Arizona Chickens

[SonoranChick]

Yes'm her name is Abby, Franks full blood baby sister from an accidental new litter.

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OH she is precious! He looks like a very proud big brother.

 

[SonoranChick]

That's just what chickens do....
Lots of joy to your new family.
Hold every moment with your daughter precious, they will never come again.

I used to say,
I loved my kids exactly the way they were and never wanted them to change,
but I was so excited to see who they would become,
that even given the chance, I would never hold them back!

That is a beautiful sentiment thank you.

 

[igorsMistress]

Watching The Hitmans Bodyguard. Love this movie, it's freakin hilarious.

 

[BlueBaby]

Watching The Hitmans Bodyguard. Love this movie, it's freakin hilarious.

Yes, it is a good one. Hubby has the wrestling on the tv right now, so I'm doing other thing's.

 

[starri33]

Hi, I'm in Golden Valley, between Kingman and Bullhead, question for anyone, what is the earliest age that you've moved your chick's from the brooder to the coop? I have six new chicks all less than a week old. I am thinking about incubating a new group tomorrow, which when they hatch will have the first group about a month (4 weeks) old. Using 9 week rule, it will be about the end of January, my biggest challenge is going to be space. Has anyone put theirs outside before being fully feathered? The lowest temp I have seen here has been 20 degree's at night.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hi, I'm in Golden Valley, between Kingman and Bullhead, question for anyone, what is the earliest age that you've moved your chick's from the brooder to the coop? I have six new chicks all less than a week old. I am thinking about incubating a new group tomorrow, which when they hatch will have the first group about a month (4 weeks) old. Using 9 week rule, it will be about the end of January, my biggest challenge is going to be space. Has anyone put theirs outside before being fully feathered? The lowest temp I have seen here has been 20 degree's at night.

I'm a hatch-a-holic. I don't put my chick's outside until they are fully feathered (4 to 5 weeks old, but 6 weeks old is better for this time of year). Being as it is winter and the night time temps are colder now, they might still need a heat lamp at night or colder days, until they get used to the outdoor temps. If you are starting a new hatch tomorrow, you will only be a few day's behind my next hatch. I'm only doing a small hatch using only my biggest eggs.

 

[BlueBaby]

@Michelle Guynn How did your girl do at the poultry show in Tucson today? Did she win?

 

[igorsMistress]

Hi, I'm in Golden Valley, between Kingman and Bullhead, question for anyone, what is the earliest age that you've moved your chick's from the brooder to the coop? I have six new chicks all less than a week old. I am thinking about incubating a new group tomorrow, which when they hatch will have the first group about a month (4 weeks) old. Using 9 week rule, it will be about the end of January, my biggest challenge is going to be space. Has anyone put theirs outside before being fully feathered? The lowest temp I have seen here has been 20 degree's at night.

I have a heat plate and prefer it over a lamp. I kicked quail outside early with it, no issues. I kept it on 24/7 so they could use as needed.

 

[Michelle Guynn]

Matilda took #1 black silkie pullet today at the Tucson show. I’m so proud of her.

 

[BlueBaby]

Matilda took #1 black silkie pullet today at the Tucson show. I’m so proud of her.

I'm proud of her too! Congratulation's!