YO GEORGIANS! :)

[brucifer]

Well, I do my part to steer folks away from birds that are stupidly overpriced. I mean, whatever it is, it's still a chicken, right? Those boutique hatcheries are often not what their slick websites imply they are. They promote fads, plain and simple.But, then, as far as the SOP, hatcheries don't care much about that, either, of course, but at least, their prices are more in line with the product.

I don't show nor have any interest in showing because that requires gov't interference in my barnyard (NPIP, to which I am actually opposed for backyard people). And someone I know recently lost birds from the handling they received from the tester, valuable birds. I believe that they are responsible for tracking disease, regardless of the protocols they are supposed to follow for disinfecting as they travel around. They're human beings and I don't trust them to be perfect every day, day in and day out, in that regard. But, you're going to get me started, stop it, Bruce! LOL.

You're absolutely right about the slick websites. They're kind of like the Wizard of Oz - the small man behind the curtain. Those places put up nice fronts with lots of sales hype and slick pictures, but in terms of providing chicks and eggs that will measure up to SOPs, not happening. One of the more famous boutique farms gets around this by providing exotic breeds for which there is no SOP. Helping newbies acquire quality birds without being scammed is one way where the clubs can provide a valuable service.

I'm with you, Cyn, on the NPIP thing, so I won't get myself started either...lol

 

[katsdar]

I'm so with you on not wanting "The Man" here at my flock, and on an other note

TSC in Rome is hosting this just thought you all would like the 411

 

[katsdar]

Those of you new to BYC and can't read the posting click on the pic it will make it bigger

 

[tenniskat9]

We have 2 1 month old roosters that we are potentially looking for homes for! Is anyone interested? They are friendly little guys!

 

[Lookin4GoodLife]

But, you're going to get me started, stop it, Bruce! LOL.

"GET" you started? LOL

 

[Tabasco Jack]

Here's what you've got to look forward to.

 

[brucifer]

Here's what you've got to look forward to.

That's awesome! Growing shiitake mushrooms in logs is something I always wanted to do, but never did. A friend of mine did it, and I think he used sweet-gum logs.

 

[speckledhen]

"GET" you started? LOL

Ha, never let it be said that I hide my light under a bushel!

 

[katsdar]

That's awesome! Growing shiitake mushrooms in logs is something I always wanted to do, but never did. A friend of mine did it, and I think he used sweet-gum logs.

Yes, we used some sweet-gum, and oak, the oak Tabasco said will last about 5-6 years and the sweet-gum 2-3, and we have 2 mushroom strains an early bloomer and a late bloomer!!! I can't wait

 

[Lookin4GoodLife]

That's awesome! Growing shiitake mushrooms in logs is something I always wanted to do, but never did. A friend of mine did it, and I think he used sweet-gum logs.

Awesome, then I'm all set, because I've got acres and acres of sweet gum trees! Anybody needs any sweet gum logs, I'm your huckleberry.