Arizona Chickens

[a2ms4chickens]

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I use Nutrena start n grow for my chicks until they start to lay. Then I use Nutrena layer pellets, oyster shell and/or crushed egg shells. They also get vegetable and fruit scraps periodically.
I will not use AZ Feeds because my chickens always seem to get the runs with that stuff.

I do not feed scratch except in the evening in the winter, and my DS's showbirds never get it. I was told by a couple of breeders that it can encourage molting.

You might have to try a couple of brands or feed combinations until you find one you like for your flock. Good luck!!

Angie

 

[redrocketrooster]

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Mahonri is a dentist

Lol why? Discount? Nessa beat me to it.

 

[AZKat]

Redrockerooster: I wasn't sure, so I did a 'pelvic check' on the pullets, and based on that, the Wyndotte and the RIR could both be laying, and one of the EE's was very close. I saw the RIR on the nest today, and there was a pullet egg in the nest, so she's laying for sure.

Congrats on landing the interview, I hope you get the job.

Joel David: I've got 2 dozen waiting for you, whenever you pick them up.

Mahonri: Thanks for the tip on the seeds. My in-laws have a Costco membership, maybe I can talk them into picking some up.

Laree: I hope that you feel better soon!

 

[squeakyballs]

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Mahonri is a dentist

Yeah, I saw that before! So awesome! I'm just a hygienist

It is so fun!

 

[ArizonaNessa]

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Mahonri is a dentist

Yeah, I saw that before! So awesome! I'm just a hygienist

It is so fun!

I went to school and graduated top of my class for dental assisting does that count?

 

[CheerfulHeart2]

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Yeah, I saw that before! So awesome! I'm just a hygienist

It is so fun!

I went to school and graduated top of my class for dental assisting does that count?

LOL - that should count.

 

[squeakyballs]

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Yeah, I saw that before! So awesome! I'm just a hygienist

It is so fun!

I went to school and graduated top of my class for dental assisting does that count?

Yay! More dental peeps!

 

[lulu2]

Thanks for all the great information. Great feed recipes and feeders. This is awesome!
My eggs are at the end of day 22....nothing yet:/
But I did get 17 BCM mailorder chicks today!!!!

Two weeks before I was expecting them, it felt like Christmas morning!!!!!
I would post a photo if I could figure it out.

 

[redrocketrooster]

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Pretty awesome! Your RIR gave me the stink eye so I remember her. TY for the hope!

 

[cluckin_crazy]

So it has to happen to every chicken owner at least once...

We did in a chicken tonight. First time.

We went all out... got a board and Steve hauled out his manly axe...

The poor little guy (the roo... not the hubby) just didn't have a chance. I can't have a rooster, and he was a total mutt and no one wants a mutt roo.

I have to admit... seeing it on YouTube is drastically different that seeing it in your own back yard.

The dog had a grand ol' time licking up what the hose missed.

Sicko.

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BUT... to lighten things up, I went out today to pick up some eggs (I had orders for 7 dozen from work people, and *7* in the fridge... not going to cut it) and while I was out, I picked up an EE. She's pretty hefty... not sure whether she just needs some exercise and better feed, or what but she's got a solid pound or even 2 on my EE that's 2 months older. We'll see if that evens out.

Goodnight everyone!!

See you tomorrow Mahonri