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Arielle Lauren replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion advice for mail-order of chicks? in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"We bought pullets at Quality Baites (in the South Valley) in November, and they are wonderful... I was tempted to get chicks because I liked the idea of them being really comfortable with people, but we bought five hens of all different breeds and…"

Feb 11, 2012

Stella Bell replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion advice for mail-order of chicks? in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"From what I've read, I think the most important factor in bullying in the flock is their relative size, and how long they've been together—when you add new, adult birds to a pre-existing flock, it may take a while for them to sort…"

Jan 27, 2012

Victor Gomez replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion advice for mail-order of chicks? in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"Usually there is some kind of issue with even a single breed of chicken with some picking on others and that is slightly increased with multiple breeds however it is not insurmountable as I have even done a load including ducks and geese but…"

Jan 26, 2012

Janet Blair replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion advice for mail-order of chicks? in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"There is a fellow in the North Valley who advertises on Craigslist. He has some grown pullets now starting to lay. He will also have straight run chicks in the Spring. You might want to check with him. I usually buy all one…"

Jan 3, 2012

Dawn Janz replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion advice for mail-order of chicks? in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"I started with pullets rather than chicks since chicks need special handling until they are old enough to manage on their own. Allowed me to tweak my coop/pen and learn about the birds without having to stress over if the chicks were warm…"

Jan 2, 2012

Amy Hathaway added a discussion to the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

advice for mail-order of chicks?

Hello, I'm almost done building my chicken coop and am considering placing a mail-order of chicks from a hatchery. I'm leaning towards ordering five chicks, all different breeds but same size and temperament. I've read there are some benefits to a mixed flock. Am I making a big mistake? Any advice would be appreciated. Happy new year!-AmySee More

Dec 31, 2011

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Mike Winter replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion growing hops in the group Urban Farmers

"I have a willamette rhizome I planted 3 years ago. I ran a wire from my soffit (roof overhang) to the ground and weighted it. The distance is about 12' and the vine is already at the top; they grow very fast. I'm sure it…"

Apr 27, 2011

Boyd Brizzee replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion growing hops in the group Urban Farmers

"Hi, We bought our Rhizomes at Victors Grape Arbor on San Mateo Drive and they are very helpful about growing different types of Hops. Also this might help, http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/ We will plant…"

Apr 8, 2011

Jennifer replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion growing hops in the group Urban Farmers

"De Smet farm down in Bosque Farms has been growing hops for a couple of years. They are an old dairy farm. We've been down there on a couple of tours, and the owners are really lovely people. On a smaller scale, like your backyard, I…"

Apr 5, 2011

Robert Hoberg replied to Amy Hathaway's discussion growing hops in the group Urban Farmers

"There's a commercial hops operation somewhere outside Albuquerque. They're about 2 years old. I don't know their name, but if you find it, they're sure to be holding some growing secrets. You tryin' to brew?"

Apr 4, 2011

Amy Hathaway added a discussion to the group Urban Farmers

growing hops

Hello, I have a hops vine on order from a seed catalog. Any suggestions/advice on growing hops in Abq? I assume like most plants that require 6+ hrs of sun it probably could use some shade and not 6+ hrs of NM sun!Thank you.See More

Apr 4, 2011

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