Arizona Chickens

[dlayne]

Thanks for the reply about forced vomiting. I didn't realize that it could be unsafe. Everyone online says that's what to do! I'm pretty certain she didn't choke to death or slowly drown. She drank and ate afterward and didn't seem uncomfortable.

Good advice for the future.

Nobody selling any adolescent or mature hens??? Hmmmm. I'd really rather not grow up another chick right now. Lemme know!

I have some teenage pullets if you are interested.. 2 silver and 2 red spangled Hamburgs.. (4-5 months old) PM me if interested.

 

[City farm]

Easy way to separate egg yolk from whites..

 

[LadyKotaDoria]

I used to work in construction, I got a lot of building materials left over. If it was something special order for a job, storing it was not worthwhile option. I was given 100+ ft of 36" 1/2"x1/2" chicken wire. It was a heavy gage. When I ran out I needed just a few more feet. It turned out to be stainless steel. That is why It distroyed several wire cutters, putting notches in them. I found out it was $100.00 for 1 roll special order and specifications in 1989. I was working for a construction company on military bases, no idea what it was for. I can say it was stronger then hardware wire and I will never get my hands on the stuff again. Wish I could.

 

[roostereggs]

What a cute video that is! I will have to show the kids.

 

[City farm]

Well, there's bad/good news and horrible news.  First, back on January 5th I set 20 eggs for hatching in my incubator.  When I candled last night, there are only three developing, but they look like they are coming along nicely.  I've had some major fluctuations in temperature and humidity, being my first time, so I didn't expect an awesome hatch rate, but certainly not that low.  It just dawned on my, as in right this instant, that the mini-fridge may be messing up the environment around it.  It's sitting directly on top of a mini-fridge, with a second one right next to it.  I may have to find a better area to set the incubator.  I have no idea how much variation in temperature that area has.  Stupid me, I should have thought about that ahead of time.  I will up the humidity tomorrow night, which will be day 18, and get ready for hatching shortly!  These are all from Aloha Chickens, so I'll post some photos during and after hatching.  It's our first time, so hopefully it happens when my girls can be available.


The horrible news is that my wife went to the orthopedic surgeon yesterday and she does need surgery.  It's a four to six week recovery period, too.  And here I thought it was going to be an easy one.  To make matters worse, when he went to show her what her knee cap should do on her good leg, he found out it shows the same weaknesses as her bad one and will need the surgery too.  He can't do them both at once, though, so...  Yeah...  We'll have to see about our vacation plans for April.  I'm hoping to get the surgery done immediately and give her about nine weeks to recover enough for a nice little vacation.  Otherwise, it's ten weeks waiting and then another six weeks recovery.  That's a long time for her to be in pain.


Speaking of surgery, Lady, how's Flower doing?  Her surgery is coming up shortly, too.  Send her our best wishes and we pray everything goes well for her!

Oh, wow.. I will text you this supplement that will help tremendously. Our friend had 5, YES, 5 surgeries on his arm.. He had to have X-rays every month & the doctor could not believe the way he recovered this time, I know everyone will have their advice.. I am sure you will do the research on it as well.. Praying for
a speedy recovery for both flower & D.W. :yiipchick

Lady, yeah hope all is well with Flower.. Hope I will see updates in the next few posts..

 

[City farm]

I live in the foothiills of Mingus mountain, next to BLM land and we don't have any trouble with coyotes.  Our only problem is when people don't keep their dogs in their own yard and some get together and roam around causing hate, havoc and discontent.  My neighbors dogs killed one of my best layers and my rooster about 3 months ago.  Dogs kill for the fun of it.  Coyotes usually kill to eat.

I am surprised no one has shot them.. Most people out in the country are usually carrying..

 

[City farm]

Aww, LKD i've always wanted a momma hen, or just a broody hen for that matter. those pics are adorable.
Demo, sorry to hear about your Lady's surgery needs - its good they discovered the other knee problem tho, so it can be repaired as well. best wishes for a smooth recovery,
Aloha chickens are great, they were a really fun project to work on, and so pretty too. some of my favorite chickens turned out to be alohas. have fun.



i still have extra roosters. any takers? the ad got flagged on craigslist, so maybe i'll try that again - i'm afraid of craigslist tho. I know they could end up as dinner and thats logical and acceptable - but the thought of them being used for fighting just terrifies me.

I have put the word out to a few others.. Augh!! I wish we had more room I would take
the darker one in a second...

 

[City farm]

I am pretty sure I have two roosters, and three pullets. I have no guess as to the 6th. It is feathering nicely but still its tails isn't here or there. As for personality..... Who knows? Non of them will be at the bottom of the picking order. The pullets that I started in August/Sept are below Mary's chicks.

I have also noticed that Lucy and Clare are not chased away from her chicks like the others. Some she will let close but watches more closely, then there are girls she will chase away immediately most of the time. Now her chicks are all over the place. Very little fear of anyone.

They are back in the big coop. I have looked at 4 week photos of my past chicks. These are growing faster.

I can't wait to see them in 4 more months!!

 

[City farm]

So my kids have decided that B2 needs to be replaced. They'd like either a Hen who lays dark brown eggs, or another EE who lays blue eggs. To make for even more colorful cartons! We are looking for a close to laying or already laying girl. Marans, Easter Egger, barred rock, ... Something neat and heat tolerant.

PM me if you are near Phoenix (home) or Gilbert (work) with a pullet or hen for sale.

Thanks for always being such a great forum for help, celebration, mourning and community. And even bigger thanks for the kind messages about our first chicken death.

Can't wait to see what you get... Spring time is soooo chick friendly.. Our flock is just so happy right now.. I can only dream..

 

[City farm]

I am sooooo far behind I don't think I can catch up!

I just heard that there is a bill in the state legislature to prevent cities from banning chickens! Wahoo!

God Thank you.. Hallelujah!!
It's about time.. We should be able to ave fresh eggs.. It is so easy..
Their droppings are so good for the earth.. Thank you for posting girl..