***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[Kassaundra]

Gary and I have had a fundimental difference of opinion for many years now, that has just reached an acceptable compromise. Gary does not like leathal mouse traps, he likes the catch and release kind, which to me is just an invitation to catch them again. Since he is the one that usually gets the traps and deals w/ them we have used those kind of traps. Well the other day he had a trapped one and he was gone, so I was the one needing to release it, which I did ...................................... in the chicken run! Problem solved, my girls made sure that mouse will never be in my house again and got a little extra protien for their trouble.

 

[Buckguy20]

Here is the current list of attendees for POOPS.
I will try and catch people as they post on the thread,
but if you don't see your name on the list then please
send me private message.
Please let me know how many will be in your group.
Thanks Monty

BUCKGUY20------------2
SOONER-----------------2
NANAKAT----------------2
OAKIERIDGE-------------4
MEFORDZ----------------2
OKRACEFAN--------------2
PEPPER48_98------------2
MJGIGAX-----------------2
ELWOOD LIGHTFOOT-----1
upcdayz-------------------3
Old*Cowboy--------------2
Betsyok-------------------2
Muesky--------------------2
Poco Pollo-----------------2
Oceanseve----------------5
Allbreeds------------------2
Jabbcool-------------------2
______________________
TOTAL __________ 39

 

[Oakieridge]

Gary and I have had a fundimental difference of opinion for many years now, that has just reached an acceptable compromise. Gary does not like leathal mouse traps, he likes the catch and release kind, which to me is just an invitation to catch them again. Since he is the one that usually gets the traps and deals w/ them we have used those kind of traps. Well the other day he had a trapped one and he was gone, so I was the one needing to release it, which I did ...................................... in the chicken run! Problem solved, my girls made sure that mouse will never be in my house again and got a little extra protien for their trouble.

LOL I like your method!!! I'm sure your girls did too! My girls caught a mouse that had been trying to make a home in our feed house. That was entertainment!! I think those hens could give our cats a run for their money in the mouse hunting dept.

 

[sshavney]

Here is the current list of attendees for POOPS.
I will try and catch people as they post on the thread but if you don't see your name on the list then please pm me.
Please let me know how many will be in your group.
Thanks Monty

BUCKGUY20------------2
SOONER-----------------2
NANAKAT----------------2
OAKIERIDGE-------------4
MEFORDZ----------------2
OKRACEFAN--------------2
PEPPER48_98------------2
MJGIGAX-----------------2
ELWOOD LIGHTFOOT-----1
upcdayz-------------------3
Old*Cowboy--------------2
Betsyok-------------------2
Muesky--------------------2
Poco Pollo-----------------2
Oceanseve----------------5
Allbreeds------------------2
Jabbcool-------------------2
______________________
TOTAL __________ 39

Where is POOPS? I also wanted to add that for the folks living near Bixby, Bixby Farm and Ranch Supply is going to start selling Oxine if they haven't already.

 

[Buckguy20]

POOPS will be in Choctaw. 20 miles east of OKC. Please plan to come.

 

[NanaKat]

Anyone ever gotten seedlings from the forestry? They are having a seedling sale in Chickasha on the 15th, was considering picking a few things up. Nothing major but at the cheap prices if I spend $20 & the seedlings don't thrive it won't be heart breaking.

My sister and I split an order a few years back from the Forestry Service. We bought lilac, Russian Olive and Black Pine for windbreaks. The plants were shipped to us bare root and early enough to get them healed in for planting out when we were ready.

 

[sshavney]

POOPS will be in Choctaw. 20 miles east of OKC. Please plan to come.

forgot to ask when?

 

[NanaKat]

Seeing all the weather reports today...sure hoping we get some of that rain!
Moved a young pullet back into a barn pen...she is lethargic...the older girls weren't letting her to the feed. So will be going back out with a "booster formula" to get her energized and back on the gravytrain.
This morning have already cleaned all the pens, cleaned and filled all the water containers and made sure the outside feeders are protected from rain.
The brooders in the hot tub room are now ready for the chicks I'll pick up from Carl later this afternoon...there are Spangled OEGB in this hatch along with some CWs and Aussie Cochin!
We had two calves born yesteray in all the wind. Watched one first time heifer having a calf 3 x until she turned to face the wind LOL
The wind kept blowing the baby off it's feet until Roger moved a bale of hay to block the wind.

Looks like the POOPS list of attendees is really growing...looks like a fun day a comin' on Sat. May 5 in Choctaw!!.

Elwood...any more kids?

