Okies in the BYC The Original

[TheBarnSwallow]

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There isn't a particular age - just the weight. Most "dual purpose" chickens are processed when they can no longer lay sufficient eggs to pay their rent. RIR were selling for about $12 at Blanchard. Since Fletcher is this coming weekend and fairly close to y'all, you might see what you can get for them as layers, rather than processing them......

Blanchard seems to bring more for birds than Fletcher. Probably because it is larger. She could always PO if she doesn't like the price, though.

Jeannie, if you decide to process them, 18 to 24 weeks seems to be a good age... big enough to have a little meat without being tough. We have processed several RIR roos and they were quite tasty at that age.

I have that same copy of To Kill A Mockingbird here at my house... a book that I had since the 5th grade... I love the movie they did with Gregory Peck

 

[QueenPeaches]

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There isn't a particular age - just the weight. Most "dual purpose" chickens are processed when they can no longer lay sufficient eggs to pay their rent. RIR were selling for about $12 at Blanchard. Since Fletcher is this coming weekend and fairly close to y'all, you might see what you can get for them as layers, rather than processing them......

Blanchard seems to bring more for birds than Fletcher. Probably because it is larger. She could always PO if she doesn't like the price, though.

Jeannie, if you decide to process them, 18 to 24 weeks seems to be a good age... big enough to have a little meat without being tough. We have processed several RIR roos and they were quite tasty at that age.

You also have to remember that Blanchard has been in business about 14 - 15 months longer than Fletcher... Fletcher also have good prices on birds when good birds come thru... Fletcher is new, and Fletcher needs time to grow just like Blanchard has... Fletcher will get there.... Fletcher is still getting the Name out there... Just saying.....

 

[QueenPeaches]

Barn Swallow,

If you do decide to bring your RIR's to Fletcher, Keep one thing in mind. You can ALWAYS "PO" if they do not bring a good enough price for you with out a PO Charge... We charge nothing... No Harm Done... I would love to give them a chance to go to a new home instead of seeing them processed, I would probably bid on them since they would become my pets, not profit.. But They are your birds and its your choice... just remember this... they dont sell for what you would like out of them, then take them home and process them... its a win win situation...

 

[Buster52]

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I agree. That movie is in my personal top five of all time. Can't believe I never read the book until now.

The Lawton library is having lots of programs over the next month or so connect to To Kill a Mockingbird. I'll see if I can track down a calendar and post it. I'm doing a magic show at Fort Sill for the program, with a vaudevillian theme to honor the time period.

They are giving away free copies of the book.

 

[TheBarnSwallow]

You guys are being helpful in allowing Jason and I options for our birds,

now in defense of the Fletcher vs Blanchard auction all I have to say is everything must start some where some time and like any good name only time will tell what kind of legacy is left and besides who cares how the auction is I have enjoyed seeing my okies at each one we have been able to attend too.. and yes I admit they have few and far between but the get togethers are what memories are for!

Jeannie

 

[osukrazykate]

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Oh I like that sound too! It is kind of like a bird purr. Congrats on your new ones!

 

[TheBarnSwallow]

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I agree. That movie is in my personal top five of all time. Can't believe I never read the book until now.

The Lawton library is having lots of programs over the next month or so connect to To Kill a Mockingbird. I'll see if I can track down a calendar and post it. I'm doing a magic show at Fort Sill for the program, with a vaudevillian theme to honor the time period.

They are giving away free copies of the book.

That is neat! It is a great book and I cant wait to share my copy with my kids, right now we are reading through Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder and I have a set of Lamplighter Publishing books coming and I cant wait... I love OLD classics and ones that have been long gone and forgotten


Jeannie

 

[Buster52]

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No need to defend. I wasn't criticizing them, just commenting you might not get $12 a bird there due to lower turnout. Blanchard also has the advantage of a more central location.

I might remind folks that I was the one defending Fletcher when others were bashing it right and left when it was going up against Cement.

Jeannie, here is the promised calendar...

 

[QueenPeaches]

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No need to defend. I wasn't criticizing them, just commenting you might not get $12 a bird there due to lower turnout. Blanchard also has the advantage of a more central location.

I might remind folks that I was the one defending Fletcher when others were bashing it right and left when it was going up against Cement.

Jeannie, here is the promised calendar...

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp29/storypage/image002.jpg

Thanks for your defense Buster! It is well Appreciated.... I want you to know this...

 

[TheBarnSwallow]

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No need to defend. I wasn't criticizing them, just commenting you might not get $12 a bird there due to lower turnout. Blanchard also has the advantage of a more central location.

I might remind folks that I was the one defending Fletcher when others were bashing it right and left when it was going up against Cement.

Jeannie, here is the promised calendar...

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp29/storypage/image002.jpg

I agree and I contend I know you were very open minded to both auctions and giving great pro and cons of both I was just meaning for anything in general as far as when one first starts off it takes a few to get out there, thats why I TRY to keep "first impressions" at bay and make my own opinion about things, I guess thats why I also gained weight I have never shy away from trying food for the first time when the rest of my family can look and say eww ... ha ha although I know food has nothing to do that..

I guess the point I was trying to make was to try and allow more than that "first Impression" when making opinions about things... if that makes sense

Jeannie