Arizona Chickens

[pipemum]

Ooooo, photos? They sound beautiful..
I have found when introducing it is best to let free range in a large area.. We keep our in a run the length of our home.. Then open up the back yard around 4:30..
They just put themselves to bed., lock up the gate and so far no miss haps when we have integrated other hens..
. Our Moma hen Cheryl and the babies are in a screen'd in tractor in the run..

I let the hens co-mingle the other day and 2-3 of the other hens went right for Cheryl. It was awful!! Cheryl can not see, her feathers are like a polish.. She
is the lowest in the pecking order. I plan on cutting all of her top feathers in the next few days.. The babies need to get a bit bigger.. Then we will open up the gates..

My silkie-polish mix has been raising some meat chickens for the past 5 weeks. She's been separated from the flock since then, but they all 'free-range' together. One barred rock, I'm guessing it's the brat Daisy Mae, lol, goes after the silkie everytime. It really is awful. She's tiny compared to the barred rock, and the barred rock really chases her down. The silkie's topknot isn't in her eyes, so she can see fairly well, but the barred rock goes after her when her head is down pecking at scratch. Occasionally, I'll see the barred rock chase after her and I get in there and whoop at her with my 5-gallon bucket lid. I hope I can get the little silkie back in the flock without a huge issue. She can't raise chicks indefinitely!

 

[Demosthine]

Thanks to Petra, who delivered a whole bunch of roosters to me today! Some of them are pure bred, there is a black Ameraucana, a Black Copper Marans a Buttercup and a HUGE, gorgeous New Hampshire. I am going to process them tomorrow, but if anyone wants one of them for a flock husband AND can pick them up tomorrow or Monday, I can hold them. I absolutely cannot keep them more than a day or so, though.

All five of the roosters were pure bred. It's absolutely devastating to me that they are going to the crock, especially the Black Copper and New Hampshire. Those to were both phenomenal flock protectors and did an amazing job caring for everyone, including the rabbits. When we had the one doe attack her kits, it was the Black Copper (Ninja), that bolted in between the two in order to protect the kit. The doe backed down awfully fast and the New Hampshire (Captain Morgan) stepped in on the other side to keep her corralled in place while we rescued both babies. But it was far beyond our control and I can not thank everyone enough for stepping up to help. The Ameraucanas were from Padilla's Peeps, which is supposed to be the best breeder in the Nation for them.

Very kind words.. They would of done the same for any of us.. They are a really great family.. Hopefully when they have more time they can
get another flock..

If it weren't for Arizonachciken, ladydoria,& AzKat the chickens would of not found a home.. It was a team effort.. That is how us
chicken folk roll.. Can't pick your family, but you can pick even better dearest friends...

God sends us blessings from above.. Amen

Yes, thank you, thank you and thank you again for all who helped out.

I will post more pics of my little peeps from Flowers girls and Angle. I not not had anyone interested in the 7 peeps that I am fostering. I think now they are Production Red/Red Star, do not know the 3 white ones are. Please let me know, I am fostering so they are free to good home.

Please some come PM about the 7 Foster Chicks. I really not prepared to take care of them, I do not have them with the 4 peeps. They are still in quarantine. This coming week end will be perfect for some one to pick up chicks that have been watched. I need the brooder pen for my little ones. They are free, and so fair seem healthy. I will be powdering them tomorrow when I get home. Had planed on to day, but it just didn't happen.


Also, I need help in cleaning up my back yard. I have a lot of weeds my girls will not eat, imposable to pull up and I will not poison resort to poison yet. I need to fill the back of my truck with dump stuff, get the chicken pen cleaned up and composting, I have to get my work shop area cleaned up as well. I have been pledged with noise bleeds, go to my profile, the last 3 in FAMILY ALBUM, I will be erasing them in a week or so, to see what I am talking about, inappropriate to post. Trying to clean out and up wreckage left from depression. It is really funny. Anyone that is familiar with it and how it works, it makes no sense at all. I have normal depression right now, anyone normal person would, but I know it has an end, I know why I feel as I do, most of all I can be and am being comforted. The other is like a Steven King Fog Bank rolling in and destroying, you are helpless, only no heart or heroine..

Please let me know if anyone can help.... Bring weed Wacker's, machetes and whatever else you might think to clear the jungle. I have plants going to seed, so I can offer people 'pick your own seeds'. I will be closing in my garden, there may be some salvageable stuff I have you may be able to use. Planing last week end of the month, or the first on April. My mom's memorial is the 13th of April, I have a need to have it done by them. Actually, I am available when you are.

Not that it matters, since I saw that they were picked up, but the yellow ones were breeder-quality Production Reds that are said to do very, very well and get to be great sized. The darker ones were leghorns and are also supposed to be great layers. They all came from the Tractor Supply Company in Wickenburg.

I will see about coming out Saturday some to help you out. It's the least I can do after you coming to the rescue of my flock.

for those that had inquired, all of the rabbits have been rescued from Demo's home today.

Yay, thank you! No idea where the last hen disappeared to, but there's no telling with me being out of commission for a week. If you process any of the older ones, let me know how they taste. None of our feeders had grown large enough to try, so I'm extremely curious to find out what they taste like.

 

[LadyKotaDoria]

I am trying to post off my phone.

