Arizona Chickens

[LadyKotaDoria]

So how do we know the chicken is a Roo?

* bigger comb and Wattles
* Spurs on each of their feet
* bigger then a hen of that breed

Is there anything else I need to know in determining if I have a pullet or Roo ?

don't forget, posture and attitude as they develop. Some get attitude young, or about the time they craw. I have noted Roos will stretch themselves more upright, to look bigger befor they really are. It is subtle, but for us that have had the time for "chicken theater" and chicks, it is observable. I had a pullet, that I was sure was a roo. It was 1 of the 5 I started on my trip with. 1 I was sure was a roo, turned out, in a week to be a roo. The questionable pullet looked like a pullet, but had an attitude and tried to romance the others. By the end of my second week she was a he. I found homes for both at a Flying J Truck Stop. A clears there had chickens. Her moth's roo had been killed protecting his ladys's by an araiel predictor, so there was a vacancy. at my brothers I do not get Chicken Theater, they are not in my sight. I spend time with them but not as much as I like. Ethel, when I am not there to take them to the coop, roosts on top of the kennel's fencing. It is 8' high. My brother was concerned that she would fly out if she could roost up there. But chickens are not loners. Don't know about Game Fowl, but she will want to be close to her coop mate. I have noticed they like to see or hear each other when free ranging. Only time they will go off by themselves is when she wants to hide eggs and sit on them undiscovered. Then they can be very sneaky, trying not to be seen or heard.

AZChiknGoddess I will have room for a NNS any color. I really do not have space for a big chicken. [ I know chicken math]. I do not know if it will be possible to introduce just 1, even if all you have is 2. Being so Mobil I would bring coop and chickens with me, to see. Let me know if any NNS. Will be back for thanks giving, and will be in and out if Phoenix until some time in February. As for sexing Silkies, it is very hard, I do not have the experience. I figured I had a Silkie pullet when a territorial rooster did not attack her at 4-1/2 mo. He will not allow another rooster in his coop/yard. When free ranging, Paul said he had not any problem. They claimed their territory and hens. The coop had 2 parts and could be decided into three. Each with a chicken door.

 

[K9Dave]

getting out of control here

Needs her fluids checked and topped off.

 

[moms3cuties]

getting out of control here

Needs her fluids checked and topped off.

..... lol, my white Leghorn is very much into everything! I FEEL for you. ..

 

[AZChiknGoddess]

getting out of control here

Needs her fluids checked and topped off.

OMG is that the kitchen counter?

 

[moms3cuties]

1)A chicken is a Roo when it has.......

* bigger comb and Wattles
* Spurs on each of their feet
* bigger then a hen of that breed
* pointy Neck or collar feathers
* attitude
* crows (when mature)?

Is there anything else I need to know in determining if I have a pullet or Roo ?

2)When Is A Roo Mature enough to breed?


3)How old Are they when they Crow? (What age range?)

 

[AZChiknGoddess]

don't forget, posture and attitude as they develop. Some get attitude young, or about the time they craw. I have noted Roos will stretch themselves more upright, to look bigger befor they really are. It is subtle, but for us that have had the time for "chicken theater" and chicks, it is observable. I had a pullet, that I was sure was a roo. It was 1 of the 5 I started on my trip with. 1 I was sure was a roo, turned out, in a week to be a roo. The questionable pullet looked like a pullet, but had an attitude and tried to romance the others. By the end of my second week she was a he. I found homes for both at a Flying J Truck Stop. A clears there had chickens. Her moth's roo had been killed protecting his ladys's by an araiel predictor, so there was a vacancy. at my brothers I do not get Chicken Theater, they are not in my sight. I spend time with them but not as much as I like. Ethel, when I am not there to take them to the coop, roosts on top of the kennel's fencing. It is 8' high. My brother was concerned that she would fly out if she could roost up there. But chickens are not loners. Don't know about Game Fowl, but she will want to be close to her coop mate. I have noticed they like to see or hear each other when free ranging. Only time they will go off by themselves is when she wants to hide eggs and sit on them undiscovered. Then they can be very sneaky, trying not to be seen or heard.

AZChiknGoddess I will have room for a NNS any color. I really do not have space for a big chicken. [ I know chicken math]. I do not know if it will be possible to introduce just 1, even if all you have is 2. Being so Mobil I would bring coop and chickens with me, to see. Let me know if any NNS. Will be back for thanks giving, and will be in and out if Phoenix until some time in February. As for sexing Silkies, it is very hard, I do not have the experience. I figured I had a Silkie pullet when a territorial rooster did not attack her at 4-1/2 mo. He will not allow another rooster in his coop/yard. When free ranging, Paul said he had not any problem. They claimed their territory and hens. The coop had 2 parts and could be decided into three. Each with a chicken door.

As soon as I get search NN Silkies I will let you know.

 

[moms3cuties]

How do we feed Blue Sky feed to chickens since it's not crumbles or pellets?

.... To me it looks like partially ground up flour! !

& do I have to mix it up with water? ?

 

[a little chiken]

Did you get the NN from Kathy by Dove Mountain?

I did. I absolutely adore Kathy. I have 9 from her.

 

[a little chiken]

I do want them but this is moving weekend. We're gonna be going crazy around here. I doubt that I'd have a place to put them during the move.

Need to think about how this could go down. Thank you

ok Just let me know Dave. Its no biggie just want them gone by breeding age so a month or so...lol. do you want the NN/Marans, the EE and Aloha rooster? I also have a Golden cuckoo Marans rooster too. let me know which ones you are interested in. I also may have some pure bred blk AM cockerels for sale as well. ugh rooster over load.

If they are anything like my NN's they will soon be your favorite! Mine are not silkie crosses but the most friendly and sweet birds, love 'em!!

My NN are my favorite breed for their personality. I am so excited to get a EE NN. I will be working on adding beards and muffs. I also plan on mixing them with my SiAM so I will have a version of a show girl but without the blk skin and feathered feet and they will lay green eggs, maybe blue someday.

 

[a little chiken]

getting out of control here



Needs her fluids checked and topped off.

Is that a Delaware? Mine is so curious too.