Arizona Chickens

[desertmarcy]

I have been removing the chicken feed at night so the bunnies can't eat it. I go out most nights and give them a carrot. One has a hurt leg but seems to be ok. We have one loose that I can't catch, little buger. Surprisingly the chickens aren't that interested in the rabbit food. Still trying to figure out how I'll feed the girls the FF. Right now I'm fermenting in a 5 gal bucket and filling up a large dog dish a few times a day. Trying to settle on a feeding method but with FF it's a little different. What does everyone that does FF use? I want this enclosure to be very unique and fun as its where I live and work and we have clients come by so it's a good welcomer and entertainer for kids if done right. That's my goal. I thought about a Little hanging trough to where only they can get to it. If I had a pan to hang with interchangeable plastic or stainless steel pans that fit into it, then I could ferment in 7 different containers, 1 for each day of the week and have a steady rotation. Ideas?
Man I feel bad this happened. I'd be crushed and depressed for a bit. I know it takes a lot of effort besides money to get where you were. I'm serious when I say that if the trap doesn't work and te geography is right I'll bring my dog and we'll see what we do about whatever it is. You have some dogs too right, we can handle it. Anything I can do to help, please ask.

Thank you for your offer. I do not have dogs and with the set up the way it is, a dog on the property might not have helped since it came from the perimeter property line; a dog would have had to be inside that pen to provide protection. I've considered LGDs, but really don't want to complicate my life any more than it already is plus DP is not a dog person. And I understand the LGDs do bark quite a bit and that is not acceptable here.

 

[mom-to-5]

Looks like we have a leghorn roo, although I got them as sexed chicks, ugh! Any takers?

The kids like him but we are in the burbs and can't keep a roo.
He is 7 weeks yesterday. I'm in Mesa.

 

[K9Dave]

Thank you for your offer. I do not have dogs and with the set up the way it is, a dog on the property might not have helped since it came from the perimeter property line; a dog would have had to be inside that pen to provide protection. I've considered LGDs, but really don't want to complicate my life any more than it already is plus DP is not a dog person. And I understand the LGDs do bark quite a bit and that is not acceptable here.

I wasn't suggesting that you get a dog. I was suggesting that we come over and do a little hunting of our own at night. Lol

 

[Beckyhsinglsc]

Quote: Do you have extra to sell?

 

[Beckyhsinglsc]

My 16 wk old BA roo crowed this morning. He sounds like he's saying "I'm a Rooooo".

I'm hoping my neighbors won't mind and my husband won't notice.

He is a beautiful, sweet boy and I would love to keep him. He's all black, even his legs, and when the sun hits his feathers they shine purple and green. He is still scared of the hens and even lets his BR "sister" boss him around. We'll see what happens as he grows up.

 

[ChuskaMtns]

Anyone planning on going or showing at the state fair next week? Poultry show is 15th to the 19th. I'm going on Wednesday when they have the discount if you bring 3 cans of food.

 

[LadyKotaDoria]

Found this, thought I would share it.

The Texas fair was overall disappointing. I do not know if I just missed part of it. Hope LA will be better.

 

[ChuskaMtns]

My 16 wk old BA roo crowed this morning.  He sounds like he's saying "I'm a Rooooo". 

I'm hoping my neighbors won't mind and my husband won't notice. 

He is a beautiful, sweet boy and I would love to keep him.  He's all black, even his legs, and when the sun hits his feathers they shine purple and green.  He is still scared of the hens and even lets his BR "sister" boss him around.  We'll see what happens as he grows up.

I don't understand how anyone would mind the sound of roosters crowing. Much better than the sound of blaring horns in traffic, sirens, ear shatteringly loud music, the general din of crowded cities, et al.
Your rooster's crow sounds adorable! Record it, his pitch will change just like teenage boys do.

 

[moms3cuties]

 

My chickens are not keeping up with us right now.  I have 1 with chicks, 3 molting and my young ones haven't started laying yet. That leaves me with only 2 current layers! Does anyone have some extra eggs to sell? I can travel to Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler.


I'm looking for organic, free-range, corn and soy free eggs.

mine range free (I do not own a coop) and I do feed them organic soy free feed, but I'm not sure if it's corn free, I can't remember and I would have to check the bags.

 

Do you have extra to sell?  

Yes! PM me if you'd like to.

My 16 wk old BA roo crowed this morning.  He sounds like he's saying "I'm a Rooooo". 

I'm hoping my neighbors won't mind and my husband won't notice. 

He is a beautiful, sweet boy and I would love to keep him.  He's all black, even his legs, and when the sun hits his feathers they shine purple and green.  He is still scared of the hens and even lets his BR "sister" boss him around.  We'll see what happens as he grows up.

how sweet, and so funny when they do that, right huh? Lol

Found this, thought I would share it.

The Texas fair was overall disappointing. I do not know if I just missed part of it. Hope LA will be better.

 

[dlayne]

My first Grandchickies hatched! Aren't they cute?! Also, my olive eggers started laying

I'm way to excited...