Arizona Chickens - Page 2768

Originally Posted by Gallo del Cielo 

I went to release the chickens this morning and found my poor Kevin dead under the roost.  She's the first chicken I've had die since raising chickens in AZ.  She had some kind of internal problems.   She grew abnormally fast and large compared to her flock mates and laid only a few dozen eggs in her short two and a half years.   But she was one of the sweetest birds I had.  When I laid her on the ground while I dug the hole to bury her, her actual sister and inseparable best buddy, Waldo, kept nudging at her.  Then she sat and preened Kevin's feathers until I took her away.  

 

She was so fun and adorable.  When we were outside she always came up and sat right next to us, wanting to be part of the group.   RIP Kevin, we'll miss you.   

 

 

Originally Posted by pupeluv 

This might be a dumb question, but do people ever borrow roosters for a couple weeks for "stud service" or is it too hard to settle them in?

Originally Posted by pupeluv 


I didn't realize it's an issue when you have two healthy flocks. It just crossed my mind because so many people can't have or don't want roosters. I have chickens on the brain right now. Should be getting mine this weekend. Can't wait!

Originally Posted by Gallo del Cielo 

I went to release the chickens this morning and found my poor Kevin dead under the roost.  She's the first chicken I've had die since raising chickens in AZ.  She had some kind of internal problems.   She grew abnormally fast and large compared to her flock mates and laid only a few dozen eggs in her short two and a half years.   But she was one of the sweetest birds I had.  When I laid her on the ground while I dug the hole to bury her, her actual sister and inseparable best buddy, Waldo, kept nudging at her.  Then she sat and preened Kevin's feathers until I took her away.  

 

She was so fun and adorable.  When we were outside she always came up and sat right next to us, wanting to be part of the group.   RIP Kevin, we'll miss you.   

 

Originally Posted by Fuzzybird 

This is two of my Polish/silky I hatched from Aurorarose's eggs. They are almost 12 weeks old. Any guesses on gender? I am thinking that Fancy the more colorful one is roo and Muppet the one with the most topknot is hen. Hope I am right! Neat colors aren't they?The first one shows also my turklet Goldy.

Originally Posted by Gone-Ducky 

Scobie ducklings are too cute for words!

 

 

Originally Posted by Fuzzybird 

Hey Bootsie, I now have 7 chicks that hatched from your eggs. Due date was the 17th. I have 8 eggs to go. Funny how I got such early hatchers! If you didn't see my post about it the eggs started just at the time for lockdown!

Any way can I tell what the breed is by the color? I have 4 that are light with dark marks and 3 dark chicks. I am so happy to get chicks this time!

Originally Posted by Gallo del Cielo 

I went to release the chickens this morning and found my poor Kevin dead under the roost.  She's the first chicken I've had die since raising chickens in AZ.  She had some kind of internal problems.   She grew abnormally fast and large compared to her flock mates and laid only a few dozen eggs in her short two and a half years.   But she was one of the sweetest birds I had.  When I laid her on the ground while I dug the hole to bury her, her actual sister and inseparable best buddy, Waldo, kept nudging at her.  Then she sat and preened Kevin's feathers until I took her away.  

 

She was so fun and adorable.  When we were outside she always came up and sat right next to us, wanting to be part of the group.   RIP Kevin, we'll miss you.