Arizona Chickens

[Gallo del Cielo]

I have heard of this "chicken math" phenomenon. My husband has already suggested we get a few layers now rather than wait for our fuzzies to grow up.


I think we could expand with our design

Looks great!

 

[DM]

Love this idea...Where did you get the info on how to do this.....I heard of one yesterday from another friend of the family, they combined it with a garden tower...didn't give it much attention till now that I see your post... got pictures? I think I would like to try it....My chickens are ready to harvest...20 are over 3 yrs old, no eggs....Tried to give them away...no takers...Babies are almost ready for laying.
Fish...great idea.

 

[Mahonri]

Would love to see some pics of the cream poodles, what is their size?... and the price? Can't believe I'm actually asking!

 

[pastrymama]

i just had to "do the deed" and put down a duckling

mama duck as of this morning had hatched out 4 ducklings, but when i went to check on them one duckling was just laying there half dead with it's entire foot gone and bleeding. it was still in the nest with her so i can only assume she did it. the fireman is at class so that left me to put the poor little thing out of its misery. omg, talk about water works! i took the other 3 babies from her and set up a brooder in the garage, made a hysterical phone call to laree and she will come get my ducklings this afternoon before i have a breakdown. crappy monday.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

Oh pastrymama, what a cruddy way to start the week.

I'm sorry you had to deal with that.

 

[SherrieT]

I'm so sorry. What a horrid way to start the week.

 

[Fuzzybird]

Would love to see some pics of the cream poodles, what is their size?... and the price? Can't believe I'm actually asking!

I will PM you soon.

 

[Rezia]

Hello everyone! I can't believe I found an AZ thread! Lucky day! I'm sorry about the duckling. I hope the rest of your week is especially great. I live near AJ, and don't have chicken's YET. I am building a coop; so far I've torn out a bush! I'm not looking forward to digging in the hard clay-like ground. If anyone has pullets of any breed in AJ, please PM me! I am very interested! Fertilized eggs, too. Keep the good tips coming! So far I've learned...

1. Chickens like yogurt and watermelon
2. Putting herbs in the nest boxes keeps bugs away
3. Chickens will eat pretty much anything, including their own raw eggs. (Not good)
4. There are a few more breeds of chickens than I thought. (Like 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 more)
5. Chickens die a lot

Thanks!
Rezia

 

[robinwiththechickens]

Anyone here have a duck or ducks for sale? I knew about chicken math, but I've recently discovered it applies to ducks as well. I am babysitting a female peking for a friend this winter, and she needs company. ~Thanks!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

i just had to "do the deed" and put down a duckling

mama duck as of this morning had hatched out 4 ducklings, but when i went to check on them one duckling was just laying there half dead with it's entire foot gone and bleeding. it was still in the nest with her so i can only assume she did it. the fireman is at class so that left me to put the poor little thing out of its misery. omg, talk about water works! i took the other 3 babies from her and set up a brooder in the garage, made a hysterical phone call to laree and she will come get my ducklings this afternoon before i have a breakdown. crappy monday.

I still think it may have been rats or mice. Doesn't make it having happened any easier, but maybe less traumatic than blaming Mama Duck every time you see her.

Hope this makes you feel a bit better:



You are very talented!