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Heidi replied to LeAnn Holcomb's discussion 2nd annual tour de coop in Micro Livestock
"I can't wait for the tour because I want to see Chicken coops! I'll be IN the tour next year :) When do you suppose it will be?"
Aug 8, 2010
Heidi left a comment for Jeff Adams
"I just saw this post and yes, it is a Packer Jersey and I changed my photo, not for Jeff but because I obviously cannot support that number anymore and my #12 jersey hasn't come in yet :)

And Jeff, you know it our year! Wait your turn :)"
Apr 29, 2010
Rachel replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"I cover all of those things. :) Definitely put the coop on the cool side of the house. The coldest it ever gets in Phoenix is still very comfortable for a hen. Most people keep the hens for pets after the laying slows down, a few eat them. If you…"
Feb 5, 2010
Heidi replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"Lord have mercy! There is so much to learn :) I've RSVP'd to the class and am anxious to take it! I guess some initial concerns are how to handle the chickens as far as the heat in the valley goes....my house runs North/South so the coop would be…"
Feb 4, 2010
Rachel replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"Great! That sounds like a fantastic batch of breeds. I agree with Chris that floor level is not ideal. I'd shoot for the bottom being about 18" or higher, and like Chris said, make sure you don't have any structures underneath it or they will be…"
Jan 29, 2010
Shelly Martin replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"Rachel - thanks for the class....ordered the girls today...2 Barnevelders, 2 Easter Eggers, a Welsummer, Rhode Island Red and an Buff Orpington. They won't actually hatch till the end of April so we will have plenty of time to finalize our coop…"
Jan 28, 2010
Ericka replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"YES! Feb. 24th in Tempe. Here is the link to the event. Rachel is great, you should go for sure!"
Jan 28, 2010
Heidi replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"So I've obviously signed back on to PPG a little too late for THIS month....got any more coming up?? :)"
Jan 27, 2010
Heidi replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"I don't know! There was a class a while back, but I was unable to attend...if he has another one, I'm signing up immediately!! Anyone?"
Jan 27, 2010
Heidi replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"Ah, but I do! I got busy over the past 18 months and am not back to focusing on my chicken farm!"
Jan 27, 2010
Heidi replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"I love the idea of a moving tractor, however, I don't have a lick of grass. I've laid down a wood mulch in the yard, but have taken up most of the rock. I do have an area on the side of the house - actually two areas, one on each side of the house -…"
Jan 27, 2010
Heidi replied to Cathy's discussion Hens for Free in Micro Livestock
"So, I am new to this and am just starting my education - I do not have a chicken or a coop or any sort of set up as of yet. I'm asking, in this discussion because it is mentioned a lot, what kind of chicken is it wise to start off with? I've noticed…"
Jan 27, 2010
Rachel replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"I'll be teaching some classes soon, the dates are not 100% confirmed, but looks like I'll be teaching a class on either the 19th or 26th of THIS month. (location has also not been confirmed)."
Jan 8, 2010
Shelly Martin replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"Thanks for letting me know that PV has lots of chickens...I didn't really want to call the city and ask....I'd read the code twice and it sounded like it wasn't a problem.

I would love to get my (human) girls involved in that. My oldest will be 5…"
Jan 8, 2010
Julie replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"Yep, PV has a lot of birds! Chicks hatch all year. Typically they start in Feb and run through the summer into fall depending on the hatchery. If you get some nice girls, you should look into having the human girls get involved with 4H. There's…"
Jan 8, 2010
Shelly Martin replied to Heidi's discussion Just starting! in Micro Livestock
"I'm in Paradise Valley...which from all I've researched does not prohibit chickens. We live about 3 houses from the wash so that's what generates the coyotes. The Hawks have a huge nest in one of those really tall trees I think they are an Iron wood…"
Jan 8, 2010
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