Thanks for the welcome.
Woke up this morning and heard one of the "chickens" crow! Yes, I think it is a rooster. Of the 5 Rhode Island Reds (3 month old), 3 look like roosters. Unfortunately we can not keep them. If you know any one that would like to have good healthy roosters please let me know.
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The Ladies had to go due to the many changes that had occurred since their arrival. I did not have the time and energy to provide the proper care. I work with other farmers on increasing production AND quality of life for various farm animals. It would be nice to think that eventually, we will be able to have a flock again - later. They certainly taught me a great deal. Do you have hens?
Thanks for saying hello. Our preparations for the move West are happening and it is exciting to think we will be making new friends soon. We are hoping to find a chicken, goat, bee and micro-farm friendly community. Its hard to tell by searching the real estate websites. We have a realtor, but still its not the same without seeing places yourself. We want to be within a 30 minute commute from Scottsdale. Any thoughts?
"Matt beat me to it!
If you sign up for Watershed Management Group's Phoenix Action Bulletin you will get a weekly email on upcoming opportunities. The Co-op is where you can get some hands-on skills. It is free to join the Co-op and free to attend…"
"Fowl Pox most likely, there are both wet and dry versions. Google a bit to see which one you might have. Dry fowl pox it seems to run it's course and clear up on its own. Spread by mosquitos, pretty common."
"The best way to garden here is directly in the ground, not raised beds, unless you are in a really rocky area up on the mountain. Sunken beds hold moisture better in our climate, and all that is really needed is adding organic matter, 50% compost to…"
"Sorry for your loss. This time of year is so rough for hens and they are pretty fragile birds. Especially older hens. We use large terra-cotta saucers (like the ones you use under huge pots) raised up a bit on cinder blocks. We change out the water…"
"Scottsdale Community Garden Club http://www.scottsdalecommunitygarden.com
There is another one in S. Scottsdale that just opened up at a church off of Hayden Rd. near Oak too.
The CommunityGarden.org site is not very up to date, BTW.
Jennifer's…"
"This looks like a great large scale project. Take lots of photos before, and I know personally I would love to see what the site looks like in a year, 2 years, 3 years etc.
Very cool that some of the heavy lifting was done by tractor…appropriate use…"
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Woke up this morning and heard one of the "chickens" crow! Yes, I think it is a rooster. Of the 5 Rhode Island Reds (3 month old), 3 look like roosters. Unfortunately we can not keep them. If you know any one that would like to have good healthy roosters please let me know.
Thanks
The Ladies had to go due to the many changes that had occurred since their arrival. I did not have the time and energy to provide the proper care. I work with other farmers on increasing production AND quality of life for various farm animals. It would be nice to think that eventually, we will be able to have a flock again - later. They certainly taught me a great deal. Do you have hens?