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Page 12 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 7-April 13, 2022 Spring Spring we welcome we welcome 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC • (At J.B. Ellis Locksmith) 704-482-5002 704-482-5002 Monday–Friday, 8 am – 5 pm • Saturday 8 am – 12 noon 1 & Equipment We Now Carry • 22 HP/725cc Kohler 7000 twin-cylinder OHV engine • Dual hydrostatic transmissions allow for quick and effortless 7 mph forward (3.5 mph reverse) ground speeds • 42-in steel cutting deck with smooth arc dual-blades 110 G i St Sh lb NC (A J B Elli L k 1 er 7000 engine w for s FINANCING AVAILABLE ZT1 42 Zero Turn Mower Large Selection of Large Selection of: • Hanging Baskets • Hanging Baskets • Bedding Plants • Bedding Plants • Vegetable Plants • Vegetable Plants & Seeds & Seeds • Onion Sets • Onion Sets ©CommunityFirstMedia • Organic Organic Gardening Supplies Gardening Supplies • Fertilizer Fertilizer • Grass Seed Grass Seed • Pine Needles Pine Needles • Garden Seed Garden Seed • Lime Lime • Mulch Mulch • Weed Control Weed Control • Pre-Emergents Pre-Emergents • Insecticides Insecticides 514 W . Grover St., Shelby • 514 W . Grover St., Shelby • 704-481-9207 704-481-9207 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:30pm • Sat. 7:30-1:00 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:30pm • Sat. 7:30-1:00 Since 1987 Since 1987 FEED FEED & & Farm Supply Farm Supply Everything Everything you need you need for Spring! for Spring! 139 E. Main Street, Downtown Forest City 828-245-4591 • www.SmithsDrugsFC.com Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-7pm, Sat. 7:30-4pm Like us on ©Community First Media Community First Media APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Talk to your Smith's Drugs Family Pharmacist about prescription and over-the-counter drugs and alcohol use. Some things are good together..... Some things should NEVER be combined. 86601 228 S.Washington Street • Uptown Shelby, NC • 704.487.4521 All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Visit us at www.arnoldsjewelry.com Stand Stand Sold Separately Sold Separately $36.95 $36.95 Flags Starting at - $11.95 Starting at - $11.95 Ceramic Tile Ceramic Tile Counter Tops Laminate Carpet Carpet mi mi Hardwood Hardwood T er Tops er Tops Vinyl Vinyl Boiling Springs Boiling Springs Carpet & Tile Carpet & Tile 137 N. Main Street, Boiling Springs, NC 704-434-9019 John Strickland - Owner Raising backyard chick- ens has been a growing phenomenon for several years. Many cities have passed laws legalizing back- yard chickens, encouraging many to raise chickens as a rewarding hobby. One of the biggest ben- efits to raising backyard chickens is that their eggs are fresher and often tastier than store-bought varieties. Hens can lay one egg per day. Multiply that egg per hen, and breakfast is always available. Another benefit to chick- ens is they produce a natu- ral fertilizer that can be used in gardens. "The Old Farm- er's Almanac" says chicken manure can be composted, aged and eventually added to the garden. In about six months, a person will accu- mulate about one cubic foot of manure per chicken. Egg shells and other composta- ble material can be added to create an even richer for- mula. Chickens also can help control bugs around the yard, offers the experts at Tractor Supply Company. Before investing in backyard chickens, people should determine if chick- ens will fit with their lifestyle. Costs and care are a big consideration. Each chick will cost any- where between $3 to $5 a bird. Then there's feed to consider. The most expen- sive item will likely be the coop. The experts at The Happy Chicken Coop, a re- source for raising chickens and starting coops, says handy men and women can build homemade coops, but ready-made ones will cost a few hundred dollars. The coop will need to offer around four square feet of space per chicken (or what's recommended for the breed). Despite being seemingly independent birds, chick- ens need people to be ac- tive caregivers. They require feed and water daily. The chickens will need a care- giver while you vacation. People who are frequently away from home should re- consider chickens. Chickens also are prone to worms, parasites and lice. They need to have rear feathers trimmed to stay clean and sanitary, and Are backyard chickens right for you? they will require an area where they can "dust" and self-groom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises not to cuddle and kiss chickens like pets because they can carry salmonella. Not every coop is completely varmint- proof, and some chickens may succumb to predators. Squeamish or sentimen- tal folks may find chickens aren't the right fit. Chickens require com- mitment and care that many people can provide. It is essential to do one's homework to ensure that backyard chickens are a sound investment.