Recent content by AZ_HenHouse

Thank you for the offer. It seems I spoke too soon, almost exactly 48 hours after the first one hatched we had another one hatch (11pm last night). There is a third egg.... hmm guess I leave the bator on and see what happens. These are definitely hardy chicks. When momma got off they...

My hen has not quite 2 week old chicks that have been out with the everyone now for a week and she feeds them everything. bugs, fruits and veggies...now she will take bites and throw on the ground for them to try but then they jump right in and eat with her. All my mommas have done this. OK...

Anyone in Tucson or nearby happen to have chicks either getting ready to hatch or hatched in the last week or so? I had a broody hatch out a clutch about 10 days age and left some eggs on the nest when she got off. I candled the eggs and they were still developing but were younger. Threw...

That sounds like a plausable reason to get a duck...I would back you up on it, heck might even use it on my hubby. HHmm wonder if he would buy that theory Does anyone know if it is true? My kids would love it, they want to add ducks.

To keep wild birds out, i used bird netting over my large outside run. that way they can have access anytime and nothing gets in bought a big roll of it pretty cheap at home depot it is 7-8 foot wide and the roll was 75 or 100 feet long. i think i paid maybe $20. used zip ties to connect...

Oh I have been so busy with moving schools and school starting last week. Who was the genius that decided Tucson needed to start school on August 1 Anyway, would be interested in the chicken lesson, even just to come and learn if that is ok. Let me know when it is going to be and I might...

We are super lucky with this momma, she is great about letting us play with the babies. She brings them over to us to see if I have any treats and doesn't mind kids picking them or her up ( she is little and fluffy and kids are drawn to her). A real laid back momma. I was worried because she...

It was a red tail hawk. I have seen this one around a bit and normally doesn't bother my chickens but I do have 16 chicks that are 8 weeks old and someof them are bantams so they are even smaller. They were in the run when it came down. Normally it hangs in our tree and chases the pigeons and...

Outside this morning enjoying the overcast skies and the chickens. Turned around to see a hawk trying to get into my run. Have seen this guy around lately and when the girls ere free ranging they either go to the coop or the big palo verde tree in the yard when they hear the warning. He has...

Found some banty day (or so) old chicks last week for my broody. Gave them to her on Thursday night and she took right to them. I was leaving for a trip early Friday morning and just got back today and happy to see the momma and babies doing great. Didn't realize how well they blend in...