Arizona Chickens

[DesertChickens1]

All my breeds seem to do well together. They all were raised for chicks together and now they're almost a year old and I've never seen them pick on one another. My polish hen likes to be bossy (which is really funny because she has to jump up to peck the rooster and a couple hens) But I've never had to remove anyone because of pecking order problems

 

[City farm]

 
After 3 months of building and preparing I am ready for chicks.  I really only wanted to start with about 6; however, I am having trouble getting less than 15 before June.  I want specific breeds and don't want to wait three more months!  Any ideas?

What breed(s) are you looking to get and where are you buying them from? Do you want started chicks, or do you want to hatch your own? There are a few local breeders for some breeds that might help you get started with better quality birds than you would get from one of the big hatcheries. 

she is right, quality does matter. There are local breeders depending what area you live in.

* I wish local hatcheries carried my Salmon Favorelle. I could use at least 3 more of her. I talk her and she conversates back. She's easy going and let's me handle her. Unfortunately I have to order her breed, from Texas. I'm absolutely dreading that. I don't wanna loose any hens via transport. *

you're supposed to be a local breeder that starts with the P out in the West Valley, west of Phoenix. Does anybody remember their name???

Put the no crow collar on big boy. He is in the coop, probably very upset that he can't sleep..

:cd other chicken news;

Cheryl, that is sitting on the egg's from [@=/u/280887/moms3cuties]@moms3cuties[/@]

Kicked out a BCM egg.. " little BCM" egg.. It was cold to the touch.. So that one might not make it..

I hope he does OK with it.  I know it's quite an adjustment for them.  If he only knew the alternative...

So true
He is in the front yard if you want to come by and get him. He is easy to pick up and a very sweet boy. So far I have not heard him crow with the collar. He has a gurgle sound, as though he is trying.. He is much quieter than the girls..

......remind me,, what kind of roo is he?

bielefelder

 

[cyborg]

BIGFOOT -- FLOCK GUARDIAN

 

[DesertChic]

BIGFOOT -- FLOCK GUARDIAN

Bigfoot is a very impressive and beautiful big boy!

 

[moms3cuties]

All my breeds seem to do well together. They all were raised for chicks together and now they're almost a year old and I've never seen them pick on one another. My polish hen likes to be bossy (which is really funny because she has to jump up to peck the rooster and a couple hens) But I've never had to remove anyone because of pecking order problems

....very lucky for you!!
my 1 Easter Egger named,"beauty," as she was a beautiful hen, I gave away to my friend because she would not stop pecking/picking on the birds and and pulling feathers out of them and make them cry.! She was good about chasing the sparrows out of the food too but I couldn't stand to hear the other hens cry when she would pull their feathers out.

 

[City farm]

After 3 months of building and preparing I am ready for chicks.  I really only wanted to start with about 6; however, I am having trouble getting less than 15 before June.  I want specific breeds and don't want to wait three more months!  Any ideas?

We have chicks from different places.. If you decide to order from a hatchery someone might go in on them with you.. Or find a local breeder and see what they have, or hatch out egg's in a incubator.. Chicken math is a real thing.. I will look for the YouTube video that decribes it better.. What breeds do you want?

 

[City farm]

* I wish local hatcheries carried my Salmon Favorelle. I could use at least 3 more of her. I talk her and she conversates back. She's easy going and let's me handle her. Unfortunately I have to order her breed, from Texas. I'm absolutely dreading that. I don't wanna loose any hens via transport. *

I have wanted that breed as well.. Did you hand raise her?

 

[City farm]

Hi,
I am in Tucson, Arizaon, and I was wondering if any bodies chickens are laying? I have 11 pullers that are about 7 months old, and they arnt laying!. Why!?

By the way, they are 3 RHR, 2 black austrolorps, 2 ameraucanas, 1 buff orp, 1 red sex link, 1 white leghorn, and 1 blue cochin.

Have you tried THREATINNG them??

 

[moms3cuties]

how's everyone doing with the rain tonight? It's great for my fruit trees in my yard and so my lawn greens up in the back by the chickens!

 

[moms3cuties]

Hi,
I am in Tucson, Arizaon, and I was wondering if any bodies chickens are laying? I have 11 pullers that are about 7 months old, and they arnt laying!. Why!?

By the way, they are 3 RHR, 2 black austrolorps, 2 ameraucanas, 1 buff orp, 1 red sex link, 1 white leghorn, and 1 blue cochin.

Have you tried THREATINNG them??

....
... that's a Good one @City farm!!