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Natalie Deatsch replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion Domestic Turkey Needs a Home...free in Micro Livestock
"Bethany, sorry for the late reply. Father's Day and all we got busy. I would love to bring her out. I'll send you a message now! Thanks."
Jun 20, 2010
Bethany Lobocki replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion Domestic Turkey Needs a Home...free in Micro Livestock
"My offer is serious. I'm out in Gilbert, and I'm a stay at home mom so am home all the time. We'll be gone all day Saturday, but other than that I'm free.

You can message me or e-mail me a day/time that works for you, and I will reply with my…"
Jun 17, 2010
Natalie Deatsch replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion Domestic Turkey Needs a Home...free in Micro Livestock
"I agree you guys are right. She will get huge. She's already huge by chicken standards. It's really just too bad, but like I said we are ill equiped to take proper care of her.

Bethany- Could we make arrangements to bring her to you? Are you sure…"
Jun 17, 2010
Bethany Lobocki replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion Domestic Turkey Needs a Home...free in Micro Livestock
"Since you got her at a feed store, I'm 99% certain she's a broad-breasted white. I've got about 30 turkeys her age I could put her with if no one else wants to take her. She would at some point go off to freezer camp at our place, although I'd be…"
Jun 17, 2010
Natalie Deatsch replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion Domestic Turkey Needs a Home...free in Micro Livestock
"Hi Jane, Thanks so much for the offer. I'll give it a day or two and if no one else comes forward you'll be hearng from me! She is a "she" and very sweet (or dumb as the case may be). I think that's way the kids love her. All she has had to eat…"
Jun 17, 2010
Jane Doyle replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion Domestic Turkey Needs a Home...free in Micro Livestock
"Hi Natalie, if no one steps up, my neighbor or I can give her a home with our chickens. I've fostered a turkey at my house before, and the chickens were afraid of the turkey so didn't pick on her. I only had chicken food...I'm hoping that's OK. At…"
Jun 17, 2010
Natalie Deatsch posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
I know that the more skilled poultry people out there are laughing at me, but instead of turning out to be a rooster one of our small backyard hens has turned out to be a turkey.  Not even close to a chicken, I know!  In our defense she must have…
Jun 17, 2010
Natalie Deatsch replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion When should I move my chicks outside? in Micro Livestock
"Thanks for your help guys. Think I will keep them tucked away in the garage for another week or two if I can get them to stay put. They seem very intent on exploring lately : ) I haven't actually seen it with my own eyes, but there are little piles…"
Apr 16, 2010
Rachel replied to Natalie Deatsch's discussion When should I move my chicks outside? in Micro Livestock
"I wouldn't move them out yet. At this age their temperature regulation isn't great, especially the fuzzy ones. The minimum temp as Chris said is your primary concern but you also want to think about the highs. As a first time chicken owner it's…"
Apr 15, 2010
Natalie Deatsch posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
As new "mother hen" if you will.  I feel like I have read just about every chicken rearing book I can get my hands on, but I still have questions.  When is the best time to transition them outdoors?  They spent 2 weeks in my laundry room and now…
Apr 14, 2010
Natalie Deatsch left a comment for levi mason
"Thanks for the warm welcome! I just got my first flock (5) of hens and NEED to know EVERYTHING about everything! I hear this is the place to do that : )"
Apr 12, 2010