OklaDoodle...that's a lot of pigeons! Pretty too.

 

[Oakieridge]

Seeing all the weather reports today...sure hoping we get some of that rain!
Moved a young pullet back into a barn pen...she is lethargic...the older girls weren't letting her to the feed. So will be going back out with a "booster formula" to get her energized and back on the gravytrain.
This morning have already cleaned all the pens, cleaned and filled all the water containers and made sure the outside feeders are protected from rain.
The brooders in the hot tub room are now ready for the chicks I'll pick up from Carl later this afternoon...there are Spangled OEGB in this hatch along with some CWs and Aussie Cochin!
We had two calves born yesteray in all the wind. Watched one first time heifer having a calf 3 x until she turned to face the wind LOL
The wind kept blowing the baby off it's feet until Roger moved a bale of hay to block the wind.

Looks like the POOPS list of attendees is really growing...looks like a fun day a comin' on Sat. May 5 in Choctaw!!.

Elwood...any more kids?

OklaDoodle...that's a lot of pigeons! Pretty too.

OMGosh were those your tiny babies we were drooling over???? Jack (my 7 year old) went with us last night to drop eggs off and Carl let us look through the glass window at the babies hatching. Those little bitties were soooooooo cute!!!! And boy could they make some noise! LOL I can't wait to pick our babies up tonight as well. I am praying for at least 6 but we will see what hatches today, lol.

 

[Sooner]

PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA POULTRY SWAP "2012" OFFICIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT"

WHEN: Saturday, May 5th 2012, start time 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: CHOCTAW CREEK PARK, CHOCTAW OKLAHOMA. The park is located on Harper Drive in Choctaw. It is six miles North of the KOA, where we have had events in the past and about seven miles North of Interstate 40.It is about one quarter mile south of NE 23rd Street in Choctaw. We will have more detailed directions later.
WHO: All members and participants of the " OKIES IN THE BYC", their families and invited friends. The underlying theme this year is "SIMPLE IS SUPER."

1. FOOD: This year we will be featuring another delectable pot luck dinner. We are going with the idea of a giant picnic.Hamburgers, hot dogs, hot links, some bbq etc. will be provided. Additional foods will be needed. (Chips, potato salad, salads, baked beans etc,)
2. Poultry: The usual fanatical buying/selling/swapping of poultry. There will not be a live auction this year, although depending on what we receive, we might set some items up in a Silent Bid Auction.
3.Raffle: We will be holding the raffle as in the past and it will be sure to entice all members of the family.

4. T-shirts are available to order.

5. There will be lots of fun and fellowship with our great Okie friends sure to entertain. We encourage those that want to set up displays with their interests to please do so. We are setting up different time slots where plan to have discussions with question and answer sessions. If you want to participate on a panel or have ideas for the discussion please let me know. There are people that I have asked or will be asking to be on a panel to address concerns and questions as related to the aspect of owning and keeping poultry.
Several of our members have happily offered to give freely of their time. They will head up the following areas of interest. We also need additional volunteers to help with some of the areas that require more support, Please contact Monty (Buckguy20) or Carah (Sooner) if you would like to offer your services. For those that have already volunteered, I will be in contact with you..

CONTACTS:
Carah (Sooner) : Food and Beverages. Contact Sooner with your ideas, dishes, and help. An online list will be started and circulated around our thread. It is very important to the success of this event that everyone participates and brings food.
NanaKat: Raffle. She will post about the raffle donations, please contact her with your items. Ideas for the Raffle: Chickens of all breeds & ages, Chicks, hatching eggs of all kinds, ducks, peafowl, rabbits, turkeys, quail, cages, waterers, feeders, incubators, wire, netting.
Arts & crafts, nic-nacs, and any other related items. Also,any fun type things especially things that appeal to kids.

Beth (cityclucks): Name Tags, online attendance roster, clerical support, and welcoming table.

Carah (Sooner): Tee Shirts- 3 color Designs are now in the works. A size and Quantity order list will be posted soon. Get your order in early, NO $$$$ will be needed in advance to order.

***** NEEDED ITEM'S & SUPPORT VOLENTEERS *******

These are a few things that we always seem to be in need of at all of our events, If you have something you would like to let us use/borrow we sure could use them. We will continue to also update this list as we get items and find thing's we are in need of, so check back often.

1. Tables of all sizes, chairs.
2. Volunteers for help in setting up, taking down and clean up.
3. Raffle items.
4. FOOD, FOOD, and MORE FOOD.
5. Ice Chests, Coolers, Large beverage Jug's.
6. Tarps and ropes