Arizona Chickens

[LilnAz]

Hello Yuma peeps, where do you buy your organic starter feed? What brand? It's so difficult to purchase organic people food here in Yuma much less chick feed

 

[DesertChic]

The girls are finally in their new home. In all, they seem happy. Bought this coop from San Tan Coops, DH made a few modifications and additions. We still want to do a couple more modifications.

They look very content!!

 

[missmimz]

What Kind of food you guy feed your chicken to give you good egg?

I'm feeding organic no soy no corn GMO free Scratch and Peck (I ferment it too). It's pricey (the shipping is what costs the most since its not available in the Phoenix area) but its def worth it.

 

[missmimz]

The girls are finally in their new home. In all, they seem happy. Bought this coop from San Tan Coops, DH made a few modifications and additions. We still want to do a couple more modifications.

I also bought a coop from San Tan Coops. We also had to make some modifications but it was overall a good buy, esp since we're chicken newbies.

 

[aviddamy]

Hi, I live in Yuma too. On Palo Verde near the Walmart on Pacific, is a Yuma Feed and Livestock Supply. They will help you find whatever you are looking for. Really nice family. They have a few more options than the Tractor Supplies here in town. I haven't switched mine to organic, but I will soon. I saw a couple of organic feeds there when I went a week or so ago. I'm thinking about looking into the feed you can pick up in Phoenix because my husband goes up there for business several times a month, but I do support my local businesses, so I might just stick with this business even if it costs me more.

 

[cyborg]

Thanks
Is this the one Organic Big Sky Layer
http://dykbz.vcmjx.servertrust.com/product-p/bigskylayerphx.htm

It depends on how old your chickens are. If they are older and already laying eggs, that is a good choice. If you are starting with chicks, you want the starter/grower feed. The layer feed has too much calcium for chicks.

@missmimz ; welcome to BYC. and the best thread on it!

 

[Sill]

The girls are finally in their new home. In all, they seem happy. Bought this coop from San Tan Coops, DH made a few modifications and additions. We still want to do a couple more modifications.

Very nice! Looks well ventilated too.

Do you have coyotes or bobcats in your neighborhood? If so you might want to bury a wire skirt around the perimeter to keep them from digging under the bottom of the coop and eating your birds.

 

[Sill]

It's camo netting, which gives about 50% coverage - enough to hide the girls from overhead view but not enough to interfere with good air flow.

Are the openings small enough to keep the ubiquitous sparrows from entering your run? I'm having a hard time keeping those avian pests out!

 

[LilnAz]

Very nice!  Looks well ventilated too.

Do you have coyotes or bobcats in your neighborhood?  If so you might want to bury a wire skirt around the perimeter to keep them from digging under the bottom of the coop and eating your birds.

No, bobcats but a coyote or two plus cats. My hubby did attach hardware cloth to the bottom of the coop itself though it does not extend beyond the frame. And I have a couple of dogs. I'm hoping that's enough protection.

 

[LilnAz]

Hi, I live in Yuma too. On Palo Verde near the Walmart on Pacific, is a Yuma Feed and Livestock Supply. They will help you find whatever you are looking for. Really nice family. They have a few more options than the Tractor Supplies here in town. I haven't switched mine to organic, but I will soon. I saw a couple of organic feeds there when I went a week or so ago. I'm thinking about looking into the feed you can pick up in Phoenix because my husband goes up there for business several times a month, but I do support my local businesses, so I might just stick with this business even if it costs me more.

Oh, thank you for the info about Yuma Feed. I used to get my dog food there. They are very nice people. I did find that Paws and Tails on 32nd Street behind Sprague's sells Scratch and Peck Organic feed. I see that it has mixed reviews but thought I may try it. I checked Azure website and it looks like they have 2 drop off locations here on Yuma. That may be an option as well.