April 11, 2009 8:00 AM - 50 attended
"Chicken Stimulus Package"
Greenwoods On Green Street (map)
NATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“CHICKEN STIMULUS PACKAGE”
The Chicken Whisperer & The Roswell Chicken Outlaw are Giving Away 600 Baby Chicks!
Roswell, Georgia – The host of the nationally broadcast radio show “Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer” and Andrew Wordes, the Roswell Chicken Outlaw will be giving away 600 baby chicks to promote the keeping of backyard pet poultry in Roswell, Georgia and neighboring communities.
Andy G. Schneider, AKA The Chicken Whisperer said that the President of America’s Web Radio, David Moxley came to him with the idea after having Mr. Wordes on our nationwide radio show, and seeing the national media coverage about Andrew Wordes pet chicken battle in the City of Roswell, Georgia. The Chicken Whisperer ran the idea by Andrew Wordes and his Legal Council; the honorable former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes who agreed that it was a great idea.
The baby chicks have been donated by Andrew Wordes and hatcheries all across America to help promote backyard chicken ownership. Only two chicks will be given away to each family. They will come with a starter bag of feed, detailed care instructions, local avian veterinarian contact information, and a list of local chicken supply stores. This is our own small “Chicken Stimulus Package” to teach the people of Roswell and other neighboring communities how to become a little more self-sufficient, and how keeping backyard pet chickens is a good start that will provide them with years of healthy, safe, and nutritious eggs.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 11th starting at 8:00am at the Greenwoods on Green Street restaurant in Roswell, Georgia. Located at 1087 Green Street Roswell, Georgia 30075. America’s Web Radio will be broadcasting live during the event, and the 600 baby chicks will be given away on a first come first served basis.
All donations will be given to L. Moffit Institute for Cancer Research.
Please Note: These are NOT dyed Easter chicks! They are NOT intended to be Easter basket surprises! This event is to promote backyard pet poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Baby chicks require care, and will grow into big adult chickens. Do not participate in this program if you have no intentions of keeping your pet chickens for many years to come. If at any time you can’t keep your pet chickens please contact us. We will find good homes for them.
*Baby chicks can carry salmonella so you should always wash your hands thoroughly with warm soap and water after handling them.
*Only two baby chicks will be given to each family. No exceptions!
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Chicken Whisperer
Hey Jeaneal,
Thank you for your comments. We are doing everything we can to make sure all 600-baby chicks will get the best care possible. In the handout that every participant will receive there will be a baby chick care guide, list of area feed & seed stores, how to make a brooder, avian vet contact information, and numerous websites to obtain countless information on raising baby chicks. cont.
Posted March 28, 2009 at 5:52 PM -
Chicken Whisperer
cont... If available, a certified avian veterinarian will be there as well to answer any avian medical questions. We all had to start somewhere, and many of us had absolutely no idea how to raise baby chicks when we got started either, but now we have some of the most knowledgeable people in the state as members of our group. cont.
Posted March 28, 2009 at 5:55 PM -
Chicken Whisperer
I have had just as much success using an old plastic cup for a waterer, as I have a $40.00 poultry waterer. My chickens were just as happy in an old used doghouse as they are in my $600.00 chicken coop. We all love our chickens, and would never do anything that would put any chicken in harms way. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.
Posted March 28, 2009 at 5:56 PM -
Llana York
If my husband is off work we will attend. I hope to see you all soon!
Posted April 1, 2009 at 1:31 PM -
Darrell
I have to be at work in Commerce at 10:00, but would like to show up for a few minutes to meet everyone.
Posted April 6, 2009 at 4:07 PM -
Kim Koerner
How exactly is this going to work? Do people have to provide information in order to get a chick? Just wondering as I have never been involved with something like this. Also, I am volunteering to help, but will have my 2 boys (9 and 5) with me. Will that be okay? Thanks and can't wait to meet everyone.
Posted April 9, 2009 at 9:46 PM -
Kim Koerner
Thanks for the info. We are interested in getting two of the chicks and I want to make sure of the process. I don't live in Roswell so what do I need to bring? See you early Saturday morning.
Posted April 9, 2009 at 10:01 PM -
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Llana York
I hate that I wasn't able to come. This is such a great idea and it sounds as if it were a success. this may have potential as an annual event...
Posted April 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM -
Eve
Thanks for a great event. I am enjoying the new girls. They got fancy new diggs from Ikea and have already formed a pecking order. Two of my dogs have learned to ignore them, but the dachshund is determined to see what's making all the noise. These are my first chickens.
Posted April 11, 2009 at 10:39 PM
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Jen SchneiderCo-OrganizerI always have a great time getting together with everyone from this group! Everyone is so friendly! I think we did a wonderful service for the community truely educating people of the responsibiliti
es and benefits of owning backyard flocks, not to mention the wonderful resource they have here in this group of over 500 knowledgable chicken owners! Thank you for your wonderful work today, for your willingness to get involved and helping to make this event successful!
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Anna MarieIt was AWESOME !!! I met so many wonderful people and heard so many great comments in favor of Andrew and his chickens. It was just nice to see people from all over, coming out in support of this event. All the volunteers that I had the priviledge to work beside were terrific. I definitely think a point was well made.
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Chip SimsThis was a great meetup. This was away to reach out to so many that did not have the resources to get their backyard birds. My family had a great time. We enjoyed meeting new members as well as helping Andrews fight. Great job on getting the meetup set up.
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Alex OlvidoI liked the "grass roots" feeling I got when I showed up at Andy's house and then later at Greenwood's Restaurant. Also, I was quite surprised at the number of people and their kids who showed up to get their free chicks--which is a great idea. If we ever decide to make this an annual event, I can only hope that other local places that SELL chicks won't mind us giving them away.
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Kim Koerner+2 guestsWe had a great time meeting everyone and helping out. Learned a lot too! Thanks for organizing such a great meetup. Kim
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johnnybgood+5 guestsIt was a great day at the event this Saturday, my Family and Friends really enjoyed this special occasion and to receive some baby chicks. I was quite please to meet a few of the members too! Thanks for " Chicken Stimulus Package" Day!
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I am concerned about the care of baby chicks to be given away. Along with food and directions they need an appropriate water container. The base cost very little and I would be willing to purchase some and just ask for reimbursement at the time of adoption. What is your input on this. I just know MOST people know NOTHING about caring for chicks.