Arizona Chickens

[cyborg]

Got a nice picture of my rooster Peanut today

He has been staying at my place for the last month or two, very well mannered for a rooster. Unfortunately, my BCM rooster did not reciprocate, and chased him all the time!

 

[MagicChicken]

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I'll be there, attempting to organize the Friday evening potluck during coop-in. For those who are planning to bring stuff, we could use some actual dinner type food

Probably won't have anything to show. Someone's loose dogs killed my best birds. There is one Black Java cockerel I might show if he grows back his sickle feathers in time. He would make everybody else's birds look really good.

I'm the teenager with brown and blond hair, and I always wear my camo Marana FFA sweater, also how do we sign up? I called and had a late entry last year.

I thought I had the entry forms but can't find them at the moment. The show is November 21-23. Usually the entry forms (and payment) have to be in at least 10-14 days ahead. I will post the forms if I can find them. If you are on Facebook you can look up the Tucson Poultry Pigeon and Fancy Fowl Club and pm Michelle (the page owner) for the November show info.

I am a cook, baker, and bottle washer extraordinaire... what kind of food would you like? I'm sure I can whip something up. Pizza rolls are a favorite at home, and they can feed a crowd! How many people come to the potluck on average?



Pizza rolls sound awesome!

The Friday evening potluck Nov 21 is mostly for people who are bringing in birds during coop-in, or otherwise working the poultry show. We will have extra power strips and extension cords for crockpots and stuff, but there isn't any way to heat up food or keep it warm unless you bring the warming equipment. There is no kitchen available. There is also no easy way to clean up, so food that is easy to eat/serve is appreciated.

We'd like whatever food folks are willing to bring No one is expected to feed the entire crowd with one dish. Bring whatever seems manageable. Some main dishes would be helpful, because people appreciate having real food available. Especially when they are working the show and can't get away to eat.

For those of you who aren't exhibiting or working the show, you are welcome to join us anyway. If y'all are bringing food for the exhibitors and show volunteers you are supporting the show. Just be aware we may draft you to help with other stuff while you're there. There's a lot to do during coop-in. We appreciate all the help we can get. The more people we have who are willing to help out the faster everything goes and the more time we all have for socializing.

Looking forward to meeting all of you!

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Just sparrows. They usually don't bother fully grown chickens.

I had a Cooper's hawk take three half-hearted dives at my rooster a few weeks ago. Funniest thing I've seen in a while. The rooster wasn't fazed in the least. Pretty much ignored the hawk. Didn't even give the aerial predator alarm call. Just stood there in the open with body language that said "Bring it, hawk. I dare you."

My rooster weighs over six pounds. If that hawk weighed even two pounds I would be surprised. You are right, Gallo. They are surprisingly small birds.

 

[Timskins]

Awww. I wish I could, but I've got to limit the rooster population. I have a Silkie who cock-a-doodle-dooed for the first time yesterday. I'm hoping that the Crested Cream Legbar eggs will produce a nice roo and I'll stick with that breed (and the Silkie, too). Someone ought to pick up this guy. I love my RIR from @desertmarcy
 . She is so pretty and personable.

By far the prettiest and biggest chicken I have owned. Definitely a difference with a heritage over hatchery.

 

[City farm]

o  golly   yes i  was  just  bitten  back  a  wile   ago ,   and  yes they can actually  kill you...!    in the long run...?   Gosh...!  we  both  need to be blood  tested for that  parasite....!!!     keep well & safe    take  care  Dianna  

Keep us all posted..

 

[a little chiken]

What a cute little thing! I would spoil it to death! Probably hang out in the house with me most of the day. So precious!

oh they live in my house in my chicken room until they are ready to move outdoors without a light. She is already spoiled. I hold her everyday. We are calling her Blondie. We are hopeful it is a she but either was she stays. If she is a hen I can breed her to Romeo. Thank you again for Romeo and Sancho aka "Boyfriend". I just love them.

Pizza rolls sound awesome!

The Friday evening potluck Nov 21 is mostly for people who are bringing in birds during coop-in, or otherwise working the poultry show. We will have extra power strips and extension cords for crockpots and stuff, but there isn't any way to heat up food or keep it warm unless you bring the warming equipment. There is no kitchen available. There is also no easy way to clean up, so food that is easy to eat/serve is appreciated.

We'd like whatever food folks are willing to bring No one is expected to feed the entire crowd with one dish. Bring whatever seems manageable. Some main dishes would be helpful, because people appreciate having real food available. Especially when they are working the show and can't get away to eat.

For those of you who aren't exhibiting or working the show, you are welcome to join us anyway. If y'all are bringing food for the exhibitors and show volunteers you are supporting the show. Just be aware we may draft you to help with other stuff while you're there. There's a lot to do during coop-in. We appreciate all the help we can get. The more people we have who are willing to help out the faster everything goes and the more time we all have for socializing.

Looking forward to meeting all of you!

I am planning on showing if I can get the forms. Maybe a chicken soup would be nice? it goes far and it will be nice and warm. but do we have to bring the bowls too or is someone bringing those?

 

[a little chiken]

@CityFarm Thank you so much for the ducks. I cannot wait to put him with Dark Wing and get Ancona ducklings. my DH wants to call him Houdini because he was escaping during his travel here to Tucson. lol

@ChuskaMtns

Thank you so much for picking up the ducks and bringing me Romeo and Boyfriend. I will post pictures soon. Thank you soooo much.

 

[desertmarcy]

Quote: To all those who cook with duck eggs. PLEASE remember to label the food contains duck eggs if you bring to pot lucks! I am terribly allergic to duck eggs and it is a common allergy so I was told. I would hate to get throwing up sick at a poultry show. Ducks are in an entirely different group of birds from chickens and turkeys and thus one can be allergic to duck eggs and be fine with the other. It is actually a good idea to list ingredients in dishes brought to pot lucks but people rarely do. There are so many people with different food allergies.

 

[FeatherPugs]

To all those who cook with duck eggs. PLEASE remember to label the food contains duck eggs if you bring to pot lucks! I am terribly allergic to duck eggs and it is a common allergy so I was told. I would hate to get throwing up sick at a poultry show. Ducks are in an entirely different group of birds from chickens and turkeys and thus one can be allergic to duck eggs and be fine with the other. It is actually a good idea to list ingredients in dishes brought to pot lucks but people rarely do. There are so many people with different food allergies.

 

[moms3cuties]

 
To all those who cook with duck eggs. PLEASE remember to label the food contains duck eggs if you bring to pot lucks! I am terribly allergic to duck eggs and it is a common allergy so I was told. I would hate to get throwing up sick at a poultry show. Ducks are in an entirely different group of birds from chickens and turkeys and thus one can be allergic to duck eggs and be fine with the other. It is actually a good idea to list ingredients in dishes brought to pot lucks but people rarely do. There are so many people with different food allergies.

x2

 

[moms3cuties]

2 & 1/2 ounces!
Or .07 kg
.....from my Easter Egger named Marshmellow! Wow!!