Arizona Chickens

[Stynch]

Our flock of SS Hamburgs is on bug patrol this morning after the rain. They're so cute.

Gorgeous flock!

 

[Stynch]

Living social always has discounts passes available.

I've heard of living social, but never checked into it. Guess it's time! Thanks

 

[MrsFitzDarcy]

My new door:

 

[AZ Turkeys]

Lights on for the turkey hens at least 14 hours. I start getting eggs in January and hatch through May.
As to taste...there is no comparison between a heritage turkey and a commercial double breasted turkey. I raise Narragansetts here in Cottonwood and can't grow enough for the holiday market

 

[aviddamy]

Beautiful! I can't wait until mine get big enough to go free range outside. I know it'll come soon enough LOL!

I have one that is weak, but so far everyone has survived. The weak one from a couple of days ago is fine. So now I just need to nurse this one along. I'm forcing it to drink and eat. Its just laying there sleeping a ton, no pasty butt, and I found his rear damp so I assume he's going to the bathroom. So all I can do at this point is keep forcing him to eat and drink and hope for the best.

 

[TLBPsyD]

I see a lot of roosters.

For roosters, look for bigger combs and wattles, pointy curving, shiny feathers by the tail and pointy shiny feathers on the neck.
The last picture is a pullet but I don't really see another one in these pictures. It's hard to tell for sure, though. If you post pictures side and top pictures of each individual it would be easier to tell.

Thanks for you help. Yes, 4 of the 6 red ones look "oily" and their tail feathers are turning down. They also have larger combs and waddles. The white and black one's comb is small, but the feathers are turning down. We will be very disappointed if only 2 of our 7 babies are female. Insert a tear drop here. I "tried" to get you some pics this morning, but they were ready to go hunting for creepy crawlies after that massive storm last night, and would not sit still for a moment. Thanks again for the reply.

 

[desertmarcy]

This tortise is the size you would see in a zoo. Maybe 24" tall and 30" long. His head is about the size of a Beagle's head. It can really move fast too. I think the horses were freaked out that it was running around their pen. It is FAST.
As of now we will build it a pen a bit less luxurious than an Escalade and see if it is happy.

You might ask around your neighbors and see where his home is. Someone is undoubtedly missing him/her and wishing they'd get him back.

 

[desertmarcy]

There's coupons inside of Hickman Egg cartons too. It is expensive. Now hey have an aquarium as well that's real cool.


Found this little guy this morning. Beautiful coloring.

Mediterranean Gecko - if you have outside lights, turn them on at night & you'll see them gathered around the light waiting for bugs. The skin on their feet allow them to climb most surfaces.

No, that is a Western Banded Gecko. Specifically the Tucson Banded Gecko. Pattern is quite different from the Mediterranean Gecko, which is not native to the U.S. but has established itself in small pockets across the west. The Banded Gecko has smooth skin whereas the Med. Gecko has bumps called tubercles on its back. Also the Western Banded Gecko prefers to stay on the ground under cover whereas the Mediterranean climbs walls more and as @ChuskaMtns says will eat bugs attracted to outdoor lights. Nice that they have separate habitats so the Mediterranean Gecko is really not competing with our native gecko.

 

[desertmarcy]

Lights on for the turkey hens at least 14 hours. I start getting eggs in January and hatch through May.
As to taste...there is no comparison between a heritage turkey and a commercial double breasted turkey. I raise Narragansetts here in Cottonwood and can't grow enough for the holiday market

Do you do your own butchering and processing? I do a limited number every year for the holidays. I have not put lights on mine but might try that this next season. When have you been putting the lights on them? About a month before you want eggs?

 

[AZChiknGoddess]

You might ask around your neighbors and see where his home is. Someone is undoubtedly missing him/her and wishing they'd get him back.

I called animal control. Az dept of fish and wildlife and a turtle rescue. Also posted an ad on craigslist and answered an ad for a lost one on craigslist. No one has reported losing one of this size. some smaller ones yes but not this big.