Okies in the BYC The Original

[Dandelion007]

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We are sharing. Last snow/ice storm, you guys got it. This time we are doing snow duty. Happy now?

It takes a lot more energy to do chores when you have to wade through snow...

 

[artsyrobin]

ok, snowing in muskogee- thought they said we'd miss it this time, chickens are lookin at me 'MOM!!'

on bathing chickens- here is a good thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=154047

continuing saga of PJ the cochin and Barny the roo, so this morning i bring her inside for her breakfast, so roo could get some of it out of his system, send her back out, by tonite they are cozy on the roost next to each other

sheesh! chicken logic... so apparently they have an 'understanding' and all is somewhat peaceful tonite, other than the usual pecks and get out of my space soap opera like every nite...

 

[muesky]

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Thanks will do. I'm just tired of having patches of shingles blown off 4 - 5 times a year. I figure the metal should stay on. Also, I like the idea of white to save on the electric bill during the summer.

Did you have your roof replace with the metal roof?

Is there someone that your would recommed to re-roof a house?

I would love to have a green roof on our house? Our house is about 3,000 sq ft of living space, it might cost more than the $5-10 K range.

In Mother Earth magazine they talked about the energy benefits of having a white roof.

I dated a man who used to install high end metal roofs which were in the range of $10-15K. A standing seam roof is some what less expensive, still a 3,000 ft house is probably over $10K even a standing seam roof. I do not know of anyone who installs roofs anymore. Sorry I know this is not more helpful.

 

[al6517]

"2010" OFFICIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT"

I am proud to announce to all Okies in the BYC members That the Spring 2010 Event=
People Of Oklahoma Poultry Swap Has been Officially set.

WHEN= Saturday, May 1st 2010

WHERE= OKC east KOA Campground, 6200 Choctaw rd, Choctaw Ok

WHO= All Oklahoma members of the Okies in the BYC their families and invited friends.


After the very fun and successful 2009 event's there was much interest in having another event, we felt that we surely must let this fine tradition continue in all it's fanfare. with continued support We will strive to make this event even bigger and better than ever as our fine members deserve only the best. For those of our new members and members who were unable to attend the Okies in the BYC, it is a family oriented affair, where members come to meet the folks we talk to everyday on this forum, and enjoy the one thing we all have in common our fondness of poultry. This year promises to be one you do not want to miss, and as I stated it will be bigger and better than ever, this year we are planning the following.

1. Food : This year we will be featuring a full pot luck dinner.
2. Poultry : The usual fanatical buying/selling/swapping of poultry.
3. A night of fun filled entertainment at the clubhouse. featuring song and dance numbers and skits.
4. Several static displays for your learning and viewing pleasure.
5. small lectures and demonstrations by professional and respected members of the poultry and agriculture fields.
6. A Raffle that would be sure to entice all members of the family
7. and for the 2nd time our very own Live Poultry Auctions.
8. Printed programs of the days events.
9. T-shirts are available to order.
10. A live reading for the kiddos, coloring and perhaps a show and some magic fun, and much more
11. The Big green Army truck courtesy of the egg man Gerald.
A special operations commitee has been formed and several of our fine upstanding members have offered to give freely and happily of their time and expertise. they will head up the following appointed ares of intrest.

AL (al6517) & Monty (Buckguy20): Commitee chairmen.

Carah (Sooner) : Food and Beverages. contact Sooner with your ideas, dishes, and help. A online list will be started and circulated around our thread. It is very important to the success of the event that everybody participates and brings food.

Grace (gracefullbantams) : Raffle. Grace has a seperate thread for raffle donations going and we have recieved some very nice items and need more.

Donna : Entertainment and clubhouse affairs.

Muesky/Rebecca & Barnswallow/Jeannie : Childrens events and activities, plus Go-carts rides all day.

Marybeth (poultry&bees) : Static display's and lectures/demonstrations. Those wanting to seek info on setting up displays or needing guidance contact Marybeth.

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

Al (al6517) Carla & Gerald (OKCarla) Queston & Carolyn and Michael: Live poultry Auctions. Contact AL for your list of what you want to consign to both auctions.

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

Monty and Myself will be posting more specifics and details on these areas in a later post. We tried so very hard to choose a date for this event that would fit 99.9% of are available members, the weather, planning and reservation schedule, and local and regional events. The good folks at KOA have been so gracious to have invited us back and we recieved some very good positive feedback from are members, that this was a good fit for our needs. As a group we are known for are steadfastness once we set our minds to a task, it is now up to each and every one of us to come together and contact the appropriate principle to offer any help and suggestions, ya'll know the drill. The principle heads will start to post a list of names and services volunteered as it begins to come together in their areas.

