We went to the poultry auction today. It was VERY educational and interesting!
I've been attracted to the idea of backyard chickens for the last year or two; to my surprise, these birds are not only allowed in our neighborhood, but there have been some living there for quite awhile, and i was completely unaware of their presence. A friend i knew in Utah (now in Texas) has a flock and is delighted with them; she's been very encouraging to me.
A pair of Mexican bobwhite quail were an inspiration. Quails are TINY. I could build a movable pen only a few square feet in size, and it would be adequate for their needs for quite awhile to come. The males would become meat, and the eggs a delicacy -- as a base for cocktail-size scotch eggs, they're perfect. The bidding went too high today, but i'm still interested.
When i get back home, i'll check out the local equivalent of this venue. If nothing else, the price of eating-eggs is incomparable. Probably also a place to find more local pastured food....
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