Arizona Chickens

[LadyKotaDoria]

Thanks for all the help, I found the answers to my question. I have Braggs ameno acid. I will get the apple cider vinager. Thanks again.

My girls are about 10 weeks old, still looking for a Wayndotte any color about the same age or older. I have made some calls... No luck, do not think a chick will work. Not until one of my girls get broody. they haven't even laid an egg yet.
I am not sure if a new member would be accepted very well anyway. A cactus Wren got into the girls run while they were out, Clare and Lucy were the closest to there run and lead the attack, when I caught the pure little bird Vony flow up and tried to pick her. Is this common to be so protective of their territory? I am finding more dove tail feathers.... I wonder if they caught more then one dove in their pin. I have not seen a dove go in their run for a couple of days.

 

[Mahonri]

Chicken ninjas....

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Are there any breeders of SQ chickens in the tucson area?

Even if your a couple cities away, i would like to know cause i really want some nice showbirds to show.

There are tons of breeders in the Tucson area...just depends on what breeds you are interested in...

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: The hard part is getting it set right, and it really is not that difficult, but it can feel intimidating when you have never one it before.

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

Thanks for all the help, I found the answers to my question. I have Braggs ameno acid. I will get the apple cider vinager. Thanks again.
My girls are about 10 weeks old, still looking for a Wayndotte any color about the same age or older. I have made some calls... No luck, do not think a chick will work. Not until one of my girls get broody.

they haven't even laid an egg yet.
I am not sure if a new member would be accepted very well anyway. A cactus Wren got into the girls run while they were out, Clare and Lucy were the closest to there run and lead the attack, when I caught the pure little bird Vony flow up and tried to pick her. Is this common to be so protective of their territory? I am finding more dove tail feathers.... I wonder if they caught more then one dove in their pin. I have not seen a dove go in their run for a couple of days.

When my girls are out in the yard, they will chase any dove that comes near them. Funny to watch them attack.

 

[KingR0o5t3r]

There are tons of breeders in the Tucson area...just depends on what breeds you are interested in...

I tried looking for breeders of breeds that I wanted and had no luck, but now I have found a couple breeders who can help me. I would be interested in some SQ buff orpingtons though.....

 

[Fuzzybird]

Not the best pics but thought you would enjoy.

These are the chicks I got from beehappy (not the buff orpington) They will be 4 weeks old on Wednesday

l-r splash orp, blue orp, 2 blue marans


It's a bird, It's a plane, it's super chicken








Remind you of a scene from I Love Lucy and Harpo Marx?

Next time there is a flapper contest you need to enter at least two of them! Bet you would win!

 

[City farm]

I have noticed more black dots on my girls comb & wattle.. Is that something to worry about?
Since our girls are just starting to lay.. I heard a few words like egg bound? If a hen sits on her nest with out laying an egg.. Length of time? 1day to long..
With no egg... Would that be considered egg bound..
Is there something we could do?? The warm water right bath?
Not that we have that.. Just want to stay informed...

 

[City farm]

quote name="City farm" url="/t/31227/arizona-chickens/33000#post_10236205"]I have noticed more black dots on my girls comb & wattle.. Is that something to worry about?
Since our girls are just starting to lay.. I heard a few words like egg bound? If a hen sits on her nest with out laying an egg.. Length of time? 1day to long..
With no egg... Would that be considered egg bound..
Is there something we could do?? The warm water right bath?

I did find out that egg bound is not good... Thank you LadyKotaDoria..

 

[Arizonachicken]

I picked them upon the 16th of Dec. I am thinking I have all roos and they will be heading back to Katie's house for an exchange. My almost 3 weeks old buffs have more feathers and no combs. 

Methinks you're right about the roos. We seem to have the same luck with picking out the boys!