The weather behaved, Nora and Mary were wonderful, the coops cleaned,
smiles all around. We had a great time going to all the coops this year.
Last year we were part of the tour so didn't get the chance.
Here is a peak as to what you missed.
These chickens are pampered and prissy.... their yard amazing!
At every coop or feed store you has an opportunity to win a wonderful
drawing prize... all donated.
This coop's owners were inspired at last years coop tour and went all out!!
And speaking of donated prizes... these are the folks we want to
thank again, and again, for their support!!
Tour Stop Drawing Prizes:
Backyard Poultry Magazine - Assorted Magazines
Barton Feed & Country Store - Purina Flock Block
Burns Feed Store - Basket: Egg Wipes, Poultry Protector, Mealworms
Gerber Farm Supply - $20 gift certificate
Hobby Farm Publications - Assorted Magazines
Practical Poultry Magazine (UK) - March 2012 issue
Storey Publishing - Keep Chickens! book & Chicken Enclycopedia
Wilco Farm Store - 25lb Purina Scratch Grains, 25lb Purina Layena,
Galvanized 12lb Feeder, Galvanized 2gal Fount
Galvanized 12lb Feeder, Galvanized 2gal Fount
And we got alot of great information about chicken trailers.... this cute rooster is for sale.
Let us know if you have a home for his handsome fellow.
And a BIG THANK YOU to:Tri-County HVAC, Inc for printing our Tour
Maps this year! Ferrellgas for the portable heater & tank ... 'cause you
never know about the weather! BUT thankfully we didn't need it!
Maps this year! Ferrellgas for the portable heater & tank ... 'cause you
never know about the weather! BUT thankfully we didn't need it!
Country comfort... the home of very, very, happy chickens.
What we all love...
I missed a picture of the coop... they were just having so much fun in the SUN.
And I love Nora and Mary. Here they were singing their chicken song.....
If only we could have taped it.... there is always next year!
Words cannot thank you enough - YOU were stars!!
They are involved with the 4H which our raffle will benefit
4H Raffle Donors:
Wilco Farm Store - Chicken "Starter Kit" (heat lamp/bulb, feeder/fount, 25lb chick feed, book)
Terra Casa - Imported Organic Olive Oil Body Products
THIS DRAWING WILL BE HELD APRIL 30TH...
This coop was built by an "craftsman"... what lucky chickens.... and a spectacular view!
These chickens are part of the family.... just step out the back door and
the girls run to greet you.
We had a fun day.... driving the countryside, visiting homes and farms and
meeting some great people. What a great way to spend the afternoon.
We want to say THANK YOU to all the private coop owners
for opening up your coops to us all for a day and sharing your time,
information, and stories with all of us!
We could not put on such a great event without the generousity and
We could not put on such a great event without the generousity and
support of each and every one of you!! THANK YOU!!!!
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Did you notice the new section that introduces you to the members?
Did you notice that we have some new events planned...
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Bill & Becky, Carol, Carrie, Debbie I, Debbie S, Don & Amber,
Jim & Tracy, Linda, Pat, Sonya
