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"Okay, I'm not a lawyer nor a city inspector but.....
The way the code is worded, it seems like the noise has to actually disturb the peace, comfort or health of a person. If I own a rooster, and it makes a noise but does not disturb (because my…"
The way the code is worded, it seems like the noise has to actually disturb the peace, comfort or health of a person. If I own a rooster, and it makes a noise but does not disturb (because my…"
"I have always found it humorous that the city limits the number of rodents I can keep. I assume they mean rabbits, which are not rodents. Nevertheless, I will do my best to keep the rat, mouse, and guinea pig population under 25. :)"
"Karis and Sheri have covered it pretty well. I did have a pair of Harris Hawks trying to get at my girls when I had them some years ago. The Harris and Red Tails along with Owls are perfectly capable of killing and even taking away an adult…"
"We've had issues with owls and coyotes. One owl in particular hung out for about a week until it decided it wasn't going to get any chicken dinner. The Coyote went after our turkey and plucked her a bit before we got him away. That was on…"
"Rats are more after the chicken's feed then chickens...might go after chicks, but you probably won't be brooding them outside this time of year anyway. They need like 100 degrees consistently for the first couple weeks. Full sized chickens can kill…"
Pardon my ignorance, but I had some questions before I get going with my flock. There is a lot of coop information on here, specifically about keeping it very open for ventilation, with heat being more of a problem than the cold here in Phoenix.I…
"This has been the number one thing preventing us from getting goats. It's pretty easy to show the neighbors how to take care of birds (though I still hate leaving in the summer, because a small screw up with water could be fatal) but goats is a…"
"Catherine is absolutely right...this is something you really need to talk about with your family. We love to go camping, but this past year we missed a few trips that we normally would have gone on. We've been able to make a few trips because…"
"The Nubians I have come across, Bethany, are wonderful, so no offense taken. The breeding, buck smell issues are elements of choice. I chose the nigerians because of their size, butter milk content and that they could have more kids (as a possible…"
"That is a serious question to ask of yourselves, Derrell. Some people arrange with neighbors after teaching them how. Some form friendships with other goat owners to share and swap vacations and some goat owners have not had a vacation in years. …"
"Okay, nother question. Another concern I have with milking goats is the responsibility of the daily milkings. I think day to day would be fine, but I worry about vacations, etc... What do you all do when it's time for a few days away? Do you time…"
"On this note...and I'm really not trying to come off so anti-Nigerian Dwarf, promise. :)
If buck smell is an issue, and you decide you want to keep your own buck, (I think it's so much easier this way, personally. I just adore my bucks, and…"
If buck smell is an issue, and you decide you want to keep your own buck, (I think it's so much easier this way, personally. I just adore my bucks, and…"
"You are welcome, Julie. The straw and 'berries' can be composted for use elsewhere in your landscape so it not necessarily something to have to get rid of."
"Thanks for the input Catherine - I like the idea of putting weed cloth over the gravel to allow for a layer of straw. I think I may do that for at least part of the pen."
"Hi Julie,
I get straw down for a couple of reasons: It gave them something to lie down on. In the winter I just added layers to allow for drainage (goats do not like wet-at all) and also to keep them warm and off the ground. The gravel will…"
I get straw down for a couple of reasons: It gave them something to lie down on. In the winter I just added layers to allow for drainage (goats do not like wet-at all) and also to keep them warm and off the ground. The gravel will…"
"Hi Derrell,
I had Nigarian dwarfs and loved them and they handled the heat very well. Nigarians also can be breed at any time during they year when the does are in heat. The larger breeds only come into heat once a year - usually. That means…"
I had Nigarian dwarfs and loved them and they handled the heat very well. Nigarians also can be breed at any time during they year when the does are in heat. The larger breeds only come into heat once a year - usually. That means…"
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