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Post by bobclark on Feb 15, 2006 17:31:21 GMT -5
I dont want to develop another addiction. I am going to stick with the marans. I realy want wheaten marans but I cant find them anywhere. eventualy I want to emprove the breed in some way. probly egg production . I love the record keeping and selective breeding that goes with it
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Post by bobclark on Feb 16, 2006 11:51:45 GMT -5
I found a sorse for wheaten marans!!! but they wount be avalible till next year.  and there is no sure thing then. the marans that are comming will have to do for now |
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Post by Kathy on Feb 16, 2006 12:28:31 GMT -5
Cool, well now you've got not only this years poultry project covered but another one to plan for in 2007!! ;D
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Post by painteddaisy on Feb 17, 2006 12:23:07 GMT -5
Wow, this is great! Now I'm on pins and needles too! Just like a good soap opera. Bob I love the way you have that set up! And those little feeders that screw onto mason jars, I've been looking everywhere for those! Can't seem to find them in Canada, or at least in my neck of the woods. Just wait till I start breeding my Blue Splash Cochins and Light Standard Brahmas, they are rare around here too. We'll have to compare breeding notes  !!!! |
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Post by bobclark on Feb 17, 2006 13:06:13 GMT -5
those little feeders and waterers are great for the little ones. I got them at a local farm and home store. the only other place that I have seen them is at cackle hatchery, you may try there
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Post by Kathy on Feb 17, 2006 16:33:46 GMT -5
Oh those Wheatons are beautiful. You had mentioned Wheatons before but I had no idea what they looked like- now I see why you want some!!  Thanks for the pics! |
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Post by bobclark on Feb 21, 2006 11:22:17 GMT -5
they called and said the visa card was declined. we double checked the numbers and address every thing should have been ok . the card works every where else.
I told them to just forget it. if I order from them I need to send them a check and wait 3 weeks for it to clear
OOOHHH!!!!!!
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Post by painteddaisy on Feb 21, 2006 11:26:10 GMT -5
Ohhhhhhh Maaaaan ! That BITES !!! |
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Post by Kathy on Feb 21, 2006 11:26:43 GMT -5
Geesh, I'm starting to think this place doesn't have it's act together. Something doesn't sound right-first the delays and now they put the shipping halt on you.  It could be weird coincidences but my suspicious side says they're using the card decline as an excuse. I hope you can find another place that has the kind of chicks you want. Have you checked out Urch & Turnland in southern MN? They sold many of the more rare breeds. I used to get their catalog/pamplet. I'll have to see if I can find a phone number or address for you. |
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Post by painteddaisy on Feb 21, 2006 11:30:58 GMT -5
That's a VERY good point Kathy! The stalling that's going on here too is unreal. Danged Bird Flu thats what it is!!! I'm beginning to think they are waiting to see if something happens!!! It's getting rediculous |
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Post by Kathy on Feb 21, 2006 11:31:16 GMT -5
Bob, here's that addy & phone # as well as a link to a lot of other hatcheries and poultry equiptment suppliers. Urch/Turnland Poultry
2142 NW 47 Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-6782
Duane Urch breeds and sells show quality fowl. Call between 7pm and 9pm CST. Hatcheries & Poultry Supply Houses:www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKHatcheries.html |
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Post by bobclark on Feb 21, 2006 11:42:56 GMT -5
I just ordered 25 chicks from cackle. instead of $47.00 it will be $77.00. they probly get them from privett and make 30 bucks for their trouble
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Post by bobclark on Feb 21, 2006 11:47:53 GMT -5
I just realised that I thanked the woman at privitt when I got off the phone with her. not that I should have been grouchy with her. but what did I thank her for?
I WANT MY CHICKS!!!!!!
there I feel better.
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Post by painteddaisy on Feb 21, 2006 12:20:56 GMT -5
3.08 a piece, that is pricey! Well I hope this time it works out for you Bob, did they say when you'll get them? |
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Post by bobclark on Feb 21, 2006 12:42:07 GMT -5
I sent them an e-mail asking for a delivery date and where they get their stock from
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Post by bobclark on Feb 22, 2006 14:52:14 GMT -5
I got an e-mail from cackle today, they said it would be atleast 6 weeks before i get my chicks
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Post by painteddaisy on Feb 22, 2006 17:11:52 GMT -5
 6 WEEKS ?!?!?!? Do you have any breeders around you can drive to? Here we have a fella who breeds and orders in birds of all kind, very well done, it's an hour and a half drive and you have to make an appointment, but it's like going shopping in a chicken mall! Ecstasy! Mind you he hasn't been answering his phone this spring, so who knows what's going on this year
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Post by Kathy on Feb 22, 2006 17:16:11 GMT -5
I wonder if everyone is having as much trouble getting their chick orders filled?  Has anyone heard if this has become a widespread problem with All hatcheries-and why?  |
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Post by Kathy on Feb 22, 2006 17:24:29 GMT -5
bob, I found a hatchery in Decorah,IA. They don't have the Marans but they do have the Aruacana's. www.decorahhatchery.com/Here's one that says they have Cuckoo Marans & Feather Footed Cuckoo Marans in TX-available in May 2006 secuservices.com/ideal/ |
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Post by bobclark on Feb 22, 2006 17:52:40 GMT -5
I called privvitt back and ordered 50 marans for march 15th. I have to send them a money order now. I still have 25 comming from cackle in 6 weeks
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