Arizona Chickens

[Mikey D]

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I'd like to but I'm not sure I could get the control tower to come fly with me. We should car/van/vue pool!

When is it?

 

[Mikey D]

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Not sure yet, this will be the first time. I've only got 1 crowing right now at 4 months, then 2 more at just over 3 months old. If these 2 chicks turn out to be roos then just great. I'll probably see if any one wanted any on here then craigslist. I'd like to get into freezer camp for unwanted roos but 1. have no experience 2. Not sure what the neighbors would think( chain link fencing on all sides ) 3. Not sure the rest of the family would ever participate?

I've told them we can't keep hatching eggs and do nothing with the roos.

I know you said you were busy on the 16th but when Sheri at SupUrban Farms http://supurbanfarm.wordpress.com/ holds another poultry processing class, I really suggest it. She and her husband were very friendly and informative. And you were able to get right in there and do any or all of it. I really feel much more comfortable about it now. They're located at Greenfield & Baseline.

Good luck with those girls.

Can you bring your own chicken(s)?

 

[Tracydr]

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Can you explain a little bit about what happened?

 

[tightwad]

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I know you said you were busy on the 16th but when Sheri at SupUrban Farms http://supurbanfarm.wordpress.com/ holds another poultry processing class, I really suggest it. She and her husband were very friendly and informative. And you were able to get right in there and do any or all of it. I really feel much more comfortable about it now. They're located at Greenfield & Baseline.

Good luck with those girls.

Can you bring your own chicken(s)?

I don't think so but you never know unless you ask.

 

[tightwad]

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Can you explain a little bit about what happened?

Yes, yes. . .inquiring minds want to know.

 

[tightwad]

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I'd like to but I'm not sure I could get the control tower to come fly with me. We should car/van/vue pool!

When is it?

December 3rd.

http://tourdecoops.org/

 

[LarryPQ]

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Can you explain a little bit about what happened?

Yes, yes. . .inquiring minds want to know.

Nothing HAPPENED, happened.

But a large number of us actively trade, buy, and sell birds amongst ourselves. I don't get birds from anyone who is NOT on BYC, and nevereverever unless I have been to their house. I can think of one exception--Meg--and only because she is a neat freak. I don't let birds out of my flock unless I KNOW the whole flock has been healthy for several months.

I do not frequent feed stores with nasty conditions or sick animals. Ever.

I don't accept rescue birds---even though my flock is vaccinated for the big stuff, I never know what new terror the rescue bird might bring.

Even then, I have had a number of problems with disease--- my neighbor's free-ranging turkeys destroyed my gardens and introduced IB one year. Those turkeys are all delightfully dead now, but even without the stupid buggers, I cant control whose yard the rat birds have been to before they come into my yard. My (SINGLE) rescue bird brought coryza.

Some of the big proponents for the Tour de Coups (and Rent a Hen) work/frequent at Baker's Nursery, I used to spend my lunches there. From my conversations with them, I can say their thoughts on biosecurity are different from my own.


LONG PARTY POOPER SHORT: It seems like a bad idea to let a bunch of random chicken-keepers tromp through my yard. Also, I would feel guilty if I brought something into their yard that their chickens had not been vaccinated against.

...but a box of booties may be a good solution.

 

[Arizonachicken]

Sorry to barge in here, but I need help with my tomato plants, and since you all are experts, here I am. My plants look great, blossoms and healthy looking, except all of the top leaves are wilted. See...

What do you all think? Thanks!

 

[LarryPQ]

Isn't it whitefly season? Perhaps it is just hot? Any catepilliars under those leaves?

 

[Arizonachicken]

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I don't see any bugs or any evidence of bugs. I though maybe I was overwatering, would that do it. Remember, I do NOT have a green thumb. I'm happy the darn things are even alive. But I really, really do want home grown tomatoes!