For those in Tucson--I'm in for a combined order of mealworms. I gotta go make dinner for a bunch of teenagers right now, but I'll get back to y'all on organizing it.
Arizona Chickens
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Oh, I don't know, duct tape could be the solution to all kinds of chicken issues! Such as, stopping the early morning squawking to get out into the yard.
Chickens are very entertaining!
RE worms: I have only kept them in bins, not in the soil. They are not the native earthworms, but rather the red wiggler kind. They are invasive in some areas of the country, but it is too hot and dry here for them, so I don't worry about it. I have never seen a native earthworm in our yard or garden, only grubs.
Oh, I don't know, duct tape could be the solution to all kinds of chicken issues! Such as, stopping the early morning squawking to get out into the yard.
Chickens are very entertaining!
RE worms: I have only kept them in bins, not in the soil. They are not the native earthworms, but rather the red wiggler kind. They are invasive in some areas of the country, but it is too hot and dry here for them, so I don't worry about it. I have never seen a native earthworm in our yard or garden, only grubs.
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That's crazy!
Michele
That's crazy!
Michele
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How funny, I just finished investigating mealworms at PETCO. I tried to get prices at the local store, but got put on eternal hold and forgotten. how is your colony doing?
Just went and checked on them and there is now adult and pupal(?).I did call the PETCO here and the worms are 6.99 for 500 count.I tried to take a picture of the containr but can't get it right.They are the Tenebrio Molitor worms.
How funny, I just finished investigating mealworms at PETCO. I tried to get prices at the local store, but got put on eternal hold and forgotten. how is your colony doing?
Just went and checked on them and there is now adult and pupal(?).I did call the PETCO here and the worms are 6.99 for 500 count.I tried to take a picture of the containr but can't get it right.They are the Tenebrio Molitor worms.
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Me, eother, but you really need to with an incubator. What kind did you get?
Also, neither FedEx nor UPS will accept live shipments. USPS is the only affordable means for shipping poultry.
Sonoran I just called Fedex and asked them if I an ship eggs. The clerk said yes and looked up the requirements. He said the only requirement is that you have to package them in something more than a Styrofoam carton. They have to be boxed so they don't move to aid in prevention of breakage. I"m going to try it, the seller says USPS is $11 to $14.0 with insurance, tracking, and to have you contacted when they arrive. For $13.00 I can have them shipped two day with insurance to $100.00 included, tracking included, and front door service included. That is from CA, I'm not sure how much it would me for other areas, and you may be right they may not accept living packages, like chicks.. I didn't ask.
If I remember correctly, insurance only covers eggs that do not arrive and does not cover damaged eggs.
Me, eother, but you really need to with an incubator. What kind did you get?
Also, neither FedEx nor UPS will accept live shipments. USPS is the only affordable means for shipping poultry.
Sonoran I just called Fedex and asked them if I an ship eggs. The clerk said yes and looked up the requirements. He said the only requirement is that you have to package them in something more than a Styrofoam carton. They have to be boxed so they don't move to aid in prevention of breakage. I"m going to try it, the seller says USPS is $11 to $14.0 with insurance, tracking, and to have you contacted when they arrive. For $13.00 I can have them shipped two day with insurance to $100.00 included, tracking included, and front door service included. That is from CA, I'm not sure how much it would me for other areas, and you may be right they may not accept living packages, like chicks.. I didn't ask.
If I remember correctly, insurance only covers eggs that do not arrive and does not cover damaged eggs.
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Insurance only applies to lost eggs, not damaged. ALWAYS ship with Delivery Confirmation. ALWAYS. Its your proof you sent the package.
Insurance only applies to lost eggs, not damaged. ALWAYS ship with Delivery Confirmation. ALWAYS. Its your proof you sent the package.
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I like your page on how to take care of them! It was really useful and I had a big colony going! Then my 2-year-old left the lid off and a cactus wren ate ALL of them.
It is just as well, I couldn't bring myself to feed them to the chickens.
I like your page on how to take care of them! It was really useful and I had a big colony going! Then my 2-year-old left the lid off and a cactus wren ate ALL of them.
It is just as well, I couldn't bring myself to feed them to the chickens.
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I like your page on how to take care of them! It was really useful and I had a big colony going! Then my 2-year-old left the lid off and a cactus wren ate ALL of them.
It is just as well, I couldn't bring myself to feed them to the chickens.
I wonder where the cactus wren went to explode? What a pig!
Michele
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I like your page on how to take care of them! It was really useful and I had a big colony going! Then my 2-year-old left the lid off and a cactus wren ate ALL of them.
It is just as well, I couldn't bring myself to feed them to the chickens.
I wonder where the cactus wren went to explode? What a pig!
Michele
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