I was wondering if anybody was going to any of the chicken swaps Saturday? I was going to go, there is two of them and not sure if one is better than the other; Small Animal Swap at United Producers Inc., St. Louis, MI or Small Animal Sell & Swap @ Family Farm & Home 139 W River Dr, Newayo, MI. Has anyone been to them?
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I've been to St. Louis many times. Was thinking of going tomorrow but probably won't set the alarm.
I don't know what you consider "better" but my honest opinion is that I would not drive from South East Michigan to attend. LOL!
Now that said, it probably is all in what you're looking for. It's not a specialty bird swap. It's just a rural, small animal swap in the parking lot of the local livestock auction house (that's what UPI is). They usually have a good turn out during the summer months (it runs once per month spring through fall) and I have met lots of people that drive a couple hours to get there. But you're not likely to find a rare something-or-other or anything like that if that's what you're hoping for. Lots of bunnies, lots of your common birds, a few nice pairs or trios here and there, some turkeys, usually some peacocks, ducks galore, generally some goats and the occasional pot bellied pig... If you have extra roos and you don't care if they end up dinner you can always unload them first thing for a couple bucks, there is a large family of asian descent (I think they're Hmong, but haven't ever asked to be sure) who buy them up like hot cakes.
So, I guess, in a nutshell, if you're looking for a higher class/priced specialty like sale, it's probably, overall, not for you. If you're just looking for a down to earth, swap of backyard pets with a few 4-H/small show animals and some ornamentals thrown in, you'll probably enjoy yourself.
I don't know what you consider "better" but my honest opinion is that I would not drive from South East Michigan to attend. LOL!
Now that said, it probably is all in what you're looking for. It's not a specialty bird swap. It's just a rural, small animal swap in the parking lot of the local livestock auction house (that's what UPI is). They usually have a good turn out during the summer months (it runs once per month spring through fall) and I have met lots of people that drive a couple hours to get there. But you're not likely to find a rare something-or-other or anything like that if that's what you're hoping for. Lots of bunnies, lots of your common birds, a few nice pairs or trios here and there, some turkeys, usually some peacocks, ducks galore, generally some goats and the occasional pot bellied pig... If you have extra roos and you don't care if they end up dinner you can always unload them first thing for a couple bucks, there is a large family of asian descent (I think they're Hmong, but haven't ever asked to be sure) who buy them up like hot cakes.
So, I guess, in a nutshell, if you're looking for a higher class/priced specialty like sale, it's probably, overall, not for you. If you're just looking for a down to earth, swap of backyard pets with a few 4-H/small show animals and some ornamentals thrown in, you'll probably enjoy yourself.
I was thinking of selling, I just have too many birds right now. My birds just layed like bunnies, I don't really want them to end up on the dinner table, they are nice birds and I put a lot of time into them. I thought I would lose some, but they are all growing and didn't lose any babies. I want someone to enjoy them like I did.
This is for Nancy -
This is the one that cuddles under my chin. I had to clip her wings a few weeks ago because she sat on eggs for so long her wings were messy! Now she's molting.
This one is very pretty. In the sunlight her feathers are a gorgeous green! It's quite an evil look on her face but she's very sweet!
This is the one that cuddles under my chin. I had to clip her wings a few weeks ago because she sat on eggs for so long her wings were messy! Now she's molting.
This one is very pretty. In the sunlight her feathers are a gorgeous green! It's quite an evil look on her face but she's very sweet!
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I have been to both!
The St. Louis swap is the best bet to get rid of extra roosters or to get rid of something pretty cheap. We always have done decent there. That is where we plan to go tomorrow.
The Newaygo swap is a better place to go to buy. They have quite a large variety of birds and animals to buy. We did ok there, but it was almost smaller than the St. Louis swap.
If you go to St. Louis tomorrow, we will see ya there. We are driving a red and black pickup, so stop in and say hi if you get a chance.
I have been to both!
The St. Louis swap is the best bet to get rid of extra roosters or to get rid of something pretty cheap. We always have done decent there. That is where we plan to go tomorrow.
