Arizona Chickens

[City farm]

My husband will not stop talking about wanting a pet falcon for his birthday, now I know why.. He thinks we can bring her with us on our rides.. Ha! In his dreams..

 

[maryhysong]

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 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.

Awesome; will try and remember to bring something yummy to share. My friend and I have been planning for her to bring her travel trailer to stay in but she may have to have knee surgery so those plans are a bit up in the air at the moment. But I will be there with birds! Buff Orpingtons, Black Copper Marans, Ameraucana

 

[maryhysong]

Just a reminder; Tomorrow is the last day for the poultry show at the Arizona State Fair. Go and see some nice birds!

and yes I am going to brag a little bit!
10 month old Buff Orpington cockerel, weighs 10 pounds. Took Best English


Black Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Reserve of Breed, Reserve AOSB (Any Other Standard Breed) and Reserve Large fowl.



Blue Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Best of Breed, Best AOSB, Best Large Fowl AND Reserve Show Champion!

The Ameraucana were bred by Pam & Cody Padilla (Padilla's Peeps), hatched and raised by me. The BO was bred by me & my partner Cindy Novick

 

[City farm]

 
buff orpington is a breed? That is what they are and what i see everyone shortening "buff orpington" to is Buff. sorry for the confusion...

To help you out; Orpington is the breed. Buff is just one of the colors they come in. They also come in blue, black. splash, white, partridge and a lot of others, not all of which are recognized by the APA at this time. Just as Marans is a breed, which comes in different varieties like Black Copper, Blue Copper, black, blue, splash, white, ect.

It is often said that type (the shape of the chicken) makes the breed and color makes the variety.

How's your flock? If your ever passing threw pop on ver for tea..

 

[City farm]

@a little chiken
, I have a grapevine with your name on it if you still want it!  Now would be a great time to get it in the ground for next year. 

Your soil must be amended all the time or with the right amount of nutrients.. I think that could be my problem? We on,y have 2 grapevines left out of 4. They have not taken off as I had hoped.
I was hoping that the duck droppings would make stuff really grow.. My soil is in need of some major help..

 

[K9Dave]

My husband will not stop talking about wanting a pet falcon for his birthday, now I know why.. He thinks we can bring her with us on our rides.. Ha! In his dreams..

I think this is more appropriate lol

 

[City farm]

Just a reminder; Tomorrow is the last day for the poultry show at the Arizona State Fair. Go and see some nice birds! and yes I am going to brag a little bit! 10 month old Buff Orpington cockerel, weighs 10 pounds. Took Best English Black Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Reserve of Breed, Reserve AOSB (Any Other Standard Breed) and Reserve Large fowl. Blue Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Best of Breed, Best AOSB, Best Large Fowl AND Reserve Show Champion! The Ameraucana were bred by Pam & Cody Padilla (Padilla's Peeps), hatched and raised by me. The BO was bred by me & my partner Cindy Novick

Congradulations, wish we could go, just to busy..

 

[DesertChickens1]

Just a reminder; Tomorrow is the last day for the poultry show at the Arizona State Fair. Go and see some nice birds! and yes I am going to brag a little bit! 10 month old Buff Orpington cockerel, weighs 10 pounds. Took Best English Black Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Reserve of Breed, Reserve AOSB (Any Other Standard Breed) and Reserve Large fowl. Blue Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Best of Breed, Best AOSB, Best Large Fowl AND Reserve Show Champion! The Ameraucana were bred by Pam & Cody Padilla (Padilla's Peeps), hatched and raised by me. The BO was bred by me & my partner Cindy Novick

Wow! They are all beautiful! Congrats!

 

[desertmarcy]

Dude are you kidding me!!! I have tried 3-4x to grow passion fruit.. You never cease to amaze us. I am going to just dream about having that here.. "Beam it over Scotty"
Coveting

Gallo, you have the best green thumb around! What do passion fruit taste like?

 

[desertmarcy]

Just a reminder; Tomorrow is the last day for the poultry show at the Arizona State Fair. Go and see some nice birds!

and yes I am going to brag a little bit!
10 month old Buff Orpington cockerel, weighs 10 pounds. Took Best English


Black Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Reserve of Breed, Reserve AOSB (Any Other Standard Breed) and Reserve Large fowl.



Blue Ameraucana cockerel took Best of Variety, Best of Breed, Best AOSB, Best Large Fowl AND Reserve Show Champion!

The Ameraucana were bred by Pam & Cody Padilla (Padilla's Peeps), hatched and raised by me. The BO was bred by me & my partner Cindy Novick

Congratulations! All your hard work paying off. Beautiful birds