6/28/2025 - Michigan Chickenstock

[Chickin Fairy]

Grand Rapids area

I'm in Watervliet, but could probably give you a ride, I'm pretty close to GR.

 

[TOMTE]

I'm in Watervliet, but could probably give you a ride, I'm pretty close to GR.

That would be awesome! I could maybe make a couple quiches to bring. I'll try to bring something, at least, if I can make it!

My extended family will be visiting during that time so it'll be busy at home. I'll keep you updated

 

[troyer]

Commenting just to keep up with what’s going on.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

OH MY GOSH I just cannot wait for my first chickenstock!! Can't wait to see everyone.
I think I will bring a dessert and/or something else. I can't decide what I want to make though....
Is it okay that I bring porcellio laevis "dairy cow" isopods? (rolly pollies.) Also not sure if they'll be mature enough to bring because they are tiny little babies now but hopefully they will mature by the time chickenstock rolls around
@TOMTE I would totally get some dubia roaches off of you if my parents would let me Personally I would just keep them as pets LMAO.
@Chickin Fairy, if there is any other info you need to know plz let me know

 

[talkinboutchickens]

I believe @ilovemybabychickies is coming as well

 

[TOMTE]

@TOMTE I would totally get some dubia roaches off of you if my parents would let me Personally I would just keep them as pets LMAO.

HAHA, aw man! I just culled a bunch yesterday and kept one adult male, several almost-adult xxl nymphs (hopefully a couple more males), and about a dozen adult females. And of course lots of small nymphs for my lizard to eat.

I chose the females based on size and color mostly. One huge roach that's almost black, and one smaller one with bright rusty orange markings really stand out as my current faves. If you can ever convince your parents to let you keep dubias I'm sure I'll be able to give you a good breeding group (one male to 5 or 6 females)! My goal is to keep breeding them bigger and healthier, especially if I do ever plan on selling them.

They're great chicken treats and fun pets!

 

[talkinboutchickens]

HAHA, aw man! I just culled a bunch yesterday and kept one adult male, several almost-adult xxl nymphs (hopefully a couple more males), and about a dozen adult females. And of course lots of small nymphs for my lizard to eat.

I chose the females based on size and color mostly. One huge roach that's almost black, and one smaller one with bright rusty orange markings really stand out as my current faves. If you can ever convince your parents to let you keep dubias I'm sure I'll be able to give you a good breeding group (one male to 5 or 6 females)!

Aww that's so kind of you to offer, I would love that! I really do hope to convince them someday bc it's not like me having some roaches will affect them in any waylol

My goal is to keep breeding them bigger and healthier, especially if I do ever plan on selling them.

They're great chicken treats and fun pets!

That's a good point that I can bring up to my parents, because I know their main concern is them multiplying like crazy..If I need to kill off any if the population is too big then I'll just give em to my chickies lol!

 

[Chickin Fairy]

I think I will bring a dessert and/or something else. I can't decide what I want to make though....

Just lemme know what you want to make when you decide We're also going to need plates, napkins, silverware, drinks... Any of those you can bring?

Is it okay that I bring porcellio laevis "dairy cow" isopods? (rolly pollies.) Also not sure if they'll be mature enough to bring because they are tiny little babies now but hopefully they will mature by the time chickenstock rolls around

Totally fine by me! Do you want to sell them?

if there is any other info you need to know plz let me know

Just your real first name would be helpful for my form.

 

[Chickin Fairy]

Hey, all! Just sending out a list of items we'll still need:

Plates
Napkins
Silverware
Drinks
Raffle Tickets
Sign in Book
Charcoal
Tablecloths

@uchytil do you have the sign in book and raffle tickets?

@Dreamzchaser would LOVE to see you there and I hope you're doing well!

 

[uchytil]

Yes. I have the sign-in book and raffle tickets.