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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Sadly, we're on a property in Mesa which enables us to have 10 chickens -- and I'm not clear yet if it's "10 hens + 1 rooster" or "10 chickens, including up to 1 rooster".... *le sigh* It's probably good though, or else I'd dive into the deep end and get in way over my head from the...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: If you go with Tempest -- you have to put her in a teapot for a picture: Tempest in a Teapot! Anne. P.S. Those are two very adorable chicks!
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Weeds? Really? Maybe I should stop trying to weed our backyard and just have our son weed-whack and bring the greens to the hens, when I have them! Are there weeds which are not safe? Anne.
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Okay.... I may have done this wrong. Let's see if I followed your directions correctly: How did I do? Anne. ETA: Whoops.... I must've pasted something badly there! All fixed!
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Being really new to the board, I don't want to assume an invitation... So what follows is my offer of a bribe for an invite. I can bring deviled eggs. My wife makes a mean Mac'n Cheese (!). Hubby makes "Cincinnati Style Chili" (a popular sweet chili from the Cincinnati, Ohio area...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: I'm in that limbo of "want chickens, must build a coop"... and Easter Eggers are one I think I'd like. I wish I was able to build the coop myself and do it *now*! BTW, I PM'd you about visiting tomorrow. Anne.
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: I would really love if if you (or someone with both the skills and the knowledge) could do an over-lay with the breed names on this image. I'll be browsing the breeds forever, trying to figure all these chickens out! Love the picture!!!! Anne.
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    Arizona Chickens

    My wife came across this article. I'm curious if (1) anyone is using this method and (2) if there is more science available now (the post was written a year ago)? Is anyone here doing this? How do you like it? My greatest concern (after "health of chickens and people") is that I have...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Does one care about the "brood well" part if they aren't looking to hatch their own eggs? Or am I missing something about what "brooding" means with respect to chickens? (From the Glossary: Brood. 1. To care for a batch of chicks. 2. The chicks themselves.) A broody will stay on her...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Does one care about the "brood well" part if they aren't looking to hatch their own eggs? Or am I missing something about what "brooding" means with respect to chickens? (From the Glossary: Brood. 1. To care for a batch of chicks. 2. The chicks themselves.) So much to learn!!!! Anne.
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    Critter Sitter Exchange - UTD to p. 4

    Hi all! My name is Anne. I'm in Mesa, AZ and willing to travel the East Valley (Tempe, southern Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Apache Junction -- may have missed a couple in there). I will say up-front I'm currently flock-less and researching the hobby for my first coop and flock. I'm...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: Perhaps a dumb question: why can't the pullets go in with the hens yet? Anne.
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    Arizona Chickens

    TT! : annekaelber I bet you a brazilian dollars that the bag of DE that you bought at Home Depot is POOL GRADE. Don't use that crap around your chickens! It HAS to say "Codex Food Chemical Grade" on the package. The "Food Grade" can be eaten as a dietary supplement and is completely safe...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: I've also seen (and purchased) DE at Home Depot, in the pest control department. Hope that helps. Thanks to all so far on their answers to my many questions! Anne.
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    Arizona Chickens

    Quote: I'm always tickled to hear we're not alone in this non-traditional lifestyle. Sometimes, it can feel that way! *grin* Thanks for the welcome. I'm really enjoying the learning, though it's really challenging to go slow! I keep seeing all these beautiful fowl up for grabs and it's so...
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