San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[Fraunie]

Does anyone know where Hawthorne's gets their chicks and if they are vaccinated for Marek's??

I keep forgetting to call when they are open.

 

[mrsbrcant]

Hey San Diego chicken friends...

I have been talking with Jim Adkins of the International Center for Poultry, and we are trying to schedule two back to back events next spring 2013. The first is a poultry judging school, for aspiring judges. It would likely be held on a Friday, and then on Saturday, a whole day workshop on Backyard Poultry. The descriptions of the classes sound really interesting. I don't know what the costs would be, but I was wondering what kind of interest there is out there for these classes, as it would influence the location of the event.

Hi Chaili, My husband and I both would be very interested in attending these workshops if they were local. (no overnight travel for us at this time)

Marian

 

[SunnyCalifornia]

I would be interested!! Being a complete newbie, I can use all the help I can get!!!

Excellent! PM me your email address, I"m going to start a list of interested folks, so that I can pass on information as we nail down dates, times, and costs.

 

[BANDT]

Hey San Diego chicken friends...

I have been talking with Jim Adkins of the International Center for Poultry, and we are trying to schedule two back to back events next spring 2013. The first is a poultry judging school, for aspiring judges. It would likely be held on a Friday, and then on Saturday, a whole day workshop on Backyard Poultry. The descriptions of the classes sound really interesting. I don't know what the costs would be, but I was wondering what kind of interest there is out there for these classes, as it would influence the location of the event.
Most of Jim's workshops have been in the northern part of the state, too far from us. This is an opportunity to get a great education. If you want to check out Jim's website, its www.centerforpoultry.com. You can see what he's all about.



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I would be interested!

 

[Aumlet]

Yay only 2 roos in my batch of black copper maran chicks. One has feathered legs; the other has no feathering on his legs but seems nicely put together from my inexperienced eye.

I assume I'll have to go to CL to rehome them, but on the off chance anyone wants one let me know. They're past heat lamp stage and have had no health problems.

I have 5 girls, 1-2 of which I'll keep.

I *so* wish I lived in a place I could have toos, because I'd love to keep one of the males. As it is, I have a modern game/cochin roo that sleeps in the garage every night and is very sweet. He's such a doll.

 

[UrbanMamaHen]

Does anyone know where Hawthorne's gets their chicks and if they are vaccinated for Marek's??

I keep forgetting to call when they are open.

I got two of my four pullets from Hawthorne's. They told me the chicks are from Ideal Poultry, and that they are vaccinated against Marek's.

 

[Fraunie]

Thank UrbanMama! I remembered to call last night, and got the same info. I talked to Rick whom I think is one of the owners...he was very helpful and full of info.

I'm heartbroken bc I am 90% sure my Langshan has Mareks and, to make matters worse, I'm going to have to euthanize her myself tonight. I knew that chicken rearing wasn't ALL fun and games, but in my looooong career of 4 months as a chicken mom this is the first I've had something serious. I've lost two to predators....which with free range in the 'country' I've come to accept. I'm a huge lover of nature and the creatures in it, but being a city girl, the harshness of country life is taking me some getting used to. When I had to euthanize my first dog years back, the whole philosophical side of it drained me. My mind was a mess for months over the idea of playing God. And now, not only do I have to make the decicion, but yeild the axe as well. But the fact that I've considered it, thought long about it, and have prepared myself to do it shows really how much I love that lump of black feathers in my bathtub, and how much chickens.....CHICKENS have made me grow as a person.

give me strength and pray that the rest of my flock (all vaccinated) stay healthy!! Sorry if this was to introspective....I know I'm new here, but I'm a tender soul and needed an outlet somewhere

Thanks

 

[All-American-Chick]

So sorry for your sick chicken.Im glad you feel comfortable enough to share yout inner thoughts and fears with us.Raising chickens is no easy job when the yucky stuff pops up.
I will pray for you and the other chickens to stay healthy.
renee

Thank UrbanMama! I remembered to call last night, and got the same info. I talked to Rick whom I think is one of the owners...he was very helpful and full of info.

I'm heartbroken bc I am 90% sure my Langshan has Mareks and, to make matters worse, I'm going to have to euthanize her myself tonight. I knew that chicken rearing wasn't ALL fun and games, but in my looooong career of 4 months as a chicken mom this is the first I've had something serious. I've lost two to predators....which with free range in the 'country' I've come to accept. I'm a huge lover of nature and the creatures in it, but being a city girl, the harshness of country life is taking me some getting used to. When I had to euthanize my first dog years back, the whole philosophical side of it drained me. My mind was a mess for months over the idea of playing God. And now, not only do I have to make the decicion, but yeild the axe as well. But the fact that I've considered it, thought long about it, and have prepared myself to do it shows really how much I love that lump of black feathers in my bathtub, and how much chickens.....CHICKENS have made me grow as a person.

give me strength and pray that the rest of my flock (all vaccinated) stay healthy!! Sorry if this was to introspective....I know I'm new here, but I'm a tender soul and needed an outlet somewhere

Thanks

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Thank UrbanMama!  I remembered to call last night, and got the same info.  I talked to Rick whom I think is one of the owners...he was very helpful and full of info. 

I'm heartbroken bc I am 90% sure my Langshan has Mareks and, to make matters worse, I'm going to have to euthanize her myself tonight. I knew that chicken rearing wasn't ALL fun and games, but in my looooong career of 4 months as a chicken mom this is the first I've had something serious.  I've lost two to predators....which with free range in the 'country' I've come to accept.  I'm a huge lover of nature and the creatures in it, but being a city girl, the harshness of country life is taking me some getting used to.  When I had to euthanize my first dog years back, the whole philosophical side of it drained me.  My mind was a mess for months over the idea of playing God. And now, not only do I have to make the decicion, but yeild the axe as well.  But the fact that I've considered it, thought long about it, and have prepared myself to do it shows really how much I love that lump of black feathers in my bathtub, and how much chickens.....CHICKENS have made me grow as a person.

give me strength and pray that the rest of my flock (all vaccinated) stay healthy!!  Sorry if this was to introspective....I know I'm new here, but I'm a tender soul and needed an outlet somewhere

Thanks

Keeping chickens, for those tender of the soul, is not always easy. I have had to do the deed myself and it's the one thing about owning chickens that I hate. When losing a beloved pet I always consider the time I gave them, knowing that my pets have the best life of any animal. I try to dwell on what I've given them, the life they had under my care. I personally have never dealt with Marek's so I can't give you any insight there. So very sorry.

 

[Cryptkeeper]

We lost our first girl to the heat 2 days ago. I am thankful that my small flock made it through the highest temps as it was really hot out here the past 2 weeks. My poor kids found her out in the pasture when they went to lock them up in the coop at night.