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Raising Chicks

Posted on 05/17/2011 by

One of the first questions asked about raising chickens is, “How many should I get?” The answer is, “It depends.” Most backyard chickens are raised for eggs and often become pets in the process. A good idea is to decide … Continue reading →

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Images of Our Chickens

Posted on 05/16/2011 by
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These are some chronological images of our current flock and their world. It includes 11 chickens and 2 turkeys. Our chickens include three Americaunas, three Barred Rocks, three Gold Sex-Links, and two Leghorns. We started the chicks in a box … Continue reading →

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Poultry Waterer

Posted on 04/22/2011 by

No-Muss-No-Fuss Poultry Waterer. Amazing CLEAN watering system for your poultry. No water waste, no mess. Water can’t get messy from dirty beaks or anything else! Services 15 birds. Continue reading →

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Tilapia

Posted on 04/18/2011 by

Introduction Since we live in the Arizona desert, which is a hot climate, the best edible fish for us to use in an aquaponics system it tilapia. Nile tilapia, in particular, can handle warmer temperatures. This post will be dynamic … Continue reading →

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Images of Nitrification

Posted on 04/18/2011 by

Every tank has to go through a startup cycle, or nitrification process. This is a process in which a buildup of fish waste, which becomes ammonia, causes a natural bacteria to develop that turns the ammonia into nitrites. These nitrites … Continue reading →

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