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Aquaponic supplies etc for cheap or free
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Hassena Kassim Feb 13.

"Urbanite" available! Anyone want any? (FREE)
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Grace Marie Newton Dec 19, 2012.

Hydroton for sale! (Aquaponics) (and an IBC)
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Rachel is attending Class Coordinator's event

Herbal Remedies for Chickens at VPA Offices

May 22, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Dr. Dave HamiltonHave you ever wondered about alternatives to conventional treatment of many common ailments of your chickens? Parasites? Sour crop? Flesh Wounds? Learn to use herbseither from your backyard or natural commercial products.Dave Hamilton is co-owner of Wish We Had Acres Farm. He holds a BS in Biomedical Science and recently graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine. His focus is on family medicine and health…See More

May 9

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Rachel replied to Dylan's discussion Chicken advice needed

"Better contact with the eggs for heat transfer, I believe. It doesn't seem like too many of the plucked feathers actually end up in the nest."

May 8

Rachel replied to Jane Doyle's discussion Urban Chickens - Amendment to Chandler City Code Please provide input, Chandler residents

"Great news! I know this is something that VPA members have been pushing for for many years."

Apr 2

Rachel commented on Class Coordinator's event Raising Chickens in Your Backyard

"@Mark, Sure thing!"

Mar 27

Rachel replied to Jeanne Tavares's discussion Manna Pro chicken feed

"No, switching feed isn't going to make a difference. Especially if you are already feeding them exclusively layer feed (not adding treats, scratch etc). It is more likely that your lack of eggs has to do with not enough daylight. Have you been…"

Mar 26

Brenda Oberman left a comment for Rachel

"Hey Rachel, Was in your chicken class last year and am looking for just 2 chicks for our backyard. Live in a community so want chickens that are on the quieter and friendly side, if thats possible, lol. Do you have any advice on what…"

Mar 26

Rachel replied to Dylan's discussion Mulberry trees in AZ

"Mulberry trees do best on irrigated lots, but they really do well when they've got water. My neighborhood is full of mulberries and the birds "plant" them all over. I have them grow 8 feet in their first year (and fruit usually second…"

Mar 21

Rachel commented on Class Coordinator's event Raising Chickens in Your Backyard

"Hi Laura, we have this class about once a month, I look forward to seeing you at one on a later date!"

Mar 20

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About Me:: I paint, have chickens, quail, tilapia (in an aquaponics system), gardens, fruit trees, solar panels, rainbarrels, preserve food and create alternative-powered appliances (at varying levels of success). I love heirloom seeds and have a bit of a hoarding/coveting problem with them. Here's my art website: www.rachelbess.com and here's my permaculture/urban homesteading blog: rachelstinyfarm.blogspot.com.

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At 10:01am on March 26, 2013, Brenda Oberman said…: Hey Rachel,

Was in your chicken class last year and am looking for just 2 chicks for our backyard. Live in a community so want chickens that are on the quieter and friendly side, if thats possible, lol. Do you have any advice on what kind and where to find only 2? I was thinking orpingtons, but if you have other suggestions that would be great!

Thanks,

Brenda Oberman

motivated85251@yahoo.com

At 10:09pm on January 16, 2013, Powell Gammill said…: I'd have to consider it, but likely not. Too busy as it is to accept additional responsibilities.

At 9:24am on December 2, 2012, Zach Frisby said…: thanks for the friend request. yes i do alot of hatching quail a chickens both. corturnix and buff orpingtons mostly. i also raise new zealand white meat rabbits and boer goats. heres my info and thanks again :).

Zach Frisby

602-574-9514

Zachf3030@aol.com

At 6:40pm on September 18, 2012, Stephanie said…: I'm back in your area on the 28th. My son has an appt from 3-4. Will you be around to get one of your passions?

At 12:27pm on June 15, 2012, Lisette Volkmar said…: Rachel,

Do you have any tips or warnings and new born Muscovy duckling care? Looks like I may have 3 clutches hatching out soon.

Thanks in advance,

Lisette

At 12:23pm on May 23, 2012, Brian Beck said…: Thanks! I'll grab some tonight or shortly. Appreciate it greatly.

At 12:18pm on April 21, 2012, Danica said…: Rachel...are you still selling worms? like the kind we could use in a worm bin. a group of mom friends and i want to help our kids get started on vermiculture. we haven't made the bins yet...we're still trying to figure that out too, but I remember you saying something about having worms at your quail class. thanks :) hope all is well (oh and by the way, i happened across your art work when I was trying to look up your contact information. Very cool!) Danica

At 1:16pm on April 3, 2012, Mary Dailey said…: Hi Rachael,

Thank you so much for the great information at Quail Class. The chicks are doing well keeping Eggbert company and we finally hatched a decent batch of chicks.