Backyard chickens, a good idea?
Oct 23, 2009 - The chicken calls come in daily. Hens turn out to be roosters. Neighbors find the rats the chickens attract unbearable. Children lose interest in day-old chicks once the birds become adults. Hens are not producing enough eggs to keep people satisfied.
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Exciting Animal Place News!
Introducing Rescue Ranch - A Project of Animal Place
Aug 5, 2009 - Incredible news! Animal Place will be keeping it's 60-acre facility in Vacaville
in addition to the 600-acre sanctuary in Grass Valley. A generous donor has made it possible to retain the current property. It will be transformed into
Rescue Ranch - A Project of Animal Place and will serve as an innovative adoption and placement facility for farmed animals!
Now hiring: Rescue Ranch Manager
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Making the Grade - a Grass Valley Update
Jun 15, 2009 - After months of assessing good spots for four new barns, the wait is over and building has begun! Boulders and rock-filled earth are being cleared away, unearthing beautiful clay soil and perfect spots for the rabbits, chickens, pigs and potbellied pigs.
You can see some pictures over at our blog here:
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