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Ben Ruesga replied to Cassandra's discussion Looking for a FREE hen to add to my backyard group... in Micro Livestock
"Oh boy. I told my 7 year old about the plan and he is not really thrilled with letting Trixie go. I asked him to think about it overnight and told him she would be with other chickens, etc.... Call me in the morning and I'll give you an update. So…"
Jan 5, 2011
Ben Ruesga replied to Cassandra's discussion Looking for a FREE hen to add to my backyard group... in Micro Livestock
"Awesome! I was just starting the process to figure out where she might go. She really is sweet, and tame. My boys like to pet her. :) If you want to wait until saturday, that would work too. I am returning the hens that I am sitting on Saturday.…"
Jan 5, 2011
Ben Ruesga replied to Cassandra's discussion Looking for a FREE hen to add to my backyard group... in Micro Livestock
"I have an americauna you can have. She is very sweet 1 1/2 years old or so and is still laying pretty much daily. I recently chicken sat for a friend that brought 4 hens over and she acclimated very quickly. She is my only hen I have left, and I…"
Jan 5, 2011
Ben Ruesga replied to Lisa's discussion Raising Chicks in Micro Livestock
"I got my chicks locally from Pratt's Pets, and despite the bad reputation, I was very happy with them. They were less than a week old...chicks. Fuzzy and cute. I would keep them inside if possible in a room that doesn't get a lot of use and that you…"
Sep 20, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Nathan Scholten's discussion Crowing Hens Need Help! in Micro Livestock
"My girls make loud noises when they are laying eggs. It is a repetitive and loud "braaaaawk" bok bok bok. Usually lasts for about 5 Mins or so a couple times a day. I wouldn't worry about it if you are allowed to have chickens some noise is…"
Sep 3, 2009
Ben Ruesga left a comment for Kathy
"Kathy, the seamstress's name is Gem Chavez and she can be reached at 602-350-2075. Again, she is great to work with."
Jul 8, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Ericka's discussion Scottsdale Livestock Feed & Supply MOVING! in Micro Livestock
"I love that place. The woman that works there is so helpful and they even load your feed into the car for you!"
Jun 30, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to John McSheffrey's discussion Bokashi Kitchen Composter in Soil Builders
"Keep us updated. I am interested in it. Especially since it claims you can compost meat and bones with it, then bury the "compost" The Permaculture guild had a class a couple years ago about making your own bokashi too, maybe they should do that…"
Jun 17, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Kristine's discussion Super Loud Squawking Chickens and Huge Flocks of Birds!!! in Micro Livestock
"can you give them the scratch in their coop and lock it up? Nothing you can do about the noise unfortunately. My hens are right outside the bedroom window, so I know what you mean. It usually only lasts for about 5-10 minutes or so for mine though."
Jun 11, 2009
Ben Ruesga left a comment for Greg Morris
"Hi Greg, nice to meet you guys tonight. I hope you enjoyed the movie and the Biodynamics discussion. Here is the link to the urban homestead in Pasadena I was talking about. http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/ or www.pathtofreedom.com Hope to see you…"
Jun 10, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Eva Hotchkiss's discussion Phoenix lots over 10,000 sq ft OK for chickens in Micro Livestock
"Link to the county assesors office. Just type in your address and the info will come up. Under the "Additional Component Information" bar press the characteristics option.
http://www.maricopa.gov/assessor/

10,445 sq feet!!! woo hoo!!! I didn't get…"
Jun 6, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Augie Norgaard's discussion Composting material out of my pool skimmer? in Soil Builders
"I choose not to because the salts that are included with the chlorine. You don't want to add salts to our already salty soil/water."
Jun 4, 2009
Ben Ruesga left a comment for Rachel
"understood. I think I will skip it too. I love my birdies, don't wanna kill 'em."
Jun 3, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Dana's discussion Can I put animal material in my compost bin? in Soil Builders
"Try googling bokashi composting. This method relies on fermentation, not decomposition so supposedly there is no smell. you can compost anything with this method, meat, fish, bones, vegg, etc... I haven't tried it personally, but I have heard good…"
Jun 3, 2009
Ben Ruesga replied to Eva Hotchkiss's discussion City of phoenix: inspector in Micro Livestock
"What did the notice tell you had to do? Did it say you had to get rid of them? there are laws on the books regarding owning chickens. I would think that unless you live in a HOA You would have the opportunity to comply with the law ie cooping them…"
Jun 1, 2009
Ben Ruesga left a comment for Rachel
"I checked, they are all 85 days or under. Still doing crappy. I have had horrible luck with beans too. Oddly enough squash is thriving this year. I couldn't grow squash last year to save my life!"
May 30, 2009
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