Arizona Chickens

[bunsnpupsnchick]

been a rough day here at the school farm.

the meat ig nrok the chain holding the doors to both her cage and the pot-ballies cage, so the three pigs were wandering the yard, and decided they wanted to eat my entire days worth of protein/alfalfa/oat pellet mix, (for my three new polish to improve feather growth/condition for show) dump over the entire hutch structure, rip our the bars on the hutch, break a lid hinge, and tear the staples out of my homemade run ALL WHILE FREEING MY THREE EXTREMELY AGILE AND CRAFTY BIRDS INTO A 3 ACRE FENCED AREA FOR ME TO ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE BEFORE A HAWK ATE THEM.

and of course in the process I got STUNG by a bee, bit at least 4 times by the meat pig (who is twice the size of my 5' 3" 150 lb self.) and was worried sick about the prospect of my birds injuring themselves.

the stresssssssssssssssssss

i'm so done with the stupid pigs -_-

and we are, of course, getting NOTHER one soon.

so yay more stress.

I do believe I will be building a bigger coop for my birds in my free time at school, and putting it in an enclosed area that the stupid bacon-makers will not be able to destroy.

on that note, does anyone have any extra chicken wire laying around that is no bigger than 1" that maybe they would be willing to donate?

that's the part im stuck on right now, as I have plenty of pallets for the structure, but not enough of the right kind of wire that will both keep my birds safe and protected, but is sturdy or in a big enough shape.

lol and maybe i'll go to the washes and bring a huge truck full of sand to school and wash/strain/bleach it really good so my birds can dust bathe and walk on something softer than rocks.....


jee wiz i gotta lotta work to do over here....

Oh no!!!! I could just see that. I'm quite certain those lil buggers had nooooo idea of the stress their running all over was causing you. I'm glad you made it in 1 piece.

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

So I'm in an advanced photography 2 at my school, and the teacher assigned us a high contrast portfolio project.

Chickensare my best subject XD

Because my 3 Polish (cockerels?) live at school, what better way to utilize time with my bird AND get an assignment done than to photograph one of them?

Benatar ( Who I have reduced to calling "Benny" because "he" was supposed to be a "she".) is a natural Playgirl model. I would assume when we have a female in the coop, he will definitely get the chicks. (lol, chook joke)

That is a great pic of Benny. I was calling him (edit that too. lol I told you he like to pose! Your teacher had better give you an A+!!!

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

Glad you made it to the show.
I was partial to the judging because my Black Java cockerel got best of breed out of 12 Black Javas entered, from 3 exhibitors.

My birds still have a long way to go, but it's nice to know I'm on the right track.

Congrats! Hey, any feedback is good feedback.

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

Still have the seed box.. I tried to give it to someone to pass around before we moved.. no takers, I'll host one more and then pass on.. I'll keep ya all posted on time & location.. let's get this going around the state another time.. we are in the middle of construction and barley unpacked.. so let's meet at a restaurant, or even Superstition Mall food court?? Please respond to this post or private message me so i can keep track of who can make it & take it..

What's the seed box?

 

[bunsnpupsnchick]

Apologies to all, I didn't make it to the fair today. So, no seller information. If I can, I'll try this weekend. I've been battling a migraine/migraine series for the past week so it'll depend on the meds effects & ability to drive. If I do make it, I'll let you all know what I find out. Same for if I find out from any other shows I go to...I'll gather & post.

 

[City farm]

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What's the seed box?

it is full of seeds that have been donated by friends or people here on backyard chicken. It's gone around the state a few time's & want to keep it moving, take seeds and leaves seeds.

 

[deserteggs22]

@Banaynaychicken
Are you still interested in the Pekin?

 

[MagicChicken]

Just a drive by posting. For some reason, I started getting BYC notifications this morning after a year of nothing. My PM box is jammed with old messages. I hope everyone and their birds are doing well!

Good to hear from you! I was wondering where you were. Hope all is well.

 

[nicollee]

I know there is a thread on here somewhere... that has chicks and chickens for sale... but I can't seem to find it.... Is anyone is AZ still hatching chicks?

HiHo HiHo, it's off to work I go....

 

[DesertChic]

I know there is a thread on here somewhere... that has chicks and chickens for sale... but I can't seem to find it.... Is anyone is AZ still hatching chicks?

HiHo HiHo, it's off to work I go....

I'm hatching right now, but not for sale yet. Starting my new breed.