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Michelle S. Hawkins replied to Sheri Schmeckpeper's discussion Exploring a Milk Cow-op for fresh, raw, non-homogenized milk in Archived-Southeast Valley Permies
"Hi Sherrie!

Lost your number.I have a car now. Please contact me 480-622-1350 c,480-947-0231 home.

Michelle Hawkins"
Aug 2, 2015
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Joanna Benton's discussion maggots in my Australorp's vent! in Micro Livestock
"That sounds very likely! We've found screws and other amazing things in the gullets of our turkeys and chickens that we've butchered. I hope she can pass it quickly!"
Jul 24, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Joanna Benton's discussion maggots in my Australorp's vent! in Micro Livestock
"The saline sitz bath sounds like a great idea. In aquaculture, fish parasites are more sensitive to salt than fish, so salt water is used to effectively dehydrate the parasites. I'm guessing this may be the same with the maggots. It's something like…"
Jul 23, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to K. Neil's discussion Mysterious chicken illness in Micro Livestock
"Sour crop can sometimes be the result of an impacted crop. Have you checked for that? If not, feel her crop. If it feels empty, no worries. If full and pliable, like silly putty, it's impacted. For an impacted crop give some olive oil - a few drops…"
Jul 23, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.'s discussion Intro to Aquaponics Class! in Aquaponics
"Thank you, Dr. Brooks. Aquaponics is one of the best gardening methods here in Arizona, and you get fish as well!  A full dinner from your own backyard. What can be better? Only a couple days left before class!"
Mar 26, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.'s discussion Is Backyard Aquaponics Affordable and/or Cost Effective? in Aquaponics
"Good morning, Dr. George! This is a great question because every person considering aquaponics should seriously consider this. Here's my take on it:
Affordability is a personal matter based on one's income and other expenses. What's affordable for…"
Mar 18, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Victoria Jordan's discussion Is anybody out there raising goats or sheep? in Micro Livestock
"Yes, the way our place is set up, we have about 1/2 acre of pasture, plus a large front yard, side yard, and back yard. It's enough to handle a variety pack of herd animals. :)
We have three cattle (2 dairy and 1 steer) on our pasture. We do have to…"
Mar 11, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Victoria Jordan's discussion Is anybody out there raising goats or sheep? in Micro Livestock
"We have a neighbor who has flock of boar goats. They're kept on a pasture and allowed in the front yard on occasion, because they do keep the burmuda lawn mowed. Every plant/tree is protected, though, because that would be their preference. We had a…"
Mar 10, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper left a comment for L S Lloyd
"Well, it's not a total loss. One egg hatched in the late afternoon on the 5th. She/he seemed healthy, but I didn't want to say anything until I knew for sure, and now I know. It's a cute little yellow chick with one black spot on it's back and fuzzy…"
Mar 7, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to K. Neil's discussion Need advice for hurt hen in Micro Livestock
"Thanks, Silvia! We need as many people as we can get to speak in favor of the bill, and to attend city meetings when they address poultry issues. Things went pretty poorly for Chandler last summer, but they are going well so far in Gilbert as they…"
Feb 24, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to K. Neil's discussion Need advice for hurt hen in Micro Livestock
"K, it sounds like you're doing all the right things.
Personally, I would separate her so she doesn't have to compete for food or water and so other birds won't harass her. I would also clean the puncture wound with hydrogen peroxide. Then I'd watch…"
Feb 24, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to K. Neil's discussion Need advice for hurt hen in Micro Livestock
"Since she pecks at food, I assume she can move her head up and down a bit? Does she move it from side to side? I assume she can walk and is pooping?
 
As Cathrine suggested, check her neck. You should be able to feel all the vertibrae lined up . A…"
Feb 24, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to L S Lloyd's discussion need a broody hen or use of an incubater.. in Micro Livestock
"Hi, Jay! Good to "see" you again!"
Feb 12, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to L S Lloyd's discussion need a broody hen or use of an incubater.. in Micro Livestock
"Jay's incubator might be an easier solution since we're in east Gilbert. I'll wait to see what you decide. If you decide on the hen, we're at 480-889-4374. :)"
Feb 11, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to L S Lloyd's discussion need a broody hen or use of an incubater.. in Micro Livestock
"Where in the valley are you located? We have three broody girls right now, and I'm suspicious of a fourth."
Feb 11, 2014
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Sheri Schmeckpeper's discussion Chicken Culling Class in Micro Livestock
"Heather, I'm taking a sabbatical from offering classes  this spring so that my husband and I can put all our efforts into paying off our final debt - our house (financial sustainability is important, too!). We hope to be starting our classes back up…"
Feb 3, 2014
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