Cheyenne Local Urban Chicken Keepers

20/04/2024

28/03/2024

A Goshen County couple was alarmed when they found their new property was infested with ticks. But after purchasing a couple dozen guinea fowls to patrol their property, they've been tick-free. Plus, they're also good at killing rattlesnakes.

17/03/2024

Zone 2 8 foot tree on sale for $59. Your chickens will appreciate the shade this summer. Pre order at:

Hackberry is known for its attractive bark that is corky and rough in texture. The bright green elm-like foliage turns to a soft yellow in the fall, and the fruits are relished by wildlife. With a round open form, it grows at a moderate to rapid rate. Extremely hardy, and adaptable to a range of urb...

13/03/2024

Extra, Extra ‘Seed’ All About it! The Seed Library is sprouting soon! Join us here at the Laramie County Library on March 23 from 10am—2pm in the Cottonwood Room for our Seed Library Kickoff. Come ‘check out’ seeds for your garden, for FREE. You don’t even need a library card. We have a wide variety of flower, herb, and vegetable seeds that are all suitable for growing our climate. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experts and everyone in between. Please be aware, there is a limit of 12 seed packets per person. The Seed Library of Laramie County is a joint project brought to you by the Laramie County Library System and Laramie County Master Gardeners.

17/02/2024

Looking for trees that do well in Laramie County? The UW Extension Publication B-1090R, Recommended Trees for Wyoming provides alot of options (https://www.wyoextension.org/publications/html/B1090R/), several of which are available for purchase during the LCMG Annual Bare Root Tree & Shrub Fundraiser (https://lcmgonlinestore.square.site/shop/barerootfundraiser/2). Let's get growing!

09/02/2024

This list is updated WEEKLY, not daily. If there is a specific breed you are looking for, please call to verify that breed is still here. Please do not call and ask what all is available. With as...

09/02/2024

Great deals on large trees and shrubs that can handle Wyoming weather. Order now and receive in May.

The Laramie County Master Gardeners (LCMG) host a Bare Root Tree & Shrub Sale every Spring, offering plants that are known to perform well within Laramie County, Wyoming. This is an online pre-sale with customer pickup scheduled for a later date closer to the tree planting season.

02/02/2024

Fantastic sale! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gvqQgXcNeJgiDVeX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

The Annual Bare Root Tree & Shrub Fundraiser is open from Feb 1, 2024 through Apr 20, 2024. This is an online pre-order with purchased plants available for pickup between May 6-10, 2024. Check out our recommended options for Laramie County at the following weblink: https://lcmgonlinestore.square.site/shop/barerootfundraiser/2

17/01/2024

Extreme Weather and Trees
Written By Catherine Wissner, Laramie County Master Gardener and Retired University of Wyoming Laramie County Extension Horticulturist

Saturday, January 13, 2024, the temperature registered minus 20 degrees…add wind and it’s dangerous to be outside. So how does -20 degrees plus wind impact plants? A number of factors play into plant hardiness and surviving Wyoming winters.

The most important is planting USDA Zone 4 and Zone 3 Hardy Trees and Shrubs which are better equipped to survive Wyoming Wind and Arctic Cold Fronts. Wind, regardless of temperature, can dry out and kill tender twigs and less hardy branches. Zone 5 plants will only survive with good protection from those winds — maybe. An article1 published in April 2021 in the University of Wyoming AgNews by Caleb Carter and Hudson Hill, provides additional information as to why the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (which recently listed Laramie County as Zone 5a-5b) has its limitations when choosing plants for landscaping and gardening.

Tree roots are active year-round, always looking for a drink of water. In early October, it’s important to give trees and shrubs a good deep drink of water (no fertilizer). You’ll want your trees to go into winter well hydrated. If possible, give your trees and shrubs a drink when the winter weather warms above 45 degrees F. Watering goes a long way for tree survival by keeping tender twigs more hydrated and better able to withstand extreme weather and drying winds.

For additional information on the effects of severe freezes on trees, please check out this article2 by Laurie Stepanek, published February 16, 2023, in the UW AgNews.

Extreme Weather and Trees Posted on January 17, 2024 by Catherine Wissner Extreme Weather and Trees Written ByCatherine WissnerLaramie County Master Gardener and Retired University of Wyoming Laramie County Extension Horticulturist Saturday, January 13, 2024, the temperature registered minus 20 degr...

05/01/2024

This list is updated WEEKLY, not daily. If there is a specific breed you are looking for, please call to verify that breed is still here. Please do not call and ask what all is available. With as...

04/11/2023

Adding cayenne pepper to your chickens' diet in the winter has some pretty spectacular benefits.

20/08/2023

Poultry swap Sunday. Check out the Cheyenne Poultry Small Animal Swap for info.

16/07/2023

Poultry swap happening at Terry Bison Ranch.

05/05/2023

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This list is updated WEEKLY, not daily. If there is a specific breed you are looking for, please call to verify that breed is still here. Please do not call and ask what all is available. With as...

28/04/2023

This list is updated WEEKLY, not daily. If there is a specific breed you are looking for, please call to verify that breed is still here. Please do not call and ask what all is available. With as...

21/04/2023

This list is updated WEEKLY, not daily. If there is a specific breed you are looking for, please call to verify that breed is still here. Please do not call and ask what all is available. With as...

17/04/2023

LARAMIE, Wyo. — In response to growing interest in raising backyard chickens, the University of Wyoming Extension Office recently released a free online

06/04/2023

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03/04/2023

We know they're cute, but please remember — chicks and other live animals are not Easter gifts. When you bring a baby chick home, you are committing to caring for them for years. While chicks can make a great addition to your family, be sure you're prepared before making that purchase. https://www.murdochs.com/the-dirt/chickens/how-to-raise-chickens/

24/03/2023

22/03/2023

Goodmornin' folks! 3 MORE DAYS until our 14th Annual Chicken Owners Workshop! Its going to happen, rain, shine (or wind!) but we will hope for the best! The class starts at 10 am and Little Angels Pony and Pals will be here from 11-1. Light lunch will be provided, and we will have a LOT of chicks for new homes:) Parking will be along Hickory Street, and we are really looking forward to meeting everyone! You do not have to RSVP, but we would appreciate it so we have enough food/seating.

01/03/2023

2023 Wyoming Bee College and Garden to Market Conference The Wyoming Bee College Conference and Garden to Market Conference will be heading to Cheyenne on March 24 and 25, 2023! Wyoming Bee College and High Plains Garden to Market Conference are two educational conferences under one roof, and at one...

22/02/2023

Conference with a wide range of classes besides 🐝

2023 Wyoming Bee College and Garden to Market Conference The Wyoming Bee College Conference and Garden to Market Conference will be heading to Cheyenne on March 24 and 25, 2023! Wyoming Bee College and High Plains Garden to Market Conference are two educational conferences under one roof, and at one...

17/02/2023

This list is updated WEEKLY, not daily. If there is a specific breed you are looking for, please call to verify that breed is still here. Please do not call and ask what all is available. With as...

16/02/2023

Walk through how we built our new chicken run step by step to keep our chickens safe from predators during the day.