The Newaygo swap is a better place to go to buy. They have quite a large variety of birds and animals to buy. We did ok there, but it was almost smaller than the St. Louis swap.
If you go to St. Louis tomorrow, we will see ya there. We are driving a red and black pickup, so stop in and say hi if you get a chance.
Fellow Michiganders, whoever is going to the St. Louis swap tomorrow, we have a deal. If you let us know that you are off of backyard chickens, you will receive a discount on what you buy.
Here is what we are bringing:
-blue cochin bantam cockerels
-golden laced sebright cockerel
-serama cockerels
-millie fleur duccle cockerels
-porcelain duccle cockerels
-easter egger cockerels
-pair of old english game bantam
-pair of millie fleur duccle
-pair of buff orpingtonxaustralorp
-serama chicks
-pair of white sebastopols
-pair of rouen ducks
-two fawn and white runner drakes
Hope to see you there!
ETA: We will be driving a red and black striped pickup.
Here is what we are bringing:
-blue cochin bantam cockerels
-golden laced sebright cockerel
-serama cockerels
-millie fleur duccle cockerels
-porcelain duccle cockerels
-easter egger cockerels
-pair of old english game bantam
-pair of millie fleur duccle
-pair of buff orpingtonxaustralorp
-serama chicks
-pair of white sebastopols
-pair of rouen ducks
-two fawn and white runner drakes
Hope to see you there!
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I had the opportunity to meet fellow BYCer "OhhhDear" yesterday and she performed a bit of magic for me. She turned three laying hens into a 50lb bag of layer feed! It is always nice to meet another BYC member.
The Newaygo swap always seems to have a good variety of poultry and rabbits. I had planned on going but am a bit under the weather so I won't make it this time.
The Newaygo swap always seems to have a good variety of poultry and rabbits. I had planned on going but am a bit under the weather so I won't make it this time.
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I have been to both!
The St. Louis swap is the best bet to get rid of extra roosters or to get rid of something pretty cheap. We always have done decent there. That is where we plan to go tomorrow.
The Newaygo swap is a better place to go to buy. They have quite a large variety of birds and animals to buy. We did ok there, but it was almost smaller than the St. Louis swap.
If you go to St. Louis tomorrow, we will see ya there. We are driving a red and black pickup, so stop in and say hi if you get a chance.
Do you have the address for the St. Louis swap?
I have been to both!
The St. Louis swap is the best bet to get rid of extra roosters or to get rid of something pretty cheap. We always have done decent there. That is where we plan to go tomorrow.
The Newaygo swap is a better place to go to buy. They have quite a large variety of birds and animals to buy. We did ok there, but it was almost smaller than the St. Louis swap.
If you go to St. Louis tomorrow, we will see ya there. We are driving a red and black pickup, so stop in and say hi if you get a chance.
Do you have the address for the St. Louis swap?
Quote:
I have been to both!
The St. Louis swap is the best bet to get rid of extra roosters or to get rid of something pretty cheap. We always have done decent there. That is where we plan to go tomorrow.
The Newaygo swap is a better place to go to buy. They have quite a large variety of birds and animals to buy. We did ok there, but it was almost smaller than the St. Louis swap.
If you go to St. Louis tomorrow, we will see ya there. We are driving a red and black pickup, so stop in and say hi if you get a chance.
Do you have the address for the St. Louis swap?
yea.
7810 North Croswell Road
St. Louis, MI 48880-9202
(989) 681-2191
Do you plan on going? If so, hope to see you there!
I have been to both!
The St. Louis swap is the best bet to get rid of extra roosters or to get rid of something pretty cheap. We always have done decent there. That is where we plan to go tomorrow.
The Newaygo swap is a better place to go to buy. They have quite a large variety of birds and animals to buy. We did ok there, but it was almost smaller than the St. Louis swap.
If you go to St. Louis tomorrow, we will see ya there. We are driving a red and black pickup, so stop in and say hi if you get a chance.
Do you have the address for the St. Louis swap?
yea.
7810 North Croswell Road
St. Louis, MI 48880-9202
(989) 681-2191
Do you plan on going? If so, hope to see you there!
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