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Kristin replied to Helen E. Raleigh's discussion Compost & Rain Barrel For Sale or Free to Good Cause! in Soil Builders
"Hi Helen, I would LOVE to buy this too. Please let me know if it's still available."
Aug 15, 2015
Kristin replied to Kate Rutz's discussion Chicks...I have chicks for sale in Micro Livestock
"Hi Kate,
Are the Andalusians and Ameraucanas sexed by any chance?"
Mar 31, 2012
Angie Chandler replied to Kristin's discussion Dead chicken... cause? heat? in Micro Livestock
"I am so sorry for your loss!! "
Jun 24, 2011
Rachel replied to Kristin's discussion Dead chicken... cause? heat? in Micro Livestock
"They can take this heat, they don't *enjoy* it. Your birds should already be panting, that usually starts around 90 degrees. Tree shade is always better than roof shade, but it sounds like your set up is about as good as what is possible given you…"
Jun 24, 2011
Rachel replied to Kristin's discussion Dead chicken... cause? heat? in Micro Livestock
"We have had a lot of birds die in the past few days, I think the very sudden onset of heat might have something to do with it-- the birds just aren't getting the few weeks to acclimate a little. However the fact that she was normal appearing at 5:30…"
Jun 24, 2011
Doris replied to Kristin's discussion Dead chicken... cause? heat? in Micro Livestock
"This is my biggest fear is to find one of my chickens dead. Our coop is about 15 feet tall. It is between a west wall and the garage. I have shade cloths, one snake misters (turned on around noon) and water. The mister leaks where the hose connects…"
Jun 24, 2011
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Kristin's discussion Dead chicken... cause? heat? in Micro Livestock
"Hi Kristin,
 
Sorry for your loss too.  The intensity of the heat these last two days could have been the problem.  The kiddie pool will help prevent problems in the future.  Others may have more info for you.  Bird's feet are the visible…"
Jun 24, 2011
BreAnna Ledner replied to Kristin's discussion Dead chicken... cause? heat? in Micro Livestock
"I know how you feel!  My favorite chicken fell in the duck trough the other day and she drown :(  So I am also getting a small kiddie pool too.  I'm sorry for your loss."
Jun 24, 2011
Kristin posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
I just went out to check on my chickens and noticed that only 1 chicken was on the roosting bar. I found that incredibly odd since they've always all been on the bar at night. I grabbed a flashlight to look around and found the 2nd hen in a nesting…
Jun 23, 2011
Kristin replied to Kristin Parsons's discussion Quail Pen for sale with 7 hens, accessories etc- custom built- anyone interested? in Micro Livestock
"I'm sorry it didn't work out for you! It looks like a really nice little pen.
 
Kristin, I'm interested. I just messaged you with my email. Let me know when/where we can meet.
Thanks!"
Dec 27, 2010
Kristin replied to Kristin Parsons's discussion Quail Pen for sale with 7 hens, accessories etc- custom built- anyone interested? in Micro Livestock
"Looks like Deborah beat me to it!
I'm interested as well if they end up still being available."
Dec 27, 2010
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