San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Bad fews days on my hill in Valley Center.... 11 of my 15 week old pullets .... gone.... thanks Mr. Weasel. Happened in less than 2 days. Traps are out now. Then the Rodenator is on its way over to kill the **** thing. http://www.rodenator.com/ 

Only 2 of my pullets survived the invasion along with four 1-2 yr old layers. Now I am looking for some replacements. . . I might have to reschedule some things so I can make it to the meet up. 

AWFUL!!! I fear that weasels will one day return to my neck of the woods (Julian). Neighbors said they saw them regularly over 20 yrs. ago, but I haven't seen any in the 15 yrs. I've been here. Very sorry, that must have been hard to clean up.

 

[OffGridMAMA]

Yikes iamcraftqueen!!! So sorry I am also in vc....I will need to be more vigilant! My biggest problem at the moment: squirrels. STEALING my eggs. Ugh its never ending

 

[jules4fun]

Greetings friend of local healthy food!You have a vision for creating a healthy and sustainable San Diego!  As an integral part of San Diego's local food community YOU are invited to participate in and support a local food event called the ‘March for Healthy Food’ on May 25th at 11:00 AM.  This event has arisen from members our San Diego community who have a passion for local healthy food and are concerned about the current situations in the world regarding genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and the harmful effects they are having on people and the planet.
Link to short video invitation:

The ‘March for Healthy Food’ is a local component of the global ‘March Against Monsanto’ happening in countries all around the world at the same time on this day.  We are focusing on solutions, education, inspiration and positive actions we want to take together as a community to create the most healthy and sustainable local food system possible.This event is about bringing together all of the individuals and organizations in San Diego that are passionate about local healthy food, sharing information, teaching one another and inspiring our community to take positive action to support our local food movement.The March for Healthy Food supports the following values and actions....having access to accurate information and the CHOICE to know what is in our food (label GMO’s)supporting local organic farms, farmers markets, food cooperatives and urban agriculturelearning and teaching one another how to grow our own foodsupporting and creating more home gardens, community gardens and yardshare programssupporting and expanding the ‘Nourish Curriculum’ in our local schoolsworking together with city council and urban planners to create a forward thinking plan that meets the nutritional and agricultural needs of our city (inspiring example: Portland)accountability for government and corporate institutions with regard to food justice and public safetyThe march is beginning at 11:00 AM in Balboa Park... will continue to the Little Italy Farmers Market... and then Amici Park at 1:00 PM (2 blocks from the market / W Date & State St).  Here at the park we will be having a commUNITY potluck with ingredients from the market and an education/inspiration exchange.  We invite you, your organization and your network of healthy food supporters to join us!  We will have a microphone and speakers so local organizations and individuals can share what they are doing in our community and how people can get involved with their projects.  Please bring literature, flyers and education to share... please feel free to set up a pop-up table for your organization/business and promote what you are doing.  We will be inviting the press so there will be media coverage that can provide great exposure for your organization.This event is a celebration being creating by the commUNITY of San Diego, there is no one organization or group organizing this... this is a community effort to support one another and inspire one another with new ideas and creative solutions that will lead to amazing, local healthy food for everyone in San Diego!  Let’s inspire other communities all around the world as we lead this ‘March for Healthy Food’!If you would like to participate in the planning and communication for this event please send emails to the google group ([email protected]).  For more information and updates please see the links below... Website: www.localhealthyfood.orgFacebook  EVENT: www.facebook.com/events/243732769105207/Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HealthyFoodForLocalEarthMAM website: www.march-against-monsanto.com Please pass this information on to anyone in San Diego who shares a passion for healthy food!Let’s get back to our ROOTS!  Let’s GROW TOGETHER as commUNITY!With gratitude,Healthy Food supporters & citizens of San DiegoHi everyone, I hope your having a great day!
Please read and let me know if anyone's interested in having a BYC booth and sharing the health benefits of raising byc's and eggs. Tx
Jules

 

[4beatgaits]

Deb do any of your Wellies lay speckled eggs?
Bonnie

 

[hillfloweranch]

Can't believe she/he posed for me!!!

 

[LavendarFeather]

Can't believe she/he posed for me!!!

WOW! What a great looking girl!

 

[RHRanch]

Someone is selling this (buff? Buff saddleback?) Sebastapol goose for $60 in Hemet. [email protected]

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

A reminder for the next meetup: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/780060/san-diego-meet-up-june-8th-2013

 

[hillfloweranch]

WOW! What a great looking girl!

you think it's a girl?? wasn't sure...never had a polish before, but very cute, I love the do! lol

 

[Phage]

WOW!  What a great looking girl!

you think  it's a girl?? wasn't sure...never had a polish before, but very cute, I love the do! lol

Hmm I would say boy.....