Oregon Spring Chicken Swap!! SAT, April 24!! Albany OR **UPDATED MAP*

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I've been browsing thru the pages of this thread as it seems I remember reading some "how-to's" regarding the swap. Like we set-up in the parking lot at our vehicle right? This will be my first chicken-swap, want to Try and have my ducks, er chicks, in a row! Thanks and looking forward to it!
 
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Yep, that is correct! It is a public park so I want to try and keep everything very informal and low key as to not disturb other people using that park that day. Last year we were able to use the parking area right next to the grassy area, which I'm hoping for again. I think the main thing is to make sure all your birds are secure. Lol I say this because one of the chicks I bought last year got out (my fault!) and it was quite a scary chase around the park trying to get it! For this reason, I was going to ask if anyone has a net they can throw in their vehicle that would be great!
 
Ok, here's the definitive list on what I have:

Purebred Cochin eggs - Golden Laced roo over, well, all colors of Cochin hens.

2 week old & 6 week old Ameraucana chicks

One 6 week old black Frizzle

Breeding pair of Polish, one black, one white, 10 weeks old

One Buff Orp hen, 1-1/2 years old (only bringing if someone wants her)

One Australorp hen, 1-1/2 years old (only bringing if someone wants her)

One Golden Laced Wyandotte hen, 1-1/2 years old (only bringing if someone wants her)

One Golden Laced Wyandotte/Golden Laced Cochin hen, 1 year old (only bringing if someone wants her)

Egyptian Walking Onions

Homemade Goat's Milk Soap
 
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Thank you! I'm going to send this list onto Kristi who is looking for laying hens. I will have her get in touch with me if she is interested in yours!
 
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Yep, that is correct! It is a public park so I want to try and keep everything very informal and low key as to not disturb other people using that park that day. Last year we were able to use the parking area right next to the grassy area, which I'm hoping for again. I think the main thing is to make sure all your birds are secure. Lol I say this because one of the chicks I bought last year got out (my fault!) and it was quite a scary chase around the park trying to get it! For this reason, I was going to ask if anyone has a net they can throw in their vehicle that would be great!

Haha, Yes, we have a great fish net and my hubby is rather skilled at catching chickens with it!! Will bring both with me!
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Yep, that is correct! It is a public park so I want to try and keep everything very informal and low key as to not disturb other people using that park that day. Last year we were able to use the parking area right next to the grassy area, which I'm hoping for again. I think the main thing is to make sure all your birds are secure. Lol I say this because one of the chicks I bought last year got out (my fault!) and it was quite a scary chase around the park trying to get it! For this reason, I was going to ask if anyone has a net they can throw in their vehicle that would be great!

Haha, Yes, we have a great fish net and my hubby is rather skilled at catching chickens with it!! Will bring both with me!
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Lol thank you
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It's weird, but I have been dreaming of fish nets and having to catch chickens all this week! I think I'm going nuts
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I need some help, please. Kristi, who saw the ad on craigslist, is coming but she is new to chickens so has asked for some mentoring. I know she will buy some chickens from someone at the swap, but she needs a little guidance and I'm not really the person to help her with all of it (I don't raise my birds for fryers/broilers). Can someone help her out?


This is her email to me just now:

"I'm pretty darn new to having chickens and need someone to sort of mentor me as to the best egg layers as well as those that develop into large fryers and broilers. also price is a factor for me (as it is for most anyone LOL). I have limited amounts of cash to work with and must select carefully that which will give me my greatest return (eggs, meat) even if it means having to raise them for a while (meat) or wait for eggs (hopefully by summertime).

So I am open to guidance and suggestions! Thank you."
 
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