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Susan replied to Ruth A. Lindsay's discussion Coop design - weather considerations in Micro Livestock
"Definately don't worry about draft or cold! It's the heat that kills em' here in Phoenix. If you do leave it open and it is in direct sun in the summer you will need to shade it somehow.
Susan"
Dec 31, 2011
Susan replied to Pao Cagnina's discussion Chickens a few months old in Micro Livestock
"The Feed Barn has babies and sometimes older birds. On 23rd Ave south of Deer Valley Road.
Susan"
Apr 19, 2011
Susan replied to Brittany Branch's discussion Sick Baby Chick in Micro Livestock
"She has a respiratory infection most likely. I have the same thing going on with a Sicilian Buttercup from the Feed Barn. Keep it warm at 90 degrees under a heat lamp with a thermometer (I have mine in the laundry room for diligent watching).  I was…"
Apr 12, 2011
Susan replied to Eva Hotchkiss's discussion Coyote Warning! Out in broad daylight in Micro Livestock
"I know! They have been in our yard every evening since mid Jan. Jumped a 7 ft brick fence. We are bunkered down tight. They are trying to rip the top off our rabbit cage and dig under the fence of our coop. We are at Tatum/ and Dynamite.
So sorry…"
Feb 3, 2011
Susan replied to Juanita Atkin-Cotten's discussion anyone want a triangle tractor coop in Micro Livestock
"Greetings,
Does the tractor coop have wheels? How much are you wanting for it? And for the chickens?
Susan"
Dec 25, 2010
Susan replied to Carrie's discussion Speckled eggs?? in Micro Livestock
"We get one of these two. It is grayish dots on a brown egg making it look purple dotted~pretty cool!
Susan"
Dec 9, 2010
Susan replied to Michele's discussion huge eggs in Micro Livestock
"We have 23 chickens that lay an avg 5 dz eggs/week. Out of those, 3 or 4 are 80gm/2.7 oz but most are between 50-55 gm each. Some are dbl yolk but not always. They have a huge run. We can't free range because of hawks and coyotes. We feed purina…"
Dec 8, 2010
Susan replied to Laura Quinn's discussion outdoor rabbits in Micro Livestock
"Country acres in a gold bag from Stock Shop is the best. Timothy hay should be made available at all times. Rabbits should be inside-it's too hot for them. Any changes in food should be made very slowly~their digestive systems are delicate."
Sep 9, 2010
Susan replied to MariaInWPhx's discussion Any Rex rabbit people out there? in Micro Livestock
"Nope, meat breed lilacs, no rex's. I like your enthusiasm though... woulda been fun;)"
Aug 15, 2010
Susan replied to MariaInWPhx's discussion Any Rex rabbit people out there? in Micro Livestock
"Here is a good place to find bunny people if you don't find anyone here.

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AZBunnySwap/?yguid=314493706

I have lilacs.

Susan Foster"
Aug 9, 2010
Susan replied to David Kennedy's discussion Help--growth/sore on chicken's foot in Micro Livestock
"If you haven't already found this:

http://www.avianweb.com/bumblefoot.html

I thought it might help.

Susan"
Jul 27, 2010
Susan replied to David Kennedy's discussion Help--growth/sore on chicken's foot in Micro Livestock
"Hi David~ A Rooster of mine had this. I took him to the vet. It is fairly common. I cannot remember what she called it. She told me it is like a gigantic hard pimple and that it needed to be softened and removed. I soaked the foot 3 times/day and…"
Jul 26, 2010
Susan replied to Evelyn Navarro's discussion 5 unexplained dead chickens in one morning! in Micro Livestock
"Sorry for you:( So sad...
Susan"
Jul 17, 2010
Susan replied to Shaun Jacob's discussion Another Free Rooster/Cockerel in Micro Livestock
"Where did you get him?
Susan"
Jun 7, 2010
Susan replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Free rooster in Micro Livestock
"Can you post a picture? I might be interested as I have been considering getting one.
Thanks,
Susan"
Jun 7, 2010
Susan replied to Stephanie's discussion 2nd Easter Egger hen now dead in Micro Livestock
"Thank you Dr. Scholten.

Your efforts could help the rest of her flock if you find a communicable pathogen, correct?

I will bring you my business in the future because you are a good and generous man.

Susan Foster
Wife of Dr. Foster at the AZ Burn…"
May 13, 2010
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