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Chris Kartchner posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Hello all,Had a weird one today, and thought I would see if it is something to be concerned about.1st,  since the hens started laying 5-6 months ago I have seen many different behaviors and a few egg types. For a while there in May-June, i was…
Oct 22, 2010
Chris Kartchner replied to Chris Kartchner's discussion chicken update and stupid chickens in Micro Livestock
"Well update on the chickens.

It's been two weeks and within two days of the original posts, all has been well. In fact, Dumbo ( as she was rechristened by my six year old son) the Buff, has adjusted quite well, with one of the fastest out in the…"
Apr 6, 2010
Chris Kartchner replied to Chris Kartchner's discussion chicken update and stupid chickens in Micro Livestock
"Chris and all,

Thanks for the information. I admit I have the most blame for the situation in a number of ways.

The coop design is complicated in some ways; I have been trying to use alot of different ideas from what I have seen online, to handle…"
Mar 24, 2010
Anita Mahaffey replied to Chris Kartchner's discussion chicken update and stupid chickens in Micro Livestock
"I prefer to avoid trying to figure out what's going through the mind of a chicken. People are hard enough!"
Mar 24, 2010
Becky replied to Chris Kartchner's discussion chicken update and stupid chickens in Micro Livestock
"Chickens are not known for their brains. You thought you were getting smart chickens? ;-)
Chickens are creatures of habit and some handle change better than others.
If you show her where she should be for a few more days, she'll get it eventually.…"
Mar 24, 2010
Chris Kartchner posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Well the Family Chicken experiment has progressed to the next stage.our 5 very small baby chicks have grown quite a bit ( 16 weeks now) since our Phx permaculture class last fall (thanks Rachel!) and are moved into their new back yard coop and run…
Mar 23, 2010
Chris Kartchner replied to Faint Family Farms's discussion Anybody need chicks? in Micro Livestock
"Bill,

We got some chicks through a friend for now, but might want some delawares or Wyandottes in the future.

thanks,

Chris"
Nov 15, 2009
Chris Kartchner replied to Faint Family Farms's discussion Anybody need chicks? in Micro Livestock
"What kinds do you have right now?

Am possibly looking soon but want heavy breeds, RIR's BR's or especially australorps.

thanks"
Nov 11, 2009
Chris Kartchner left a comment for Ericka
"Chocolate Lava Cake in the dutch oven. :)"
Nov 8, 2009