Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[chickenwings]

Yes it's by no means permanent. We're a bit up in the air lately about staying in this home (maybe move to MD???) and we also don't want our kids to have a crap-filled backyard to spend their summer. The chooks still have plenty of room to spend their time and even access to the creek for drinking and finding worms, but can't access the rest of the 1/2 acre. It's just t-posts and black "poultry fencing" from Coastal Farm Supply. DH stopped there after work yesterday to pick this stuff up and it took us 20 minutes to put it all in. Easy peasy and it looks not too shabby. I clipped 11 chickens' wings yesterday (both wings of every chicken) to ensure they won't fly over the creek, chain link, or new fence. Seemed to work!

If you want EEs, I *might* be willing to part with one or two of mine for the right price. Maybe. If you're REALLY interested....let me know.

Oh I would totally take you up on the EE's but I'm on the east side & am guessing you are probably west (I can't see locations on my phone). I definitely need to find a solution for crap filled backyard too! We got one of those wooden playground things for the kids last fall & the chickens just love it. (Insert eyeroll smiley)

 

[FirewifeJess]

I've been getting the impression that those who don't need to eat a restrictive diet are feeling a bit down and out about their ability to cater to those of us who DO need to eat a bit restrictively or special. I want those of you who cook "normal" to know that nobody expects you to cater to us if you bring food to the WFF show on the 16th. We KNOW that the way we eat is restrictive and hard and we don't expect anyone to cater to us at all. So please, ANYONE and EVERYONE who plans to come, please bring something you love and would like to share with everyone, regardless of ingredients or if you think it will cater to the masses. We know we're hard to feed and most of us who eat this way understand that *most* people do not, therefore we don't expect people to change their cooking to suit us.

HOWEVER, it would be nice if those who cook "normal" would label foods such as those containing nuts, which are a major allergen. Perhaps we could each just make a small hand written label with what we made and brought written on it so everyone can make good food choices at the potluck? I would hate someone to end up in the hospital because something had nuts (etc...) disguised in it. Just a thought. Not trying to make things harder on anyone and we're all DYING to meet each and every one of you!

 

[VelvettFog]

***** means female dog sorry I am use to using the proper word....

You should talking about those mushrooms that have the japenese sounding name that starts with S --- taki

 

[bikerchicky]

I've been getting the impression that those who don't need to eat a restrictive diet are feeling a bit down and out about their ability to cater to those of us who DO need to eat a bit restrictively or special. I want those of you who cook "normal" to know that nobody expects you to cater to us if you bring food to the WFF show on the 16th. We KNOW that the way we eat is restrictive and hard and we don't expect anyone to cater to us at all. So please, ANYONE and EVERYONE who plans to come, please bring something you love and would like to share with everyone, regardless of ingredients or if you think it will cater to the masses. We know we're hard to feed and most of us who eat this way understand that *most* people do not, therefore we don't expect people to change their cooking to suit us.

HOWEVER, it would be nice if those who cook "normal" would label foods such as those containing nuts, which are a major allergen. Perhaps we could each just make a small hand written label with what we made and brought written on it so everyone can make good food choices at the potluck? I would hate someone to end up in the hospital because something had nuts (etc...) disguised in it. Just a thought. Not trying to make things harder on anyone and we're all DYING to meet each and every one of you!

Great idea Jess. I'm excited to go. I may bring something to share, but may not be able to stay and eat due to work interfering with my play time.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

OK guys quick question... what kind of bators do you have? I need an easy to use one. My daughter wants to hatch chicks for her class.... Next question What kind of fertilized eggs does everyone? I think it would be fun to let her pick out a few different breeds. Thanks in advance.

SILKIEBATOR ! ! ! It's the ultimate set it and forget it. Not effected by power outages etc.

 

[VelvettFog]

OK guys quick question... what kind of bators do you have? I need an easy to use one. My daughter wants to hatch chicks for her class.... Next question What kind of fertilized eggs does everyone? I think it would be fun to let her pick out a few different breeds. Thanks in advance.

Hovabator genisis with the auto turner - forced air. Works almost flawlessly for me.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: I only have 2 cat carriers for travel.

 

[VelvettFog]

I've been getting the impression that those who don't need to eat a restrictive diet are feeling a bit down and out about their ability to cater to those of us who DO need to eat a bit restrictively or special. I want those of you who cook "normal" to know that nobody expects you to cater to us if you bring food to the WFF show on the 16th. We KNOW that the way we eat is restrictive and hard and we don't expect anyone to cater to us at all. So please, ANYONE and EVERYONE who plans to come, please bring something you love and would like to share with everyone, regardless of ingredients or if you think it will cater to the masses. We know we're hard to feed and most of us who eat this way understand that *most* people do not, therefore we don't expect people to change their cooking to suit us.

HOWEVER, it would be nice if those who cook "normal" would label foods such as those containing nuts, which are a major allergen. Perhaps we could each just make a small hand written label with what we made and brought written on it so everyone can make good food choices at the potluck? I would hate someone to end up in the hospital because something had nuts (etc...) disguised in it. Just a thought. Not trying to make things harder on anyone and we're all DYING to meet each and every one of you!

Hey Jess I hear what yer saying but here's my thing...

Short of writing down every last ingredient I put into something, I'd be scared silly that I brought something that would make someone sick. So I'm pot-outta-luck

 

[VelvettFog]

Quote: I only have 2 cat carriers for travel.

You carry two cats when you travel?

 

[LaughingFeather]

Thank you, thank you! I am SO EXCITED! My girls are 26 weeks old and they've finally laid!

I find it funny that they refuse to leave the pine shavings in the next boxes. Any ideas on how to fix this? I'm surprised this egg wasn't cracked!

You should blow that egg and frame it like a businesses first dollar. Congratulations