Treasurer report: The results from the first fundraiser are in. The Chickenfest account is $192.20 richer (meaning it now has $192.20). Keep up the great work everyone!
Chickenfest is a gathering of chicken-type people who mostly frequent this thread. This will be our 3rd annual gathering. We are trying to hit different areas around the state so more people can attend. Year 1 was central, year 2 was east, this year is north near Goshen. Anyone interested is...
Another idea for a presentation/discussion is heritage breed preservation. Janets recent post on that made me think of it.
We could talk about what they are, why we need them, and what it takes to preserve them. I could see this being more of a round table or panel discussion than a...
I could see trading a Legbar pullet for an Iowa Blue pullet, just to add to the menagerie. If you are interested, lets discuss when it gets closer to C-Fest.
How is this for an idea:
We get a list of everyone who is willing to offer eggs or even maybe chicks for auction and what breeds they want to list.
We put together a list by breed and location in the state and whether they are pickup or ship.
We start an auction thread - This part could...
You are definitely welcome to attend! You are even welcome to help join in the planning. We've had previous chickenfests in the central and east regions of Indiana. This year we are looking to the North end of the state. Keep an eye on this thread for details as they come in.
Yes.....and no. Sizes can vary. Totes can come in banty sizes too. Maybe make the first one shopping bag size with a LF breed, and a future one smaller with a banty breed?