Arizona Chickens

[cavemanrich]

I don't have either Barred Rock or Dominique so without looking on the breed list of traits I wouldn't know the diff.

I agree with you. I cant tell the difference. Unless you are a breeder of one or the other, to the common observer they look same. Many chickens differ breed simply by the color of their feet. Or comb type/shape.

 

[CaroleW]

When would be considered the best time to get chicks during the year? We have a few house renovations we want to get done before we start any new projects so I’m wondering what time next year would be best to add a few hens to the flock.

IN PHOENIX... I would get them as soon as they are available (like Jan or Feb from a local breeder/flock keeper if possible) because it's so mild and you won't have to baby them in the heat when they are just baby chicks - they will be more able to stand the heat if they are a few months old by the time it heats up in April.

 

[DesertGrrl]

I just ordered 5 more chicks from Ideal.
I hope they arrive alright.

 

[BlueBaby]

I just ordered 5 more chicks from Ideal.
I hope they arrive alright.

What breed did you order?

 

[Suzyqschickens]

Just put 32 more eggs in the incubator

 

[BlueBaby]

Just put 32 more eggs in the incubator

See? I told you that you were going to become a hatch-a-holic!

 

[springvalley123]

I just ordered 5 more chicks from Ideal.
I hope they arrive alright.

Fingers crossed for your chicks!
I'm about to either order, or get from Cal Ranch in Prescott, if they still have some. I really like Hoover's, but their regional DC is Minneapolis, so if I order I'll probably go with Privetts in NM.

 

[BlueBaby]

Fingers crossed for your chicks!
I'm about to either order, or get from Cal Ranch in Prescott, if they still have some. I really like Hoover's, but their regional DC is Minneapolis, so if I order I'll probably go with Privetts in NM.

Privetts would be the better choice since they are closer so the chick's won't have as far to go.

 

[springvalley123]

Well I went to Cal-Ranch up here in Prescott because I know they carry Hoover's birds. They actually are/were winding down for the season. They had a zillion midnight majesty maran, a few barred rock, and a few ISA brown/golden sex link. I bought a dozen of the midnight majesty. They said pullets, but you can see two with yellow dots on heads and some barring/white on wings. As adults the males are barred, and the females black with some red peaking through (like black sex links). The store employee really likes/knows the birds, he said these girls are two weeks old. I asked for cleaner legs (my preference, as there is *some* maran in these birds) and darker heads when the employee was picking them for me.

This is a new brooder setup for me, in our new place. It's in the laundry room, which is temperature controlled along with the rest of the house, but not as well... There is a mama heating pad off camera. The giant-looking mesh is critter fence with about 1 inch openings. the openings are smaller than the baby's heads. I bought a dozen (half price), and am gifting 3 to the lady who cared for my andalusians during my move.

 

[BlueBaby]

Well I went to Cal-Ranch up here in Prescott because I know they carry Hoover's birds. They actually are/were winding down for the season. They had a zillion midnight majesty maran, a few barred rock, and a few ISA brown/golden sex link. I bought a dozen of the midnight majesty. They said pullets, but you can see two with yellow dots on heads and some barring/white on wings. As adults the males are barred, and the females black with some red peaking through (like black sex links). The store employee really likes/knows the birds, he said these girls are two weeks old. I asked for cleaner legs (my preference, as there is *some* maran in these birds) and darker heads when the employee was picking them for me.

This is a new brooder setup for me, in our new place. It's in the laundry room, which is temperature controlled along with the rest of the house, but not as well... There is a mama heating pad off camera. The giant-looking mesh is critter fence with about 1 inch openings. the openings are smaller than the baby's heads. I bought a dozen (half price), and am gifting 3 to the lady who cared for my andalusians during my move.View attachment 2398273

They are cute, but will grow so fast. They should keep you busy for a while, though!