Oregon Spring Poultry Swap April 23, 2011 in Canby!!!

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White birds? I don't know about you, but my white leghorns are never white. LOL I call them mudhorns.

And I guess the feathers on the feet put them in a whole different category of dirty bird.

Exactly.. And these are for kids, roughly 3rd grade...
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Hey guys,
This is a bit off topic, but I am looking at getting my son involved in 4-H (with chickens) and was wondering if any of you had personal experiences with the program. He home schools so I want something for him to be more social and do something he loves in taking care of the chickens. Any info would be great!
Thanks
Beckie (and Josh)
 
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What county are you in? I'm a poultry 4H leader in Clackamas County. I'd be happy to try to answer any questions you might have. Have you contacts your local extension office yet?
 
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I have bantam Cochins, but unsure of the quality since I don't show. Should also have chicks from them
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in about a week and a half.

Thanks Cindy, but I need to find some started birds for these guys, so they can do some extra showing this spring, and so the birds are old enough for fair this year. I'm going to the monroe show in a couple weeks, so I might be able to find some there, just thought I'd check here first.
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Is it possible you are in Multnomah county?
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If you are... you're in luck!
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4-H is starting up again in Multnomah county and partnering with Washington County. I am trying to get a Mult Co Poultry club going. I'm all trained, I have wonderful mentors, I got myself a co-leader and we have a place to meet. There is actually a 4-H club room at Alpenrose. We haven't officially started meeting yet because we don't have a lot of participants, so I am attending the WA Co meetings. I have a couple of SW Portland kids and I will probably take the overflow of WA co since their 2 clubs are really full. It'd be great if you are in Mult Co! Let us know what county you are in!!!!!
 
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Oh I have them, lol just haven't had time to upload them yet. I've been working with my Serama that I should have had euthanized today (kicking myself that I didn't go through with it) and the feed store gave me another "special" chick - a cute little EE with a cross beak. She is about 3 weeks old and eating well so not going to lose this one, but I had to find cage space!
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Is it possible you are in Multnomah county?
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If you are... you're in luck!
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4-H is starting up again in Multnomah county and partnering with Washington County. I am trying to get a Mult Co Poultry club going. I'm all trained, I have wonderful mentors, I got myself a co-leader and we have a place to meet. There is actually a 4-H club room at Alpenrose. We haven't officially started meeting yet because we don't have a lot of participants, so I am attending the WA Co meetings. I have a couple of SW Portland kids and I will probably take the overflow of WA co since their 2 clubs are really full. It'd be great if you are in Mult Co! Let us know what county you are in!!!!!

Oh I wish I was!!! I am across the river actually in Vancouver, so Clark County. I e-mailed a lady today to ask her for some leads on groups around here. If it was allowed TallyHo, I would consider coming into Portland to meet depending on the days and times you meet, especially since I am already relatively comfortable with you! (In as much as you can be over the internet lol) Let me know if it is allowed and if so when we would do it!

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mainly I am wondering exactly what would happen, what is expected from us, if someone helps coach my son with the hens...I am not sure what other questions I have really, I am just starting out in this and have had absolutely Zero experience with 4-H...well unless you count seeing their animals at the fair!
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Thanks Guys!!!
 

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