Arizona Chickens

[meesh480]

I use pans - like the ones used to drain oil into -  in my chicken yard BUT I still clean the algae growth at least once a week if not more often.  I think summer sun and algae growth kinda go together.  I've tried a number of different things but there has always been green growth - especially in summer.  

I was hoping someone found a way around the ongoing algae problem but I guess not. Looks like I will be stocking up on some more bowls. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[FeatherPugs]

I was hoping someone found a way around the ongoing algae problem but I guess not. Looks like I will be stocking up on some more bowls. Thanks for letting me know.

I just get the drip pans at Walmart - they were 2 for $1.98 - so they are probably that much for each. That way when they are way to ugly I don't feel bad throwing them!

 

[DesertChic]

I was hoping someone found a way around the ongoing algae problem but I guess not. Looks like I will be stocking up on some more bowls. Thanks for letting me know.

A small amount of copper sulphate in the water can go a long way. It tints the water blue, but it also keeps the algae growth at bay.

 

[BackyardMarana]

Hi...does anyone have any hatching eggs for sale near coolidge or florence..
Any breed is fine..

 

[houdiniduck]

Hi...does anyone have any hatching eggs for sale near coolidge or florence..
Any breed is fine..

I am in Mesa, but can ship. I have blue laced red wyandotte, various olive eggers, silkies and muscovy duck eggs available.

 

[BackyardMarana]

How much are your eggs ?

 

[deserteggs22]

Hi...does anyone have any hatching eggs for sale near coolidge or florence..
Any breed is fine..

I am in Tucson, but I will ship. How many do you want?
For my roosters, I have Blue Copper Marans, Black copper Marans, and White Silkie. And for hens I have silkies, Marans (Blue Black Splash Cuckoo), Red Sex links, Black Australorps, Naked Necks, ameraucanas, Easter eggers, buff orpingotns, Rhode Island reds and whites, white leghorns, brahmas, polish, and a lot more that I can't remember. I am charging $8 for half a dozen plus 2 and $14 for a dozen plus 2. Plus shipping.

 

[meesh480]

A small amount of copper sulphate in the water can go a long way. It tints the water blue, but it also keeps the algae growth at bay. 

Is copper sulphate bad for the chickens?

 

[DesertChic]

Is copper sulphate bad for the chickens?

Not according to the research I've done, as long as they're not overdosed on it. Acidified copper sulfate is used as a treatment for blackhead in poultry as well as a few other digestive issues and is much stronger. Non-acidified copper sulfate has been used for a very long time to maintain ponds as well as water dispensers for farm animals. I literally only use about 1/4 tsp - 1/2 tsp per 5 gallons of water.

 

[deserteggs22]

But price is always negotiable.