Arizona Chickens

[Mikey D]

Back again. I don't exactly frequent this thread, but I do lurk occasionally. Maybe I'll try coming around more often.

Two quick questions- Where is the best place to buy shade cloth? My dad isn't sure, and what with money being as tight as it is (curse thee, gas and taxes!) we want a good price for about 6 sq. feet.
Secondly, anyone from the East Tucson area going up to Phoenix any time soon? PuffyCheeks has most generously offered a few baby chicks to make up for the birds I've lost (two this week alone) but seeing as she's up there and I'm down here...

I can chip in for gas, if it helps.

I just checked and Homer has 3 - 4 colors and for a 6 ' x 20' piece they get around $20

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Shadecloth usually comes in 6' widths, and is sold by the foot, or from a fabric store by the yard. You can find it in wider widths, but it is usually more expensive. Usually about $1.85 or so per foot.

There is a kind (aluminet) that is supposed to be super good at keeping things cooler, but I don't know of anywhere to purchase except online, and it is a lot more expensive.

I have some "mutt" started birds you could have.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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$20 ? which homer? Around here it is a bit over $30.

 

[Tanichca]

Shadecloth usually comes in 6' widths, and is sold by the foot, or from a fabric store by the yard. You can find it in wider widths, but it is usually more expensive. Usually about $1.85 or so per foot.

There is a kind (aluminet) that is supposed to be super good at keeping things cooler, but I don't know of anywhere to purchase except online, and it is a lot more expensive.

I have some "mutt" started birds you could have.

Ok. Homer is Home Depot, right?


I'm OK with mutts, but once again, the distance is a problem.

 

[GoldBarRanch]

Babies babies babies , White , Splash, Cookcoo,Partridge, How cute is that

 

[Mikey D]

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$20 ? which homer? Around here it is a bit over $30.

Ooops - Sonoran your are correct.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cat...=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=SEARCH+ALL

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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$20 ? which homer? Around here it is a bit over $30.

Ooops - Sonoran your are correct.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cat...=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=SEARCH+ALL

Fudge. I was hoping that it was cheaper out your way, or that maybe they had a discontinued package/colour, etc.

 

[Mikey D]

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$20 ? which homer? Around here it is a bit over $30.

Ooops - Sonoran your are correct.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cat...=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=SEARCH+ALL

Fudge. I was hoping that it was cheaper out your way, or that maybe they had a discontinued package/colour, etc.

Sorry Suzie. Maybe it was wishful thinking as I need 50' of the stuff...

 

[SherrieT]

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Where are you at? I'm not sure if this will help but I'm in Tucson and will be going to Phoenix Airport the evening of the 15th. I could go earlier and pick up chicks if you are close to me.

Just saw you are in E Tucson. I'm NW but I'm sure we could figure out a pick up place if you don't mind waiting.
I might just PM Sonoran Silkies about a few chicks too !!

 

[Puffycheeks]

I just (almost) finished building my first ever construction project, a grow up pen for my babies that are too big for the house and was wondering how big of a roost I should use . How big around and also how high from the ground? After I install that it will be done!!!