The little ones went I hope to a good home. Boy they are lively little guys, their crops all ways full. Had another noise bleed, back to ER. I was trying to clean up in the living room. It is really bad. To much activity and it bleeds. I think I am going to try to get away after the memorial. Go someplace with humidity.

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flock with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog play peI am trying to post off my phone.

The little ones went I hope to a good home. Boy they are lively little guys, their crops all ways full. Had another noise bleed, back to ER. I was trying to clean up in the living room. It is really bad. To much activity and it bleeds. I think I am going to try to get away after the memorial. Go someplace with humidity.

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flochttp://m.campingworld.com/rvsales/Used-RVs-Motorhomes/page2k with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog n and make a cover for it. I plan on driving no more then 300 miles in a day. The girls should adjust. At lest one will be one of Angles, start with 4 and see how it goes. I am trying to post off my phone.

The little ones went I hope to a good home. Boy they are lively little guys, their crops all ways full. Had another noise bleed, back to ER. I was trying to clean up in the living room. It is really bad. To much activity and it bleeds. I think I am going to try to get away after the memorial. Go someplace with humidity.

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flochttp://m.campingworld.com/rvsales/Used-RVs-Motorhomes/page2k with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog play pen.

This is hard to type, I have one line and realy hard to edit.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

Demosthine, I'm sorry you're having to go through this rough patch, it sounds terrible. I hope you can get back to raising birds and rabbits soon. I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

LKD, I think you've now had your fair share of hardships. I hope it all turns around for you soon. The stolen ipad is just adding insult to injury. Posting with an iphone must be excruciatingly difficult. I'll be sending good thoughts your way too!

 

[Stynch]

@ Demosthine - You and yours have been in our prayers ever since we heard that you had were going through a tough time. Not knowing specifics, I can only say that I hope and pray that any losses you suffered were material and that you and your family are all safe and sound. Godspeed as you recover from this.

 

[rockmissjess]

I am trying to post off my phone.

The little ones went I hope to a good home. Boy they are lively little guys, their crops all ways full. Had another noise bleed, back to ER. I was trying to clean up in the living room. It is really bad. To much activity and it bleeds. I think I am going to try to get away after the memorial. Go someplace with humidity.

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flock with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog play peI am trying to post off my phone.

The little ones went I hope to a good home. Boy they are lively little guys, their crops all ways full. Had another noise bleed, back to ER. I was trying to clean up in the living room. It is really bad. To much activity and it bleeds. I think I am going to try to get away after the memorial. Go someplace with humidity.

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flochttp://m.campingworld.com/rvsales/Used-RVs-Motorhomes/page2k with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog n and make a cover for it. I plan on driving no more then 300 miles in a day. The girls should adjust. At lest one will be one of Angles, start with 4 and see how it goes. I am trying to post off my phone.

The little ones went I hope to a good home. Boy they are lively little guys, their crops all ways full. Had another noise bleed, back to ER. I was trying to clean up in the living room. It is really bad. To much activity and it bleeds. I think I am going to try to get away after the memorial. Go someplace with humidity.

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flochttp://m.campingworld.com/rvsales/Used-RVs-Motorhomes/page2k with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog play pen.

This is hard to type, I have one line and realy hard to edit.

why not come up here to the prescott area... its very nice here and it doesnt get too hot and doesnt get too cold... :/

 

[kpgoldstar]

I am looking for a small camper, that a 1/2 ton can pull. Then I have to build a coop to mount on the tail of the camper. But at first
in the back of my pickup. There is someone that travels with 6 BO for the past 2 yrs. another guy has a small flock with harnesses and a boarder collie. I will not be the only crazy out there. I will make a 6 hen coop, on wheels to roll down a ramp. Use a commercial dog play peI am trying to post off my phone.

I have a camper for sale. I just PMd you.

 

[pipemum]

LKD, this is so not a historical fact...but, in my Madeline books, the gypsies travel with chickens in the back of their caravan camper! It was super common to travel with chickens and other livestock at one point. Just not so much now!

Demosthine, hope things start looking up soon. Sending good thoughts your way.

 

[City farm]

How many of you would be interested in learning to caponize? A possibility of a teacher coming out this summer to do a clinic; Trying to get an idea of how many folks would sign up for something like that and how much would you be willing to pay to learn?

Yeah maybe.

 

[City farm]

HERES THE HOUSE...when we first moved in.. If you can see the UGLY rose bushes than are there.. i removed all those.. and that big tree is going to have to be removed this year by the front door its breaking the water lines.. AFTER THE RAINS...after removing the rose bushes..you can see my lilies in the front bed there... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ SOME OF THE PLANTS I BROUGHT WITH ME... ^^^^^ MY BEAUTIFUL STARGAZER LILIES THAT I PAID A ARM AND A LEG FOR I ONLY SAW THEM BLOOM WHEN WE FIRST GOT HERE...THEY ARE STILL IN THE GROUND.. (BELOW) the blooms are as big or bigger than your hand and they smell wonderful..they are my favorite flower.. (yes these are actual pictures of my lilies) So you can understand when they were about to bloom last year and the javalinas came by and ate them...i was IRRATE!

Nice, lots to work with... We have a few Canis Lillie's, hope that this summer will bring a large bloom.. Got the large one as a gift the end of last year..