It has been a couple years, but I finally made it back to be an Oregon Poultry Swap vendor. OPS has grown a lot over the years and are now known for more than just poultry. It makes for a fun event.
There was, of course, many chickens and other poultry for sale. Also rabbits and pigs. Plants, honey, homemade soap, and craft items, too.
There was a seed swap, activities for kids, and lots of education information.
RIDGETOP FARM & GARDEN BOOTH
I brought week old Olive Egger, White Leghorn, and Delaware chicks, as well as a few pullets. I was surprised how quickly the pullets sold.
I also brought goat milk soap, hatching eggs, and hand designed canvas totes.
Rusty Rooster
Rusty Rooster greeted everyone at the entrance and biosecurity area.
The Faire
A few tables set up with a ton of education material. I loved that!
After I got all set up, I had a few minutes before the Faire opened to the public. I got a breakfast sandwich from the vendor doing food. So good! I don’t remember the price, but it was reasonable for the huge, delicious sandwich.
Of course we couldn’t leave the Faire empty handed. I found a few chicks from a couple different breeders. Farm Girl was my helper for the day. She picked out a rabbit, that she named Thumper.
END OF A GOOD, BUT LONG, DAY
After a very long day of driving, setting up, tearing down and being a vendor, we came home to unknown sheep and goat friends near our goat pen. Thankfully, with a bit of grain I was easily able to catch them. Then, drive around and hope to find the owners. Which, I did.
Another successful event in the books. Time to register for the next one.
