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Andrew Song replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Looking for adult hens in Micro Livestock
"Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.
My children are super-excited."
Feb 25, 2014
Andrew Song replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Looking for adult hens in Micro Livestock
"give me a call.
623-337-3298"
Feb 24, 2014
Kari Spencer replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Looking for adult hens in Micro Livestock
"I have two 4-month old point of lay hens that were hatched on our farm.  They are Australorp/Buff Orpington and Australorp/Barred Rock mixes.  We are selling them for $15 each.

-Kari
TheMicroFarmProject(at)gmail.com"
Feb 20, 2014
Trevor Ray replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Looking for adult hens in Micro Livestock
"I've looked on craigslist and see plenty of them.  We just bought 11-  5 from craigslist (4 from same flock and same breed roo)  and 6 from a neighbor who just moved into a new house and didn't have time to deal with chickens yet.

I'd try to…"
Feb 19, 2014
Vickiinaz replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Looking for adult hens in Micro Livestock
"Do you think introducing just one will be a problem? If not, how much and where are you?"
Feb 19, 2014
Kathryn Henzerling replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Looking for adult hens in Micro Livestock
"I will sell you a Buff Orpington. She was 2 yrs old this January. Sweet, has only been broody once.
I just bought chicks a few months ago and will be phasing a few adults out.

Kathryn 602-321-2198 cell text"
Feb 19, 2014
Vickiinaz posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
We are down to just too hens and I would like at least 6. I don't want chicks at this time. Does anyone have any for sale or adoption?
Feb 19, 2014
Michelle Legler replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Broody Hen? in Micro Livestock
"I put them in a separate cage inside the coop so they would be safe. I didnt let them out until they were big enough to handle themselves"
Jun 17, 2011
Jeanette replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Broody Hen? in Micro Livestock
"Did you have other hens when you brought home the baby chicks? If yes, did any others peck at the new babies or did you separate them and just let the broody one near them?"
Jun 16, 2011
Cassandra replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Broody Hen? in Micro Livestock
"i just kept taking her out of the nesting box as often as I could.  Also, I removed the eggs as soon as possible to keep her from sitting on them all day.  In addition, I gave her lots of running around the yard time so that she could "snap out of…"
Jun 8, 2011
Rachel replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Broody Hen? in Micro Livestock
"You can try putting her in a large wire bottomed cage (like a rabbit cage) with no bedding  to brood on for about 72 hours. Of course make sure it's in a cool location with plenty of food and cool water. This recently got one of my hens to end her…"
Jun 6, 2011
Michelle Legler replied to Vickiinaz's discussion Broody Hen? in Micro Livestock
"I had a broody hen for 7 weeks last year and the only thing that worked was getting baby chicks. She was cured in less than 24 hrs after bringing the little ones home"
Jun 6, 2011
Vickiinaz posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Any ideas on how to stop her?   This has been going on for several days.
Jun 6, 2011
Vickiinaz left a comment for Rachel
"Thanks. We converted what had been a foaling barn into combination storage and chicken coop and then fenced in the area behind the barn. It is really pleasant to go out and sit with them when it isn't so miserably hot."
Sep 6, 2010
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