Arizona Chickens - Page 2733

WELCOME!!!

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Hi all,

  

I am a newbie to raising chickens, looking forward to eggs. I live in Gilbert AZ. I have only 2 chicks

so far. They are 4 weeks old. We are just building a coop. I am looking forward to learning how to do everything!

 

Kris

Welcome PW!

 

Can you do math?  Around here we say "only two...for now."

yes, you will be surprised how easily 2 can turn into 10. and then 10 turns into 40!! (i have some hatching now, you need some more? )

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WELCOME!!!

 

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Originally Posted by Mikey D 

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Originally Posted by parentwarrior 

Hi all,

  

I am a newbie to raising chickens, looking forward to eggs. I live in Gilbert AZ. I have only 2 chicks

so far. They are 4 weeks old. We are just building a coop. I am looking forward to learning how to do everything!

 

Kris

Welcome PW!

 

Can you do math?  Around here we say "only two...for now."

yes, you will be surprised how easily 2 can turn into 10. and then 10 turns into 40!! (i have some hatching now, you need some more? )

7 to 21 to Honey you better not get anymore chickens if you want to stay married!

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Originally Posted by parentwarrior 

Hi all,

  

I am a newbie to raising chickens, looking forward to eggs. I live in Gilbert AZ. I have only 2 chicks

so far. They are 4 weeks old. We are just building a coop. I am looking forward to learning how to do everything!

 

Kris

Greetings!  You really do need at least a couple more chicks.  Of course we're all enablers around here.   Good luck building your coop, think shade and ventilation and you'll be on your way.

Was a busy weekend with the chickens.  First off I changed all the hay in the coop and run, hosed down the coop and run, built a feeder for the Oyster Shell since 2 of the girls started laying this week ( I now have gotten 6 eggs, (1 looks pretty scary though)), hung and filled the Oyster Shell feeder, Rehung the shade tarp and installed a mister system around the run and coop.  I hope that will help keep the girls a bit cooler this summer.

Welcome ParentWarrior, you will learn lots here.  The folks here are very nice and extremely knowledgeable.
 

The scary egg was all bumpy and pointy at the top.  The ones that followed were near perfect.
 

Well, only two for now. I wanted to hand tame them so I thought I had better do it with only two at a time, it would be easier. Yes, I want them as pets probably more than I care about the eggs...LOL  I call them pets with benefits...eggs! As soon as my husband finishes my coop I will get 2 more maybe. I don't think I can get away with more and stay un-noticed. :)

I do need more chicks ! What kind do you have? 

Kris

I hear the egg song!

Have a great day peeps!

How can we keep the coop cool in our heat?. I would think they would roast in there while trying to lay their eggs. I plan to use windows that open with screens for summer ventilation. I hope that is enough.  Does everyone have enclosed coops? I would love to see pictures of others coops in the area. I am trying to figure out what to do with all the quail eggs I get.I am not eating those eggs. Anyone else have a quail? 

Kris

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I would just keep it well washed out with something like sterile contact lens saline solution. That way you are not using too much antibiotic type stuff.  The tip on those bottles makes it easy to use and squirt!   Wash it out when you notice it looking funny.  Hope that helps!

Denise also thought that but will it sting? I think visine stings at least it does me.

NO contact lens solution made of sterile saline solution  will not sting.