Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Fancy Favie]

Whew, I didn't log on for 2 days and had 99 posts to catch up on!

I loved for Sarah's coop...good luck!

My chicks are getting big, and a little stinky!! This rain needs to quit pretty soon so we can get the coop finished.

I hear ya.... can't do much in the rain I too need to get anothe coop built

 

[Fancy Favie]

That's so funny you should ask, I just read the post above from Theron I realize Fowlfest in Alma, hahahaha

HaHa FowlFest Is what I was talking about as well But when is chickenstock I wouldnt mind going to that as well????

 

[Fancy Favie]

I thought we were talking about Chicken Stock, lol. I will be going to Fowlfest for sure I went last year it was so cold!! This year I will be prepare to maybe buy birds

It was cold there....... Brrrrr Lets hope spring FowlFest is warmer (fingers crossed)

 

[Fancy Favie]

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.

Now how did I miss this hahahahaha

 

[Fancy Favie]

If you need an extra pair of hands I can help. Have tools, can travel.
At a presentation in February, the USDA representative told the Michigan Agriculture Commissioners that the USDA defines a "farm" as any operation that produces or has the potential to produce $1000 worth of ag products in a calendar year.

The MAEAP tech who visited on Monday reiterated that threshold and my operation is by definition a real "farm". I am entered into the state data base as a farming operation. With that comes certain conditions of operation that not all people want to consider. Personally I believe that the positives out-weigh any perceived negatives.

Perhaps I should start an article or thread about the MAEAP Certification process. What do you think?

I Think YES you should???

 

[Fancy Favie]

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

And large for the blind folks like me who didnt see this HUGE banner LOL

 

[Fancy Favie]

This is one of my Faverolles i'm going to be showing at fowlfest

I might be bringing a few more to show and possibly have some forsale I have an incubator full and due to hatch just before FowlFest

 

[Opa]

While I know we needed rain, the amount we have received and are predicted to receive is beyond ridiculous. Rivers at or approaching flood stage. How can I fish that?

 

[snowflake]

Wood stove pellets have an accelerate added.

Thank you will not use them for chickens

I apologize for the late notice. I wanted to let any interested party know that my "criminal" chicken case trial commences tomorrow, April 11, 2013. A jury trial (case number 12GC1470) will be heard in the 21st District Court, Garden City, Michigan, before the Honorable Richard L. Hammer, Jr.

Interested observers should note that the scheduled start time is 8:30 am. - Thank you.

GOOD LUCK !! You have done a lot of work to succeed and you should!(succeed that is

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While I know we needed rain, the amount we have received and are predicted to receive is beyond ridiculous. Rivers at or approaching flood stage. How can I fish that?

I agree, our road is flooded at both ends. and my chicken run is a muddy mess. At least they can free range and get out of the mud. hope the hawks stay away

 

[Lisa and girls]

Looked out my window this morning to see this handsome boy and his ladies!