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Kelly Liston replied to Vanessa Rice's discussion Chicken Plucker in Micro Livestock
"Hi Vanessa!

Do you still rent out your plucker??

Kelly"
Jul 18, 2016
Vanessa Rice replied to Vanessa Rice's discussion Poultry Plucker for duck chickens and turkeys in Micro Livestock
"Hi Christie,
My email address is vanessa@haulnassproductions.com"
Nov 9, 2012
Christie Carroll replied to Vanessa Rice's discussion Poultry Plucker for duck chickens and turkeys in Micro Livestock
"I would like more information. Can you send me your email address?"
Nov 9, 2012
Vanessa Rice replied to Rachel's discussion Treadle feeder plans in Micro Livestock
"additional plans 82 pages worth of detailed instructions and photos
 
http://www.farmandgardencarpentry.com/index.html"
Jun 12, 2012
Vanessa Rice replied to Kari Spencer's discussion Do I need a rodent-proof feeder for my chickens? in Micro Livestock
"if you are looking for plans they are here:  
http://www.farmandgardencarpentry.com/index.html


If you are looking for a finished unit then western ranchman carries them and here are the directions:
Directions for use:

Congratulations on your…"
Jun 12, 2012
Vanessa Rice left a comment for Heather T
"Hi Heather,
I only teach classes and yes we have all of the equipment that you would need to butcher your own birds and we typically rent the gear out (plucker, scalder, killing cones etc..) to people that have attended our class. We do not allow…"
Nov 19, 2011
Vanessa Rice left a comment for Liz & Dan
"Hi Liz,

Will do and thank you!

Vanessa"
Oct 31, 2011
Vanessa Rice replied to Sue Wefel's discussion Question about egg laying in Micro Livestock
"My Auracaunas took FOREVER to start laying. I did some research and found this to be a common issue with the breed. However once they did start laying they have proven to be great layers and very consistent.

Vanessa"
Sep 24, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Lisette Volkmar's discussion Muscovy Drake Dilemma in Micro Livestock
"My feelings and experience on this is he will continue to get worse not better even when he is able to accomplish his goal. Your hens will suffer more and more at his continued advances and really in my opinion you would be better off without him…"
Sep 22, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to David Mericle, Karl Barton's discussion butchering ducks in Micro Livestock
"Actually Ducks are quite a bit different than ducks to do. The scalding temps, feather plucking and killing methods are very different. If you have never processed and butchered a chicken then attempting ducks is a tall order. Chris's comments are…"
Sep 21, 2009
Vanessa Rice left a comment for Krissypink
"Hi Krissy did you find homes for all of your girls yet?

Vanessa"
Sep 17, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Faith Ballard's discussion Wood shavings in Micro Livestock
"ooops forgot to also say they will load your pickup."
Sep 17, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Faith Ballard's discussion Wood shavings in Micro Livestock
"Jordan's Horsebedding. 623-247-9005 they deliver in as small as 10 yards."
Sep 16, 2009
Vanessa Rice posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Hi There,our new batch of hens have just started laying and they are doing really well! I have 11 hens all laying brown eggs. I am getting an average of 8 eggs a day and I this will only get better as they hit their prime. I have been thinking of…
Sep 9, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Monica's discussion Weevils in the chicken feed - is this a normal occurrence? in Micro Livestock
"Monica you really are not cut out for chicken raising from the sound of your post seriously they are eevills and totally benign."
Aug 21, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Nicholas DiBiase's discussion Calling all chicken / duck / small fowl owners! Looking for Tour de Coops destinations! in Micro Livestock
"I would be interested in putting my Cave creek property on the list.

Vanessa"
Aug 19, 2009
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