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[broodytood]

Ok, so I just counted and I'm 20+ pages behind so I'm just gonna jump in.
Had a 50's style dinner last night of which I was the head soda jerk. Served Shirley Temples, Roy Rogers, Green Rivers and such. Had sundaes and floats for dessert. Dressed up in poodle skirts and saddle shoes. Had bubble blowing contest. Lots of fun! I spent 3 days decorating and sewing costumes so I got behind. But it's all done and we are on our way to Stevenson! Gonna hit OMSI after tower an IMAX and then to dinner for our DD's 18th b-day dinner.
Welcome to all the new chatters I missed,glad your all here!
My Wheaten Marans eggs from Illia arrived safe and sound and are cookin away. Can' t wait to have new babies!
Anyway, hope all is well with everyone and hope I didn't miss much!

 

[hallerlake]

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This is the place to be.

I have some Black Copper Marans that Im going to be rehoming. I'll send you a PM about them..

I'm very happy with the BCM I got from Zgoatlady last year.

 

[cheryl98117]

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Where are you getting your Muscovy's? I am super jealous......we are driving La Center and am hoping I can sneak up to Winlock and pick up a couple without my passenger noticing.

Atually, I found these on CL Spokane. And come to find out the person I got them from shows Silkies! She's the one that told me all about the Poultry show in Stevenson and invited me down,( can't go have prior commitment). But, as you can tell, I started out with a pair and now have three hens and a drake! I'm just learning about Muscovy's but, from what I can tell they are very nice! I'll post some pics on here in the next day or so. I'll be selling ducklings and hatching eggs as soon as I can figure out what I'm doing!

Just from my own experience. Make sure your drake knows that people are above him in the pecking order! Muscovy drakes get BIG! Ive told this story befor and I tell it again just as a reference. But my 21 pound Muscovy drake took down and flogged my husbands 150 pound Nubian doe! They can and will do damage if protecting one or all of their girls! He was the worst in spring when breeding season started, but then mellowed out. But be aware, that just like with roosters, you have to watch them, as they will attac if they feel the need to.

Other than that, if you spend alot of time with them, they are VERY friendly ducks. Oh and dont get between the mommas and the newly hatched ducklings, they can give one heck of a flogging too. I hope you enjoy your flock of Scovies as much as I did. But be prepared for stinky messes when it comes time for brooding.

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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Excellent lay-out. Although I look at it and all I can think of is how much upkeep you'll have to do when people randomize small items during the day (Ex Farmer's Market vendor, I am).

Love the hooks, they look big enough to be truly useful.

 

[bookerdog]

Does anyone know if there's going to be someone at the stevenson show with nice Delawares.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Excellent lay-out. Although I look at it and all I can think of is how much upkeep you'll have to do when people randomize small items during the day (Ex Farmer's Market vendor, I am).

Love the hooks, they look big enough to be truly useful.

Not sure what hooks you mean. Are you talking about the ones laying on the table. Those are actually Coat racks in the shape of cactus.

 

[RedReiner]

Just because he is so cute

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Well so far its not looking so good here for me.

I have made enough to get us home and that is about it. BUT the day Ain't over yet so hopefully things will pick up.

 

[cheryl98117]

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Oh he's adorable! Love the second picture! Looks like he has personality already!

 

[Zgoatlady]

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So I think we should do this, there is also a place in Enumclaw.
So we need to start planning.