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[Kaneke]

the shirts were awesome, the potluck was great and so tasty, I was delighted to meet all of you

DH and I had a great time, looking at all the chickens and ducks -- he was particularly drawn to the millefleur d'uccles, the porcelains and blue wheatens of all the breeds, and absolutely amazed at the SIZE both large and small -- yes he thought MOT was outstanding

now he hopes our EEs will grow up to be nice looking too (though he and I both wish they could stay chipmunk-y)

I was interested to hear all the different sorts of rooster-crows ... yet I didn't hear *one* crow that sounded like my aunt's roosters (RIRs back before they were bred for showing -- brick red rather than mahogany)

errrk-er-errrk-er-errrrrr ...

oh yes, I wanted to take ALL the little chicks home with me, but the only ones I saw which were near the size of our three-week-old chicks, were one of the breeds I don't need yet ... right now I don't think I could cope with TWO breeder setups, for chicks of disparate size and age

meanwhile back at the ranch, my chicks managed to drink more than 2 liters of water in the ten hours we were gone ... and I would swear they grew at least another inch in all directions ... I was planning to move them to the livestock watering trough but I wonder now if that is big enough -- I'm going to go hunt for a cardboard carton that a washer or dryer or maybe even REFRIGERATOR, came in -- until they are sufficiently feathered that they can go out in the coop

we salvaged a plastic shelf unit that was just sitting by the side of the road, still need to go find vinyl for the floor and price sand for the bedding --- I couldn't find the Dollar Tree so didn't get the boot trays either (maybe next time I go up to Canyon Road; there is one there)

great day !

 

[eenie114]

OK, I may look good in green, but are y'all trying to KILL me?

 

[Cowgirlgrace]

OK, reporting in. Was so awesome to put faces with the names and a great bunch of people! Wanted to thank all of you who brought food. I brought nothing thinking, until the last minute, we were doing a takeout for lunch so had nothing to bring and too late to plan. Thanks for feeding me. I appreciate it. Great food.

And what a surprize, CR was there rustling everyones chickens. Stinker! Beautiful HEAVY bell! I barely made it to my truck.

Sorry Illia, was my first chicken show so not up on placings and names of placings etc. I'm sure someone knowing more about that stuff will be on later to fill you in. I know Mot did good and Jbears frizzle cochin roo did good too. But dunno.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Diane and I had a very nice day. We really enjoyed meeting all of you. WE would also like to say thanks to broody (Shannon) and her DH (Jeff) for allowing us to tag along.

And a big compliment to the 3 young ladies who were also in the 3rd seat. They were very well behaved and polite. We barely even knew they were there.

Also a big thank you to all who made the last minute potluck happen.

 

[Kaneke]

by the way, thanks to whoever brought the fresh spinach leaves -- quite a bit of those left over on the table, so I grabbed a handful for my chicks

they FOUGHT over them and dragged them to and fro, and they have now eaten all but the very last one --- still a game of keep-away going with it, though it is time for chicks to be in bed ...

 

[Kaneke]

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ok, of that bunch I saw Araucanas, Ameraucanas, Cornish, Sumatras, and Phoenix ... in my eyes they were ALL winners but then of course that's why no one asked me to judge

particularly enjoyed seeing the silver phoenix next to the golden phoenix ...

oh, and those laced wyandottes ... and the ?? Ameraucanas which appeared to be blue laced reds ?? some crazy breeding going on there, birds looked like they were wearing a crazy quilt

 

[Illia]

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ok, of that bunch I saw Araucanas, Ameraucanas, Cornish, Sumatras, and Phoenix ... in my eyes they were ALL winners but then of course that's why no one asked me to judge

particularly enjoyed seeing the silver phoenix next to the golden phoenix ...

oh, and those laced wyandottes ... and the ?? Ameraucanas which appeared to be blue laced reds ?? some crazy breeding going on there, birds looked like they were wearing a crazy quilt

Anyone else want to weigh in here? Sounds like Easter Eggers to me. Did they have slate gray legs? Or green or yellow legs?


Were there actually any Shamos, Asils, or Malays there? Any Araucanas? Was there a White Araucana there?

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

what a day. My brain went into over load with all the information I was trying to cram into it.....chicken specifics...chicken breeds...people's names/faces....chicken ideas...etc, etc.

Hello to everyone who I saw today (please do not be offended as I will forget some)...Linda, Robin, Rob, Cheri, Kathy (I don't think she is on BYC), Heather,
T-HI, crimmeny I know there were more, Pips and Peeps, KMHunter, Sadie Sue, I am so sorry, I know i am missing some of you, please forgive me. There are some of you who I can see your faces in my head, but I don't remember names. I will catch them on the thread and I will add you. We had a blast.

Well, CL: I decided to take the older little girl out of the box as she was upsetting the two little ones. She got her own rubbermaide box, I am kind of liking the name Matilda - Tilly for short.

Zgoat: Ladies are doing good.

To give you both an update. I was concerned to get them water and feed. Dale's brother met up with us and wanted to go and eat....After he ate, we went to the feed store so I could buy some more chick food. I was getting "testy" as I needed to get back to the motel to set the boxes up a bit better....finally got to the motel room. I took 6 cups from my motel lobby, went out and duct taped them inside the boxes. 1 for water 1 for food. Every one was really hungry. DD went and swam, we hung out and talked...then went to Red Robin for a dessert. Birds are in the boxes in the back of the truck strapped down. I am paranoid....it is 55 degrees out. Okay, I figure they will be okay. We get back to the motel room at 9:00 p.m. DH decides to sneak them into the motel room.....so all 3 boxes with birds are right now under the counter in the bathroom. I refilled their waters and food....they are all doing great. Nice and cozy warm and sleeping.

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

CL, CR, and RFF: DD just asked me to tell the 3 of you that she really enjoyed herself today and really enjoyed meeting you.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Thank you and tell DD eventhough I didn't see much of her it was nice to meet her too.

Also just sent ya a PM Don't shoot the messenger!!!!!