Arizona Chickens

[carnivore]

R.I.P. To my wonderful hen Jesse. She didn't come out of her nesting box today (Which see does a lot) and when I when to bring her out she was passed. We didn't expected to live past two months because of her neurological condition (Seizures) but she was two and a half. She was my first chicken and just like one of my dogs. You'll be missed.  

Condolences, I know how that feels, even though my fatalities hadn't been with me that long. What kind was she? Do you have any pics?

 

[mom-to-5]

sad sad news,   my quail baby did not make it.  . My son is going to be so sad when he comes home today so I will be trying to get my quail eggs incubated. (ty to sil). 

There are so many wonderful people in our group I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to meet you all.  

I'm so sorry to hear that! I was rooting for your little baby!
Explaining it to the kids is the worst part,
Hugs!

 

[carnivore]

I AM THE CHICKEN WHISPERER!
Ever since I adopted Lorenzo from Mama Hen Chris, he has been very standoffish, not suffering to be touched, let alone picked up. I know that's typical roo behavior, but still. Today that has all changed. I have a canvas folding chair in the run, and often sit out there after feeding and watering the flock, just so they get used to me. I also like to watch the youngest bunch of chicks, and the interplay between the 3 different age cliques.
Anyway, I was holding out my hand to Lorenzo, and the last few days, he has been letting me stroke his cape. This morning, I gently rubbed his comb between my thumb and forefinger, and he definitely likes that. I stroked his wattles, too, and that is all right, but if you tickle between them, he shakes his head, probably thinking there is a bug in there or something. If I stroke his comb gently, he closes his eyes and will stand there for 10 or 15 minutes, like he's in a trance. If I stop, he will stand there in front of me and wait patiently. Looking like he wants to jump in my lap, but he hasn't yet.
On the other hand, Jenny (the lone survivor), is now the boss of the middle age clique. She will no longer allow me to touch her or pick her up. Before I put her in the run, she liked to sit on my shoulder and peck my ears (and crap on me!).
The youngest group of 27 has at least 5 roos, if I'm reading the behavior right. Watching them chest butt and play "I'm taller!" is a riot. I'd like to get some pics of that, but it's usually over pretty quick.

 

[rhondita55]

@rhondita55 , I agree with everyone else, the sooner the better. This heat is not going to get any better any time soon and so the longer they stay in the house, the harder it'll be to acclimate to the heat. What temperature do you keep your AC at? Hopefully not too cool. I'd look into getting a mister system too. They are pretty inexpensive. Even just one of the mister snakes will do in a pinch. But at the moment because they've been inside and we are into summer, they are at a disadvantage in terms of acclimating them to the heat. Make sure they have lots of water, pans of water to sit in if they need it, plentiful shade and misters. They'll need a little extra help over the next few weeks until they get used to the heat. Keep an eye on them. And once they are out, they are out. Don't bring them back into the house to cool off because it'll just make it harder on them. If you need any ideas or suggestions for keeping cool, just ask.

And welcome, btw.

we have a place on the East side of the house that catches morning sun but plenty of shade from the house in afternoon. We had planed on making a shade for the coop and the dog and stringing our mister along. With just 3 chicks, they don't need a lot of room. You guys are great for helping us newbies. Much appreciated. OH.... I keep the thermostat set at 80, but the room they are in is warmer due to windows and no vent. We are sliding the coop out tonight on the patio. TY again....

 

[ChicksOfHazzard]

we have a place on the East side of the house that catches morning sun but plenty of shade from the house in afternoon. We had planed on making a shade for the coop and the dog and stringing our mister along. With just 3 chicks, they don't need a lot of room. You guys are great for helping us newbies. Much appreciated. OH.... I keep the thermostat set at 80, but the room they are in is warmer due to windows and no vent. We are sliding the coop out tonight on the patio. TY again....

That sounds good. The mister really helps until monsoon season. Even with acclimated chickens, I use it from 11:30-6 or so any day it's over 105. They still pant, but they do ok and just find a shady spot under the misters to bathe and nap. So options will help. Good luck though, you'll be excited to see them outside scratching around having fun.

 

[Stynch]

R.I.P. To my wonderful hen Jesse. She didn't come out of her nesting box today (Which see does a lot) and when I when to bring her out she was passed. We didn't expected to live past two months because of her neurological condition (Seizures) but she was two and a half. She was my first chicken and just like one of my dogs. You'll be missed.

Sorry for your loss. Even when it's not totally unexpected, it's still sad

 

[Annalog]

sad sad news,   my quail baby did not make it.  . My son is going to be so sad when he comes home today so I will be trying to get my quail eggs incubated. (ty to sil). 

There are so many wonderful people in our group I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to meet you all.  

Sad news about the quail baby. Hope incubating the quail eggs goes well.

 

[Annalog]

R.I.P. To my wonderful hen Jesse. She didn't come out of her nesting box today (Which see does a lot) and when I when to bring her out she was passed. We didn't expected to live past two months because of her neurological condition (Seizures) but she was two and a half. She was my first chicken and just like one of my dogs. You'll be missed.  

Sorry for your loss. It is very sad when we lose the special ones.

 

[K9Dave]

I AM THE CHICKEN WHISPERER!
Ever since I adopted Lorenzo from Mama Hen Chris, he has been very standoffish, not suffering to be touched, let alone picked up. I know that's typical roo behavior, but still. Today that has all changed. I have a canvas folding chair in the run, and often sit out there after feeding and watering the flock, just so they get used to me. I also like to watch the youngest bunch of chicks, and the interplay between the 3 different age cliques.
Anyway, I was holding out my hand to Lorenzo, and the last few days, he has been letting me stroke his cape. This morning, I gently rubbed his comb between my thumb and forefinger, and he definitely likes that. I stroked his wattles, too, and that is all right, but if you tickle between them, he shakes his head, probably thinking there is a bug in there or something. If I stroke his comb gently, he closes his eyes and will stand there for 10 or 15 minutes, like he's in a trance. If I stop, he will stand there in front of me and wait patiently. Looking like he wants to jump in my lap, but he hasn't yet.
On the other hand, Jenny (the lone survivor), is now the boss of the middle age clique. She will no longer allow me to touch her or pick her up. Before I put her in the run, she liked to sit on my shoulder and peck my ears (and crap on me!).
The youngest group of 27 has at least 5 roos, if I'm reading the behavior right. Watching them chest butt and play "I'm taller!" is a riot. I'd like to get some pics of that, but it's usually over pretty quick.

I love watching them do the chest bump. Then they stare at each other in the eye from within inches apart like they're waiting for the other to make a move. Their little attention spans aren't very long.

 

[DesertChickens1]

Condolences, I know how that feels, even though my fatalities hadn't been with me that long. What kind was she? Do you have any pics?

Thank you She was a white leghorn, though she never look white haha i'll have to rummage around and find some pictures.

Sorry for your loss. Even when it's not totally unexpected, it's still sad

Thank you

loosing a pet is always sad