Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[SillyChicken]

Hello from White Lake. We just purchased some little chicks from TSC for our kids and were wondering if there is a place that sells chickens (not chicks) around the metro area? We would like to get a flock going a little faster for eggs

Try Craigs list, people are always advertising on there for adult birds.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi Butler, welcome to the Michigan thread and BYC

Maybe there are some down your way with spare birds, probably a little far to go up here. Chickenstock is coming in June, there will be birds available there, and lots of fun stuff for kids to do as well.

 

[NovaAman]

Thank you Nova..... I'm hoping once i get her on wire her feet will not be so dirty haha I have less than a month to keep her clean and for my Roosters beard to grow back my girls must enjoy pecking the guys beards off

Mine did the same thing to Florus after an oatmeal treat one night. Went out the next morning, he was plucked bald! I did a double take, was like, WHAT THE bad word Happened to YOU!?

Hello from White Lake. We just purchased some little chicks from TSC for our kids and were wondering if there is a place that sells chickens (not chicks) around the metro area? We would like to get a flock going a little faster for eggs

Welcome!

Hi Butler, welcome to the Michigan thread and BYC

Maybe there are some down your way with spare birds, probably a little far to go up here. Chickenstock is coming in June, there will be birds available there, and lots of fun stuff for kids to do as well.

Very good time! Also about the Craigslist, if you do get birds off of craigslist, don't be surprised if you pick up hens and not get eggs for a few weeks. Sometimes, people sell the birds and they are much older than what they claim, the move upsets their laying, or they plain and simple are done laying. BUT look for POL (point of lay) PULLETS this way, they are nearly ready to lay, have time to settle in, and yes, they are going to cost more than a chick.

 

[Fancy Favie]

Mine did the same thing to Florus after an oatmeal treat one night. Went out the next morning, he was plucked bald! I did a double take, was like, WHAT THE bad word Happened to YOU!?
Welcome!
Very good time! Also about the Craigslist, if you do get birds off of craigslist, don't be surprised if you pick up hens and not get eggs for a few weeks. Sometimes, people sell the birds and they are much older than what they claim, the move upsets their laying, or they plain and simple are done laying. BUT look for POL (point of lay) PULLETS this way, they are nearly ready to lay, have time to settle in, and yes, they are going to cost more than a chick.

 

[Fancy Favie]

BUTLER......

 

[wanaBfarmer]

Here are my new girls.

 

[SillyChicken]

Michigan Chicken
Stock, 2013!
Fun for the whole family!!

When:
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
10am-3pm
Where:
Delta Mills Park
6941 Old River Trail,
Lansing, MI 4891
What:
Games for kids
(if you have kids, please volunteer to help,
someone suggested starting a kids games thread for the event,
that could be you!)
Potluck lunch
(please see food thread to sign up for a dish to pass)
Buy, sell, swap or give away!
(There's a thread for that too, see all threads below)!
What can you expect:
Besides a great day with like minded people?
Just about any small livestock, pets and home crafted goods!
**NOTE** Please make sure if you bring livestock, that it is healthy and free of parasites etc. Bring food and water and a way to keep them cool and secure.***
Raffle!
(please bring something for the raffle table
you can buy it, make it, hatch it.. or find it in the attic)

There are no charges or designations for a "booth".
Bring your own awning/chairs for the "spot" you choose!
(first come, first pick! Most of the park is in the sun so come prepared)!

The pavilion is where we eat, LAUGH, hold the raffle
and the welcome table.
(no open adult beverages allowed, park rules)
Anyway, It has to be paid for in advance to reserve the pavilion, so....
Please bring a cash donation to help pay for pavilion rental and
to cover some of the other larger expenses, like helping to cover cost for charcoal, kid games stuff,
and Sam's famous smoked chicken!

(if he can do it this year)

Here are some picts (toward the end of the thread) from 2012 if you want an idea of what to expect.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/616256/michigan-chickenstock-2012/60
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Could someone do an RSVP page so we can see who else is coming and how many they're dragging with them...kicking and screaming, only to find out they'll have a great time too????

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/737133/michigan-chickenstock-2013-buy-sell-trade
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/681654/michigan-chickenstock-2013-planning-ahead
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/734796/michigan-chickenstock-2013-pot-luck-food-thread

One small side note: Seller Warning: There may be a few people who attend who are not part of our BYC group. They will buy up as many chickens as they can for as cheaply as they can. You don't have to sell your birds to just anyone unless you want too or don't care if they end up someone's dinner or looking for cheap stock. I suggest you check out the buy/sell thread and list your "wants" as well as "Sells" and deal with people on BYC. Seller beware.

 

[SillyChicken]

I posted the above for the new folks since we have so many!!!

 

[going country]

So sad I can't come...open house to attend and help with. I wanted to come last year too and had something come up. Hoping to attend next year, it sounds like so much fun!

 

[going country]

Is there a Facebook page for chickenstock that I can follow?