and then questions/answers would likely be the same amount of time; thus, 10:30 - noon seemed best, BUT - I'm sure he'd be happy to begin an half hour before; then, it would be less disruptive for moving the desserts.

If y'all aren't keen on him doing a presentation, I'm happy to let him know there's just not as big of an interest as we originally thought there would be. I approached him solely because several folks last year expressed an interest in adding a "learning" component to Chickenstock. But, if there's not enough interest, that's fine.

 

[chickflick]

I like the idea of the dr being there. Just don't want him getting interuppted while he's speaking. Maybe we should reserve the park for all day!! lol

 

[Wynette]

I think that folks do seem to be pretty petered out by the 3 p.m. mark...that's why I thought it would be best to have Dr. F speak before lunch rather than after when we're all in food comas.

I believe one of the diseases he's going to be speaking on is Mareks, which is extremely prevalent in the Midwest. There's a whole lot of misinformation out there about Mareks, so I, for one, will surely be taking notes on that one!

 

[RaZ]

10:30 seems good. It gives people a bit of time to get their spot set up and allows for stragglers to arrive.

 

[Farmerboy16]

Got the Chickenstock buy and sell thread going, so fire away! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/849476/michigan-chickenstock-2014-buy-sell-trade

 

[eatwhatyougrow]

Maybe it would work out better to ask Dr. Fulton to begin at 10 rather than 10:30?  He indicated the presentation would be 35-45 minutes, and then questions/answers would likely be the same amount of time; thus, 10:30 - noon seemed best, BUT - I'm sure he'd be happy to begin an half hour before; then, it would be less disruptive for moving the desserts.

If y'all aren't keen on him doing a presentation, I'm happy to let him know there's just not as big of an interest as we originally thought there would be.  I approached him solely because several folks last year expressed an interest in adding a "learning" component to Chickenstock.  But, if there's not enough interest, that's fine. 

I am interested in hearing the presentation would be a big reason for me to attend.

 

[preciouskitty]

I, too, am interested in Dr. Fulton's visit.

 

[Wolfy1972]

i would be game for listening to a speaker from MSU extension. im new with chickens so i think any thing i can learn will help me. im just starting my chicken farm and selling egg already but i want to expand way farther than that . so im a definite yes for the speaker

 

[Wolfy1972]

if anyone had a DJ system they could bring that would work also