If you are anywhere near the Massachusetts North Shore, you could come on up on Saturday between 10 and 2 to Beverly. Say howdy, hang out, talk poultry, see the fanciest and newly expanded chicken coop in town and enjoy what is supposed to be a stunningly beautiful spring day near the seashore. My Moms are holding their second annual "Chicken Open House" to encourage new poultry keepers, and we'll be visiting. Last year they expected 20 people and more than a hundred showed up - it was a blast.
The address is 10 Harrison Ave, Beverly, MA 01915.
Here's more info! Hope to see some of you there!
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More than a hundred?? yow. Did you advertise that one via the blog too?
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The sheriff was not amused. :-)
Have fun anyway!
Wish you could swing through Amherst on your way to/from!!! Have a great time.
Sounds like a great weekend! I will be home, however, finishing the house and pen for my eleven runner ducks!
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