So Okies let the festivities begin in the tradition of the most poplular group thread on this BYC forum.

AL



POOPS AUCTION INFORMATION

We Okies in the BYC are proud to announce the 2nd annual live auction, to be held on the Saturday the day of 2010 Spring event.

The auction is open to all attending and will be offered in 2 segments, the first part of the auction is for items that are donated and the proceeds will go toward the event fund to help pay for the many expenditures we have incurred. The second portion of the auction is a for profit live auction just like all normal auctions. We want to try and make this auction a success for all future events and our members to enjoy and benifit from.

Auction rules as follows ;

1. Check in time for items in both auction segments is as soon as you can, to enable folks to view the items up for auction.

2. Non-live poultry items should maintain a poultry theme, I.E.= art's & crafts etc.

3. All poultry must be caged or in a suitable enclosure, cages will not be sold with the poultry unless specified by seller & auctioneer.

4. PO's will be honored in all fairness during the live for profit segment only.

5. Bid numbers will be issued to all who want them anytime prior to the auction start time.

6. Payout info explained prior to the beginning of the auction.

7. All cages and items will be numbered by the auction staff, by lot # and it is encouraged that you lable your own breeds for better identification to avoid any confusion and benifit both buyer & seller.

8. It is asked that all buyers wait till the end of the auction before gathering up their purchases assited by the auction staff. there may be the opportunity to also buy choice of a particular Lot, if this happens the bidder should have an empty cage available and close by.

9. The auction staff will not be running an active post on what is being brought for sale, but we do have a running post as to a wish list as to add fairness to the event.

10. There will NO commissions or Taxes of any kind held back from the buyers and sellers alike.

Items needed for auction :
Chickens of all breeds & ages, Chicks, hatching eggs of all kinds, ducks, peafowl, rabbits, turkeys, quail, cages, waterers,feeders,incubators,wire,netting.
Arts & crafts, vegtables,and any other poultry related items.

Contact AL ; in a PM only!!! for those who want to consign items to both auctions so we can have a good idea of the amount of items we can expect to have, this list will be held in confidence.

This post can & will be edited as needed as futher information comes to bear.

Auction Staff ;
Caller- AL
Sign in/Secratary/pay out- Carla & Carolyn
Ring personel- Gerald Kaiser, Queston, Michael.

Ok folks so it's time to bring it and sell it, this is a good opportunity to replace some of your losses from this spring/summer and get some breeds you have allways wanted. and don't forget to try and donate some items to benifit the event fund.

AL

 

[faerielady]

I'm hoping that my MFCs will be laying by then so I can bring hatching eggs for the people who want them.

I wonder what kind of dance I'm gonna have to do to appease whoever is listening so I'll actually GET those eggs...

now that I've jinxed myself, that is.

 

[al6517]

So I took my Daughter to the school dance tonight and i have to admit my little baby is growing up too fast for me.

AL

 

[al6517]

I have been instructed to play nice

Thanks you she tries my patience and melts my heart all at once

AL

 

[muesky]

Good Evening Fine Chicken Folks!

Well we had a bit of snow, enough to make the peacock and turkey go in the coop before I even got home this evening. Piaget (the peacock) I guess was traumatised by the last storm and now seems to want no part of wet stuff falling from the sky.

It is supposed to get up to 47 tomorrow so that is very good news. Valentine's Day party and festivities for the kids tomorrow. It should be a fun filled day. Have a bunch of snacks (most are fairly healthy). You all know that Conversational Heart candies are a required staple during the Valentine Season. Also celebrating on Sunday is the Chinese New Year. This is like year 4707 and is the year of "Tiger".

So I guess this is a ninja post. I am really tired and need to go wash my bum and get to bed. Hopefully tomorrow night I will have more time to gab.

Hope everyone has a great night and be safe out on the roads if you have to go out.

 

[Dandelion007]

My first Pyncheon Bantam hatched about an hour ago. It hatched at 19 days. I'm so excited for this breed considering they are so rare. I believe it's Porcelain colored.

Once it fluffs up, I'll post a picture.

 

[QueenPeaches]

Good evening my fellow okies....

Thanks for the info on the next poops or coops which ever it may be.

Husband has went after 2 big industrial sewing machines, that belonged to a friend of ours that passed away this last week.. They are up for sale if anyone is interested.

We had to go to atwoods to get feed for every animal on earth this evening, and they had babies... not many but they had a few assorted bantams(Mostly featherlegged Breeds) ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas... boy the temptation was strong...

Topped it off with a big salad and fried chicken from Western Sizzling.....

Now for dessert, BYC!!!