Arizona Chickens

[maryhysong]

I finally broke down and bought one of those fly trap things. How long after you add the water are you supposed to get the dead corpse putrid smell? I assumed it was instant but apparently not? Or I got a dud? I filled it around 3 hours ago and nothing. No smell, no flies. The package just says replace every 30 days or when it gets full. Doesn't say when the attractant becomes active.

You mean it didn't stink when you opened it? The one I have is in a tube and I always seem to get some on me when I open it to squirt into the bottle; The stink gets worse as it fills with flies, they die and rot. You can always drop in a peice of raw meat, that attracts them also

 

[pipemum]

kpgoldstar, your fly bag is probably reeking pretty well now, so this is moot...but I noticed mine emitting stench 1-2 days later. It takes a while to work up the reek.

I spread the Arbico fly eliminator yesterday. In a week or two, I will report back.

 

[pipemum]

Misters for chickens--what is the appropriate height to set up misters in the run? I've been hesitant to do it, but I'm setting up my drip irrigation again, and might as well see if I can hook up a mister or two in the chicken run.

 

[pipemum]

Our pineapple guava is blooming. It's magnificent.

I love pineapple guava. Gorgeous flowers! I've tried a couple, and they didn't like where I put them, or my watering techniques. I've improved on both, and want to try again. I remember Home Depot and Lowes used to sell carry pineapple guava for cheap in 1-gallon buckets, but I just can not find them cheap anymore (now they only seem to sell them in 5-gallon buckets). And I hate 5-gallon buckets because of the dig factor.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

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I love pineapple guava. Gorgeous flowers! I've tried a couple, and they didn't like where I put them, or my watering techniques. I've improved on both, and want to try again. I remember Home Depot and Lowes used to sell carry pineapple guava for cheap in 1-gallon buckets, but I just can not find them cheap anymore (now they only seem to sell them in 5-gallon buckets). And I hate 5-gallon buckets because of the dig factor.

I had never seen or tasted pineapple guava before a visit to the Tucson Botanical Gardens last fall. I was immediately smitten. According to what I've read and what people have told me, they only really like partial sun (e.g. morning or filtered sun). The ones at the Botanical Garden are in mostly shade and are doing very well. I've planted two in different locations where they get very little sun after noon. They seem to be doing well. I got a larger Nazemetz from Mesquite Valley Growers, which was fairly spendy and one of the smaller and cheaper Coolidge from HD. I think that gallon potted tree was $17.

 

[pipemum]

Yes, I had planted mine in full blasting sun and probably never watered enough. I've also heard they get better fruit production protected from afternoon sun, but of course, that was after I'd already scorched a couple. I have observed situations where they can survive in full sun, but I assume they need a lot more water that way and they never really look very nice.

 

[maryhysong]

Misters for chickens--what is the appropriate height to set up misters in the run? I've been hesitant to do it, but I'm setting up my drip irrigation again, and might as well see if I can hook up a mister or two in the chicken run.

Last year I didn't set up a system since I mostly had temporary pens. Now that the birds are in their permanent housing I"ve bought some supplies. Last year I only misted on the hottest afternoons (115 was our high in June, a record I think. Usually only a little over 100). I used the mister setting on my hose nozzle. It really kept the pens too wet and probably wasted a lot of water.

I think the best idea is doing the way you would for your patio, put the misters up high and around the edges. YOu want just enough mist to evaporate before making puddles. That way you get the effect of air conditioning, lowering the temperature in the area.

I'll be running my misters up about 6 feet above the floor and along the outside of the building. The wind may blow some into the house but shouldn't be too wet, while at the same time lowering the temp about 10 degrees or maybe a little more. I bought misters in the irrigation section at HD, these are rated only .8 gallons per hour so much less water use.

 

[pipemum]

Thanks.

My water spigot outside is awkward. I need to move the line, but that will cost money and time, and won't happen for a while. Till it does, my water and hose options are limited. I'm going to have to set the misters up to the irrigation hose and timer, which means the misters will come on early morning and around 3pm. The early morning time is unfortunate for the misters, but 3pm should be nice. The misters may not work at all since they are at the end of an already stretched system.

 

[a little chiken]

The bird in the picture is a cross since the Standard of Perfection for Turkens IS A STRAIGHt COMB and she has a pointed type rose comb. Maybe she is crossed with a Wyandotte which do often go broody. I have Turkens mixed with Seramas and they also tend to be broodies. But from the information of the NN thread broodiness is not usual for Turkens (NN) unless they are not pure for NN.

Thank you. I have honestly never read the NN thread because mine are a cross with Ameraucana. I know that mine are my favorite birds that I own. They are so friendly and fun. I do not know it that is normal for everyone or just the cross I have.

 

[Hannah'sCoop]

Thank you so so much for your response and generosity!! I was able to find some 3 day old chicks at an Ace Hardware nearby. I think I will go that route this time