Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[rachelsflock]

Hey, funny coincidence. We just got goats. There, I said it.
Now we have a 2 year old nigerian dwarf doe in milk and an unrelated 10 week old doeling, and contrary to my previous concerns everything seems to be going great so far (knock on wood). The doe makes milk that tastes like ice cream although I'm pretty sure she's letting the doeling take half of it. Maybe later I'll go get pictures. Now I just have to send in the registration papers and fees. Milking isn't hard on my hands at all either, which makes me happiest of all. It's very tempting to find more mature does in milk so we can have more than 2 cups of ice cream flavored milk per day. Maybe I'll go out and photograph said goats to prove their existence even though this is BYC and not BYH.

 

[uchytil]

RaZ, well the current kids (2 doelings and a buckling) follow me around un-tethered. They are super friendly and social. They are perfect for you. Get the buckling wethered and you'd be all set with a perfect trio. When the time comes you can "borrow" a buck to cover the does.

Rachelsflock...more like BYN (backyard neighbors) since it's a social site. I think most everyone posts anything and everything, and sometimes even about chickens!

 

[1muttsfan]

Yep, even though this is a chicken site, the social threads are looser. Goat pictures always acceptable especially frolicking goatlings

 

[RaZ]

RaZ, well the current kids (2 doelings and a buckling) follow me around un-tethered. They are super friendly and social. They are perfect for you. Get the buckling wethered and you'd be all set with a perfect trio. When the time comes you can "borrow" a buck to cover the does.

Rachelsflock...more like BYN (backyard neighbors) since it's a social site. I think most everyone posts anything and everything, and sometimes even about chickens!

Did I mention that I hate you, John? If those kids show up at CS18, I'll hate you even more. Especially if they fit in the back of a Jeep.
What I really need is about a dozen laying hens. I have more egg customers than birds. The new coop can handle about 30 birds but I'd be happy with about 20 and that number should be good to keep Larry the rooster busy.

I'm looking forward to Chicken Stock and hoping to fill out my little farm wish list. Maybe I should drive the big truck and/or tow the trailer.

 

[RaZ]

Yep, even though this is a chicken site, the social threads are looser. Goat pictures always acceptable especially frolicking goatlings

I thought that it was a dating site.
Imagine my surprise when I found that it was really an internet enabling site that encourages chicken obsessions and other farm animal passions.

 

[Folly's place]

YES! I counted my chickens, and it's pretty scary! Could I say ninety!?! I will definitely be bringing some to CS!
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

'Goatlings' are adorable! I'll enjoy seeing them. Briefly. And the going home without them.

 

[Candy442]

Did I mention that I hate you, John? If those kids show up at CS18, I'll hate you even more. Especially if they fit in the back of a Jeep.
What I really need is about a dozen laying hens. I have more egg customers than birds. The new coop can handle about 30 birds but I'd be happy with about 20 and that number should be good to keep Larry the rooster busy.

I'm looking forward to Chicken Stock and hoping to fill out my little farm wish list. Maybe I should drive the big truck and/or tow the trailer.

YES! I counted my chickens, and it's pretty scary! Could I say ninety!?! I will definitely be bringing some to CS!
Mary

WOW Mary!!! I know many of that number are little babies

 

[Candy442]

Holy Moly, don't know if I've been on here this year. Well anyhoo...I have all the CS stuff at my house. The old sign-in book is probably the most important piece of Michigan Chickenstock history? Raffle tickets, and collection jar not so much. I guess I'll need to see the newest sign up page. I'll still bring some maple syrup for the raffle table and Cindy will probably bring something as well. I do have a bunch of Flemish Giant Bunnies for sale right now and might bring a few. If anyone is interested now give me a call, or text, at 231-828-5609. So there. Oh and I also have baby goats for sale, purebred Nigerian Dwarfs that can be registered with ADGA. Okay, so there.

Hi John! I will update the thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...dance-and-food-sign-up.1246202/#post-20001836

with your info and looking forward to seeing everyone!!!

 

[Candy442]

....and we mean EVERYONE is welcome to the Chickenstock event and stay for the good times and good conversation!! You don't have to bring a dish to pass or anything to sell. We love to meet and talk about all sorts of topics. There is a nice play area for children and the restrooms are really close to the pavilion shelter we reserve.

So...come on over to this years Chicken Stock!

post a message on this link to RSVP: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...dance-and-food-sign-up.1246202/#post-20001836