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Debbie replied to Melin's discussion Turnip greens and Beet Greens in Growing Gourmet
"Saute with a little high quality local bacon from the Meat Shop ...."
Mar 10, 2010
Debbie replied to LeAnn Holcomb's discussion Lighting for egg production in Micro Livestock
"Wow , after reading these posts I am feeling lucky ! We have not had any lull in egg producing , it has been steady since they started laying in summer. Are hens get the yard during the day and go to the coop on their own they have veggie and grain…"
Jan 12, 2010
Debbie left a comment for David Mericle, Karl Barton
"I would love to give a cutting of blackberry I am in North West 35th and Bell area and will be home and working on the yard Saturday"
Jan 12, 2010
Debbie replied to Christina's discussion is this safe in Micro Livestock
"My chickens eat just about every plant except the Blackberry bush . So if I was going to plant something that's what I 'd plant besides the fact you get blackberries each spring."
Jan 12, 2010
Susan replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"We have a lab that goes level 10 in a split second. A citrine bark collar keeps him from barking at every little fly buzzing by while using a shock collar (sparingly) has created a submissive behavior. He now lays at my feet and heels off leash. I…"
Oct 10, 2009
Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"Thanks that's actually what we did and now she does great with chickens ... she is a wonderful pound dog .. thanks."
Oct 5, 2009
Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"Thanks for the reminders!"
Sep 30, 2009
Rachel replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"I will reiterate what has already been said, but I would also like to add that chickens are very sensitive to stress. You should not only be concerned with the dog physically attacking your birds but also just being aggressive/barking at them. A…"
Sep 30, 2009
Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"That's exactly what happen we had the coop double chicken wired around the coop and got under and then found a place to wiggle into the coop! Stinker !"
Sep 29, 2009
Anita Mahaffey replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"We have our chicken coop wired up with an electric fence on the chicken wire ... it works great! I know there are cats and probably other predators that hang around when the dog is inside the house. Our dog killed our first five chicks and one of…"
Sep 29, 2009
Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"Yikes , she broke into the chicken coop tonight !! I hope this can get figured out quick!"
Sep 29, 2009
Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"Wow i hope that they end up getting him!"
Sep 29, 2009
Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"Thanks for the advice ... good ideas"
Sep 29, 2009
Juanita Atkin-Cotten replied to Debbie's discussion chickens vs. dogs in Micro Livestock
"Hi there,
How old is the new dog? & how big are the chickens? I know with my big golden, he tried following them around at first, more curiosity than anything, but they set him straight pretty quick. Funny sight, have 5 Rhode Island Reds chasing my…"
Sep 29, 2009
Debbie posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Any great ideas to ease a new dog into the backyard with the chickens ? We 'd ideally like them to all get along , but right now the dog wants to chase them constantly... ideas?
Sep 29, 2009
Debbie replied to Patrick Dockens's discussion Anyone need roosters? in Micro Livestock
"I also have a loud chicken I would like to get rid of , she/ he is very noisy even after eating and sometime gets noisier after spraying water. She / He is a Silky and kinda fun looking...we are near the sunburst farm area if anyone wants it."
Aug 23, 2009
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