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    Essay Contest for up-to-18-year-olds: Voice for the Horse

    Came across this essay contest whilst popping about the web. I know there's a bunch of intrepid equestrian whippersnappers about, and thought y'all might be interested. Chat with your parents first... looks like the main competition website at voiceforthehorse.com has a wavier and some...
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    Crazy Idea: Staircase Run/Coop

    So I've got this wacky staircase at the back of my house. It used to serve each of the two halves of the yard, as the house is a double shotgun. I've removed the separating fence, so the second staircase is redundant, and I've wanted to remove one, but now...... What if I add a bit of...
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    8x10 Shed Plans:

    Surely you could adapt this to become a chicken coop! 23 pages of Cute Little Shed plans (1 shed, 23 pages of info), from the American Plywood Association: http://www.apawood.org/pdfs/managed/APA_GabledGardenShed.pdf?CFID=17951084&CFTOKEN=76970093 Includes: Materials list, Notes and Tips...
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    Urban Farming (New Orleans, Times-Picayune Article)

    Well, they're not MY chickens, but one day.... http://www.nola.com/food/index.ssf/2010/07/urban_farming_thrives_in_parts.html
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    Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic or Our Regular Vet?

    So, I rescued two puppies off the street. Which is about the most expensive way to do it, I'm quickly learning. I'll never sniff at rescued pet adoption fees ever ever again. Anyway... they're about due to get neutered. The vet that I'm currently taking the dogs to gave me a quote for...
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    DE in the Dog Run...?

    Just rescued two puppies off the streets of the 9th ward in New Orleans. Of course they've got mange/scabies. And now I can't stop itching. Ewww. I'm assuming that putting DE in their run will help prevent future outbreaks...? Need DE for such purposes be food grade? Every feed store I...
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    Alfalfa pellets to simulate free range grazing?

    So, I've got a tiny yard. The hens will be in a run most of the day, and allowed out to free range the yard for an hour or so in the evenings. Grass and greens won't be available ALL the time, particularly as more of the yard is given over to veggie garden, and the remaining grass is slowly...
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    Open Mouth, Insert Foot....

    Ever have one of those days when every word that comes out of your mouth (or off your fingers) is embarrassing or offensive, even though you didn't mean it? Gah! I want to go hide somewhere! At least those I've ruffled today aren't on my daily rounds, so hopefully by the time I see 'em...
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    Heat-hardy breeds? South Louisiana/Gulf Coast (zone 9)

    As I was firming up my list on MPC, I noticed that their sorted lists of chicks (brown egg layers, tinted egg layers, etc) also noted cold and heat hardy breeds. And so I opened the heat-hardy list to verify my choices thus far. I'd considered both Australorps and Buff Orps for my...
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    City Codes Online - Link

    http://www.municode.com/Library/Library.aspx They've not got EVERY little town and burg and hamlet, but I think this is growing fairly quickly. You can open up your code or zoning ordinances, and search for fowl, poultry, or livestock. You may need to read it several times and get creative to...
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    Small flock of Standard Ladies.... and a Bantam Roo?

    I'm still planning my coop and flock. I'd not thought about getting a roo, but everyone's stories about roo personalities re protection and finding treats and spoiling the ladies has got me thinking that a roo would certainly add to the entertainment value. I'm not keen on breeding, so it's...
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    Want Cattle Dog, Border Collie, or mix pup Spring '10

    Hey y'all... I'm hoping to get a smart puppy sometime next spring. I figure it's none to early to start hunting down breeders and get to know them and the parents. I thought I'd seen at least one ACD breeder on here.... ??? Yes, I'm also keeping tabs on rescues and PetFinder. Thank you.
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    Very Important Question:

    I just bought a house. We're renovating it a bit, and I'm digging up the backyard for a garden. It's a pretty small yard (60x10-ish). I'm getting excited to build a coop and get some chickens. We're thinking 3 or 4. I want good layers, boyfriend wants "that one with the 'fro". The coop...
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    Need to borrow a goat - NO, Louisiana

    Hey y'all... I'm buying a house, and it's got an overgrown backyard. Blackberries and other weedy stuff just over knee high. I'm looking to borrow a goat or two to clean it out (it's a relatively small yard). It's all fenced, and I'm good with critters. Anyone near New Orleans got a...
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