"I hope she's not egg bound. I've had 2 hens have this problem and neither has survived more than 2 days. I even tried breaking the egg and gently removing the pieces but this is just too traumatizing I think. Someone one…"
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Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"Thought I'd share my method for the tea. Brew the sage leaves. Then I put the garlic through a press and then use the mortar and pestle to really smash the little pieces. I add it to the strained tea and finally add some…"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"My cure-all is sage tea with garlic and honey. This has brought back droopy looking chix to normal. I don't know what their issue was but this has worked several times. I really have no clue what's up with your hen but I…"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"So sorry. It's heartbreaking to have them die. I'd get Juliette de Barclay Levy's book on animal livestock. She has a chapter on chix care and it's been helpful to me. Good luck."
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"My only other suggestion would be to see if some of the chicken people here in Maine--there are chicken clubs around. Maybe you already know of them. Maybe some one has experienced this before. Sorry."
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"PS I have a chicken that I rescued from the side of the road and I believe she was dumped there because she has a problem laying fully formed eggs. I really don't care as she is beautiful and a sweet thing, but then again I'm a softie. But…"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"Hi Bethany. I don't know what going on but how about posting on the Back Yard Chicken forum and see if anyone has any ideas. If the oyster shell is not doing it, I haven't a clue unless you have one chicken that has a problem. I think the…"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"If you hear back from him, could you please post his answer? Thanks"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"Jon, the latest copy of Mother Earth News has an article about recommended breeds for eggs and meat. Also the cooperative extension might be a resource too. I've called them before when looking for chickens. And one other thing. There is a…"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"I'm so happy to hear the good news David!"
Deborah Gideon commented on Jon Berry's group Chicken Talk"You could make a strong tea of sage and then squeeze the garlic in. I used this for my chickens when I thought something was going on. I used my pestle to grind the garlic further, adding the tea as I went along to make a sort of slurry and gave…"
Deborah Gideon left a comment for Eli Cayer"Hi Eli, stopped by on Wednesday but missed you. I didn't have your number with me so couldn't call ahead. Hope things are going well and hope to meet soon. BTW, what's your email address?"
Deborah Gideon commented on Meg Wolff's blog post No Title"I'm always looking for good tempeh recipes. My husband doesn't really like the taste of it, but I know how nutritious it is and one of the best sources of soy protein. I pan fry it so it's crispy after I marinate it and tried other…"
Deborah Gideon left a comment for Kat Coriell"Sorry it took me so long to respond to your friend request. I don't go on this site often. Mostly for chicken talk! Since I've been here last though, it looks like it's really grown."
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Raymond
- What issues are you or your group interested or expert in?
- organics, health and nutrition, food justice, home gardens, farmers' markets, other
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- other
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- I produce foods for sale to others
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- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- Herbalist, organic gardener of veggies and herbs, beekeeper, and I also keep chickens.
- Website (if any):
- http://www.beeblossom.com
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- At 12:23am on April 24, 2009,
Elizabeth Patten said… - To belatedly answer your question, Robin Metcalf works w/the Cumberland Co Coop Extension.
Glad to hear all's well at Bee Blossom!
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Sandy Garson replied to Monique Coombs's discussion School garden MENTORS wanted"Ryan,
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As per Monique's request for dialog on the forum, I am posting links to 3 bills. I'll admit to being unclear as to what some of the reporting language means. OTP means Ought to Pass, ONTP means ought not to pass, AM is amendments, and I am going to venture a guess that Divided Report means it was split down the middle.LD 475…See More
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