About Me:
I paint, have chickens, quail, tilapia (in an aquaponics system), gardens, fruit trees, solar panels, rainbarrels, preserve food and create alternative-powered appliances (at varying levels of success). I love heirloom seeds and have a bit of a hoarding/coveting problem with them. Here's my art website: www.rachelbess.com and here's my permaculture/urban homesteading blog: rachelstinyfarm.blogspot.com.
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Hi Rachel, I just bought Fowl Play and also attended one of your classes. I'm so torn about what breed to get. I can get about 6 chickens. They should be somewhat friendly because I have 3 little kids. The choices at the feed store right now are black sex links, red sex links, rhode island reds, barred rocks and easter eggers. I would like to get 3 different breeds (2 each). Which ones out those choices are the best layers and also friendly? Any help would be appreciated!
Hi Rachel,
I attended Kari's class at the microfarm today. She is raising those Japanese quail and said that she initially got them from you. Just wondering if you'd sell some to me or let me know where I could get them? Thank you so much for your time,
Doris
Hi Rachel,
You were well received at Glendale. Lots of praise! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others. We'll have to plan some more classes when you have time. Karen and I can then break it down into workshops and demos. I don't think I"m ready to teach a class as comprehensive as yours but we did get a lot on the history of seeds at Native Seeds Seed School. Thanks again. Kathy
Hey Rachel,
Was in your chicken class last year and am looking for just 2 chicks for our backyard. Live in a community so want chickens that are on the quieter and friendly side, if thats possible, lol. Do you have any advice on what kind and where to find only 2? I was thinking orpingtons, but if you have other suggestions that would be great!
Thanks,
Brenda Oberman
motivated85251@yahoo.com
I'd have to consider it, but likely not. Too busy as it is to accept additional responsibilities.
thanks for the friend request. yes i do alot of hatching quail a chickens both. corturnix and buff orpingtons mostly. i also raise new zealand white meat rabbits and boer goats. heres my info and thanks again :).
Zach Frisby
602-574-9514
Zachf3030@aol.com
I'm back in your area on the 28th. My son has an appt from 3-4. Will you be around to get one of your passions?
Rachel,
Do you have any tips or warnings and new born Muscovy duckling care? Looks like I may have 3 clutches hatching out soon.
Thanks in advance,
Lisette
Hi Rachael,
Thank you so much for the great information at Quail Class. The chicks are doing well keeping Eggbert company and we finally hatched a decent batch of chicks.