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Laura replied to Christie Carroll's discussion Farm Fresh Eggs Available in Micro Livestock
"Hi Christie,
I'm interested in a dozen eggs if you still have some. 
Laura"
Dec 9, 2012
Laura replied to Ashley's discussion How much would you spend? in Micro Livestock
"Yes, I've never taken the birds to a vet (but I've been tempted).  I just can't see myself spending the money on it."
Jun 26, 2012
Laura replied to Ashley's discussion How much would you spend? in Micro Livestock
"Hi Ashley,
that's a good question.  I think it depends on the role the chickens play in your life.  Some see them as livestock and others consider them pets, similar to their cats/dogs.  For me, my chickens are somewhere in the middle. 
We've had…"
Jun 26, 2012
Laura replied to kelly h's discussion Dog Crate for Housing Chickens? in Micro Livestock
"Hi Kelly,
if they're little chicks it probably won't be a problem.  We put our little chicks in an open, really big. rubbermaid bin filled with bedding, water, food and a heat lamp.  If you're going to keep them outside when they're really small…"
Apr 12, 2012
Laura replied to K. Neil's discussion how do you preserve your extra citrus? in Growing Gourmet
"Wow!  I think you've made everything I could have thought of.  The dehydrated oranges are delicious!
On a side note, if you ever have any more tangelos or other oranges to spare, feel free to e-mail me and I'd love to swing by and take them off your…"
Feb 10, 2012
Laura replied to Erica (Dawnfire)'s discussion Coop and ego question in Micro Livestock
"That's a good question!  In my opinion, a simple and functional coop is perfect.  I've also seen some beautiful, and inexpensive, coops.  So I think you can have both.  For us, we converted an old shed into a coop and closed off half of the back…"
Feb 6, 2012
Christy Spencer replied to Laura's discussion Chickens in Glendale? in Micro Livestock
"She's just walking a little wild. :) My chickens did their best to imitate their neighbor ducks recently. Chickens are very social birds."
Oct 31, 2011
Jeanette replied to Laura's discussion Chickens in Glendale? in Micro Livestock
"There are loads of chickens in Glendale in residential communities (of course in the horse properties). I think most of us are just on the down low.
Hey--speaking of that. I signed on because my black Astrolorp, that I know is a hen as it lays…"
Oct 31, 2011
Kris Wagner replied to Laura's discussion Chickens in Glendale? in Micro Livestock
"I checked a few weeks ago, and unless the property is zoned agricultural, no chickens are permitted.  For the most up-to-date information, your friend can check with Code Compliance at 623-930-3610."
Oct 27, 2011
Christy Spencer replied to Laura's discussion Chickens in Glendale? in Micro Livestock
"I live in Glendale and keep chickens. I haven't checked in more than 10 years, but I think hens are allowed, roosters are not."
Oct 27, 2011
Laura posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Hi folks, a friend asked me this morning if it's legal to have chickens in Glendale.  She lives on 67th Avenue and Glendale area, I think. Anyone know if chickens are allowed?Thanks,Laura
Oct 27, 2011
David Kennedy replied to Laura's discussion Diatomaceous Earth? in Micro Livestock
"Hi Laura,
We've had a similar experience with ants this summer, too.  They've been terrible.  Ants are all around the coop and make it very difficult and unpleasant to be inside for any period of time.  Just going in to change the water or give them…"
Sep 12, 2011
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Laura's discussion Diatomaceous Earth? in Micro Livestock
"This has been a nasty, nasty year for ants at our place. We have the little sweet ants that love to get the sweets from the aphids that they're raising on our garden, and we have the fire ants that give an evil bite! There are mid-sized ants that…"
Sep 12, 2011
Zachary Hollis Cook replied to Laura's discussion Diatomaceous Earth? in Micro Livestock
"DE is non toxic.  In fact you can dust the chickens themselves to control mites.  The only thing you don't want to do is breathe it in, but the amount you will need won't be a problem.  I buy it by the pound at the feed store.  It helps with flies…"
Sep 12, 2011
Laura & Peeps replied to Laura's discussion Diatomaceous Earth? in Micro Livestock
"I'm another Laura with the same problem!  My ants are coming across the property line from a neighbor's yard, and I have been battling them all summer.  Big ones, small ones, red ones, black ones.  (Did Dr. Suess ever consider a story about ants?) …"
Sep 12, 2011
Matthew Newton replied to Laura's discussion Diatomaceous Earth? in Micro Livestock
"I have it in my coop. Works fine. It's my understanding that it is a natural substance that will not harm your chickens, as long as it is lightly applied to the ground (a dusting). Maybe someone else knows about the toxicity."
Sep 12, 2011
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