9th Annual Fur and Feather Swap

By Ann Marie Ames ( Contact ) March 28, 2008 - 10:05 a.m.

The 9th annual Walworth County Fur and Feather Swap will be held April 12th from 7a.m. to 11a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 11 East, Elkhorn, WI.

Selling spaces are available in the heated Activity Center as well as outside.

The swap features a variety of small animals and pets including chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, rabbits, caged birds, goats and gerbils, related crafts and equipment.

Buyers are encouraged to come early for the best selection.

Admission is $1 children under 12 are free. A lunch stand will be available on the grounds.

"Southern Wisconsin's best small animal swap is the place for adults and children to enjoy the familiar while discovering new and unusual types birds and small animals," said event spokesman Dale Wheelock.

For more information, please contact:

--Dale Wheelock at 262-882-3633, wheelock@sharontelephone.com

--Bob Kretschmer at 414-254-6853, bk_rooster@hotmail.com.

Sellers please note:

Poultry and other subject birds must have proper Pullorum Typhoid health papers, such as

1) NPIP Flock Certification

2) Wisconsin Tested Flock

3) Wisconsin Associate Flock or

4) Individual test papers.

Health papers will be collected and not returned. Sellers must also provide buyers with health papers. If in doubt please call.

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