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Monica posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Nobel Beast sells natural pet food for dogs and cats, and just recently started selling 40 pound bags of organic chicken food. They don't sell anything else for chickens, but if you are in Central Phoenix, it might save you a trip to a feed store.…
Jul 8, 2010
Monica replied to Eva Hotchkiss's discussion Western Ranchman now carries ORGANIC LAY PELLETS in Micro Livestock
"I bought some of the Western Ranchman Organic layer pellets and they were terrific, nice and fresh, no powder in the bag, and it smells good too. I did notice it has 16% protein, which is a little lower than OH Crouse but the bags are lighter and…"
Jun 20, 2010
Monica replied to grrlscout's discussion Fennel, jicama, and green apple salad in Growing Gourmet
"I am really looking forward to making this. Thanks for the great idea!!"
May 5, 2010
Monica replied to Pam Rawlins's discussion Little Fish that eat Mosquitos in Micro Livestock
"Wow, this is cool! I hope Don gives the class again soon. I couldn't go last night."
Apr 8, 2010
Monica replied to Shaun Jacob's discussion Hello (A lurker is revealed) looking for chicks to be born 4-7 to 4-14 in Micro Livestock
"Hey Shaun! Welcome! This is a great group and you will find the answer to any of your chicken questions!"
Apr 6, 2010
Monica replied to Monica's discussion Anyone that can donate or sell fertile eggs to school for incubator project? in Micro Livestock
"Hi Bethany-

Now I have a hen thats gone broody and since I have two friends that would like chickens, I thought I would let her hatch out (and hopefully raise) the chicks. Can we figure out something for the fertile eggs? I drive to the 202 and teh…"
Apr 4, 2010
Monica replied to Monica's discussion Anyone that can donate or sell fertile eggs to school for incubator project? in Micro Livestock
"Thank you everyone! I did get fertile eggs. This is an awesome project for these children. :-)"
Mar 11, 2010
Rachel replied to Monica's discussion Anyone that can donate or sell fertile eggs to school for incubator project? in Micro Livestock
"Contact Jane Doyle on here. She's keeps a rooster."
Mar 11, 2010
Bethany Lobocki replied to Monica's discussion Anyone that can donate or sell fertile eggs to school for incubator project? in Micro Livestock
"I've got two roosters running with my chickens, so I could give you some. I'm in the east valley though, I'm sure someone on here is closer.

Another cheap option is to buy a dozen of the fertile chicken eggs that you can find at Whole Foods or…"
Mar 10, 2010
Suzie O'Connor replied to Monica's discussion Anyone that can donate or sell fertile eggs to school for incubator project? in Micro Livestock
"go to www.chickenhousesplus.com they sell fertile chicken eggs, incubators, brooder boxes etc"
Mar 10, 2010
Monica posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Dear micro livestock friends-Do any of you have fertile eggs you would give or sell to me for use in a Kindergarten project on chickens. The school has a grant to build a compost area and chicken coop, the roosters will go to Date Creek Ranch in…
Mar 10, 2010
Monica replied to Theresa McCullough's discussion Help! No eggs in 9 Days in Micro Livestock
"Are you hens free ranging? We had the same thing happen twice. Both times we found a place they were laying eggs. The first time, it was under the tarp we put over our bail of hay. The second time it was in a lawn and garbage bag. I had pulled a…"
Feb 6, 2010
Monica replied to Nancy Marshall's discussion NITROGEN RICH COFFEE GROUNDS AVAILABLE in Soil Builders
"I have bundles of pecan leaves also, but they keep seeds from germinating. Are you using them for weed control?"
Dec 31, 2009
Monica replied to Trevlyn's discussion Keeping Chickens Warm Enough in Micro Livestock
"I agree with Chris. My brother lives in northern Utah and has a heat lamp to keep the coop above 22 degrees. Mine are not even huddling together when it frosts the top of the coop. I've heard people say the hens will live longer if they don't get…"
Dec 30, 2009
Monica replied to Anita Mahaffey's discussion Hot topic. in Soil Builders
"Hang in there Anita. The chicken poop on the porch almost pushed me over the edge of sanity also. In the summer the porch is the coolest place for them. We put them in a side yard for the fall/winter/spring and so far all involved are quite happy.…"
Dec 18, 2009
Monica replied to Michael and Lylah Ledner's discussion Using Pool Back Wash Water - reclaiming it. in Water
"How funny, that was a typo! I meant "flooding", but didn't see your reply until now. Next time we flood, I will take photos for the fun of it!

What did you decide to do? I like the idea of letting the water sit until the chlorine evaporates. We are…"
Dec 18, 2009
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