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[RonB]

LaSombra
Well lets see, If I do the Math Right.

My 9/9 come up Four short of your 13/13 I'm jelious

. way to go, tell those girls to keep it up and they'll stay OFF the BBQ

 

[mikeyb]

Well OK! I finally reached a person who could tell me what I wanted to know.
A Ms/Mrs Catherine Waylan has told me there are no restrictions at all about raising chickens in my back yard. Hooray

Now that that is settled I will advise my neighbor of my intentions. I would like to have a roo or two but I will be guided by what the neighbors say. (they're a really great bunch of people).

Stopped by Del's yesterday and received their arrival schedule of chicks and breeds they will have at the Centralia store. Very nice people.
mikey

 

[TifsBroodyBabes]

This morning I gave a call to the Marysville Co-op and spoke with the guy "Rick" who is in charge of ordering chicks (nicest guy).Well,after a few minutes of sweet talking him he made a call and ordered some chicks.They will be in on Thursday next week....

:yiipchick.He said he ordered 100 mixed, one breed I had to google because I wasn't familiar with a Russian Orloff??? Anyone know anything about this breed?I'm so excited!!!! They weren't even going to get any until April 12th or so....I'll have baby peeps next week...

 

[RonB]

I noticed Weaveagarden HASN'T be on here for a few days

Has anyone talked to her on the Funny Farm. maybe she is too busy planting veggies and buying cows??
Hope shes not in JAIL

How often does everyone give oyster shell to their girls???? I do almost every day, is that too much ?

Its so nice out, I think I will wash the car while my Flock roams

Mikeyb
My chickens don't get let out of the coop (in the barn) till around 8:00am. but on my days off I can hear him crowing as early as 3:30am. But we are on 12 acres and zoned for farms. so I don't care if the neighbors complain

No one has so far. but you might want only one roo. ask Eagle2026 he can give ya better advice then me

 

[Illia]

For those curious, we went to get our yak babies today.Turns out he only had one that was young enough, and here he is! His name is Djimon, and he's about 2 weeks old. We carried him in a little car for 5 hours all the way home!

And a hand petting his adorably curly, soft coat in comparison:

When the next babies are born, if they are female, they will also be snatched right up by us! I'm hoping to get some royals (pinto color)

Tomorrow, the socialization and bottlefeeding begins.

 

[krazycricket21]

Hey guys, i'm new to posting on this site (although i've been lurking for quite a while).
I have 8 chicks and another 24 coming in on the 23rd. I live in Roy and have just gone crazy with the chickens.
I don't even have a coop 100% ready!

~A

 

[krazycricket21]

I have one Millie, 1 WCB Polish, 1 Frizzle silkie mix, and a couple of EEers.

I will be getting my chicks around the 23rd from Belt.

4 Barred Rock pullets
3 Golden Sex-Links
4 Black Australorp pullets
4 Silver Laced Wyandotte pullets
4 Ameraucana pullets
4 Jersy Black Giant pullets
4 Light Brahma pullets
2 White Crested Black Polish bantams
4 Silver Sebright bantams
4 Golden Sebright bantams

I hope to get a couple hens out of the sebrights and will be selling/trading all the roos i get.

 

[Tailfeathers]

After what happened a month or so ago the last time I posted something like this, I hesitate to even bother but am doing so ONLY because there are SOME who probably do not know about this and may wish to take action. Don't bother asking me any questions about it as I won't be back to this thread (unless I feel a great need as in this case). It should be self-explanatory but there is a name and number for a contact in the event anyone wants to find out more.

Below is an email I just sent to the Dept. of Ag. Basically the short of it is that the Legislature passed a law last year making it illegal to transport any livestock on public roads/highways without a valid health certificate. Person’s found to be in violation can be fined “up to $1000”. The Dept. of Ag is tasked with enforcement of the infractions. I talked with Jodi Jones today who told me they are proposing changes to the Code to specifically include language that will make the infractions applicable to ONLY those animals being transported into the State and they are also proposing the following penalties: 1st Offense - $100, 2nd Offense within 3 years - $150, and 3rd Offense within 3 years - $250.

For those who may be wondering, I specifically asked what the definition of “livestock” is and was read the definition which does include “poultry and waterfowl”. Now some may be saying, “Well, let’s just see them try to enforce that.” That’s one way of dealing with this. My recommendation is that we get the word out and bombard the Dept. of Ag with letters, emails, and/or phone calls.

Anyone who would like to inquire further or has questions may contact Ms. Jodi Jones with the Dept. of Ag at (360) 902-1889.

God Bless,

R. E. Van Blaricome
Seek Ye first the Kingdom of God, and all His Righteousness
- then these things shall be added unto you (Matt. 6:33)

________________________________________
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:52 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: WAC 16-92 Proposed Changes

To Whom It May Concern:

Per my conversation with Ms. Jodi Jones today, I wish to submit the following for consideration:

It is my understanding that a proposed change is under consideration for WAC 16-92 to include language referring specifically to livestock that is “imported” into this State and that violations of said Code will only apply within the already established guidelines of WAC 16-54 which specifically deals with livestock being transported into the State of Washington.

I wish to voice my support for the proposed changes to wit: The ONLY violations that will be considered as an infraction will be those where the animal is transported across and into the State of Washington and under NO circumstances will a violation be considered to have occurred when an animal is simply being transported from one area within the state to another.

It should be noted that it is ludicrous to expect anyone to be required to have a valid health certificate just to transport a chicken or duck across town to another’s home. The same could be said for one who wishes to transport their horse to the nearest trail for a day-ride. Or a goat to a neighbor’s so they can eat their blackberries.

Failure to accept and apply the proposed changes put forth will only serve to shut down poultry shows across the state, severely impact if not shut down the various State and County Fairs, and further solidify in the minds of most people that lawmakers have simply lost touch with all common-sense. The economic impact of people who will stay home from shows and fairs alone so as to not violate the law will be tremendous and I would submit will be far more than any revenues generated by such a silly law.

 

[Illia]

Just remember - Your Ameraucanas are EEers, not real Ameraucanas

Interesting mix - I love seeing more people get more than just RIRs and BRs.

Edit: That transportation permit thing is rediculous! I really hope it goes nowhere, because that will even stop people from being able to buy local!! I'll certainly complain.

 

[LaSombra]

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Thanks, tailfeathers, for the info.

Makes me wonder... would that include people bringing home baby chicks in a little box from the feed store or post office? I mean, that's crazy if so...