Arizona Chickens

[ArizonaChirke]

We are just east of Mountainview……….

not quite Gold Canyon

 

[Mikey D]

Howdy Folks!

I know I know - it's been a while.

To coin a metaphor, I've cut it in half and am now burning all 4 ends.

However, the control tower has approved getting a few (she said ten, it may be a few more, like 25) new peepers.

So here I am!

Anyone have any Appenzeller Spitzhaubens?

 

[City farm]

I'm going to pick up a Marans and an Ameraucana from Mahonri tomorrow, and I was feeling all happy because I'd have *all* the egg colors.  Then I saw this webpage.

http://www.chickencolours.com/pagina17.html




Now I want pink!  And purple!  Who is with me?

I only took a quick peek.. To tired to check it out..
But yes to purple?? PM me & let's talk..

 

[jeepgirl13]

I just read the egg color link and wanted to say i have seen pink eggs! One of the hens at the ranch lays them. i thought this was normal as she has a ton of mixes up there.

 

[Demosthine]

Anyone have any Appenzeller Spitzhaubens?

Oh, good heavens! What's with everybody and the insane hair jobs? Do NOT let my wife see those. First, she had to have Silkies, which she got. Now, she really wants those Smooth Sizzles. You know, the one that looks like a beautiful monsoon storm? I can easily forsee this being her post-Sizzle desire. Yeesh. Is there no end to the madness?!?

I'm teasing you, of course. It's just the classic definition of "chicken math" for her.

 

[City farm]

Howdy Folks!

I know I know - it's been a while.

To coin a metaphor, I've cut it in half and am now burning all 4 ends.

However, the control tower has approved getting a few (she said ten, it may be a few more, like 25) new peepers.

So here I am!

Anyone have any Appenzeller Spitzhaubens?

Yeah I feel the same. It is always something... Don't have that chicken.. We almost added that to the order from Meyer this week..
We ended up with a majority vote for polish..

Miss seeing your photos & daily activities from your flock..

 

[Demosthine]

The building of the new coop continues. I have to create a name for it, though. I'm at quite the loss. Since it's at the end of my side yard, walled in by two fences and the house, I was thinking the "Dead End Henhouse," but that's got a bit of a dark side to it. And then there's the Coop-de-Sac, but it just doesn't have the same ring to it.

Anyway, I dug out the flooring so that it goes about a foot below the lower frame of the front wall. That should be more than enough space for the deep litter method. Now, to go out, cut a few more pieces and complete the cross braces for the roost. Oh, and I ordered the pressure reducer today from QC Supply, so that I can run it directly from my water main to the nipples. No more buckets in the main coop. It's adjustable from 3psi to 10psi. Since it'll be mounted down near the floor and the water line will run upwards, that'll reduce the water pressure roughly 1/2psi per foot. Currently, my nipples are lopsided. One set is at 12" above the coop floor, while the other set is at 18". I plan on having the main coop at 12", 18" and 24". That should reduce my pressure by 1psi, 1/2psi and 2psi. Since the coop floor will vary by roughly 6" over the year, I need to have several options. Besides, that will better accommodate the chicks, Silkies, and full size chickens. Not everyone drinks at the same height.

Guess I better get back to it. I'm burning daylight here.

 

[Beckyhsinglsc]

Howdy Folks!

I know I know - it's been a while.

To coin a metaphor, I've cut it in half and am now burning all 4 ends.

However, the control tower has approved getting a few (she said ten, it may be a few more, like 25) new peepers.

So here I am!

Anyone have any Appenzeller Spitzhaubens?

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

Howdy Folks!

I know I know - it's been a while.

To coin a metaphor, I've cut it in half and am now burning all 4 ends.

However, the control tower has approved getting a few (she said ten, it may be a few more, like 25) new peepers.

So here I am!

Anyone have any Appenzeller Spitzhaubens?

Long time no see Mikey D!!! Glad to see you are still alive and kick'n. Missed seeing you around here. Are you done with the remodel?

 

[Arizonachicken]

Howdy Folks!

I know I know - it's been a while.

To coin a metaphor, I've cut it in half and am now burning all 4 ends.

However, the control tower has approved getting a few (she said ten, it may be a few more, like 25) new peepers.

So here I am!

Anyone have any Appenzeller Spitzhaubens?

MIKEY D! So glad you're back!