Quote:I have seen that as well which is fine by me, no roosters and a limited number of hens ok. My issue is that I cant find ANY information for the Sierra Vista City limits specifically. One more day then I can call them!!!I've been looking into Brahmas, Cochin, and Ameraucana. I don't know a lot yet but I'm looking for a very friendly breed that can tolerate the hot Arizona weather and some cold too. The Ameraucana of these three seem to be the best layers of the three. (Will only be raising for eggs and pets). If anyone has any other breed suggestions let me know.
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I have read from other post, that most of the restrictions are not so much on the hens but on the roos because of crowing.
Also quick question for all you hot weather dwellers.Is it better to build a coop that seals up tight and is insulated with an evaporitive cooler set up in the summer? Or should I go for something that is nice and ventilated? The location I have pick out is pretty shady so there is that as well.
Definitely shady and well ventilated. Insulated, sealed coops are bad news in summer when the power goes out. They are also bad news in winter, when condensation and humidity buildup can cause lots of health problems.
For breeds so far I have Barred rocks, Sex links, Hatching Marans 4 types and have Isbars coming soon. Oh yes Cornish pure bred not Cornish X. I will be ordering some Cochins in a week or two the blue and partridge unless some of you have some ava. I am doing the Cochins because they go broody well and I can use them to hatch other eggs.
I think it was an Australorp, but it could also be from one of my Barred Rocks.I was so surprised to see it in the nesting box that at first I just stared at it, trying to process in my brain the appearance of a "real" egg next to the wooden "training eggs" I'd placed in the box. Then I started giggling like a lunatic, which pretty much scared my entire flock into running to the other end of the run as they eyed me warily.
Can't wait to see what color their egg's will be.. We won't get any from a isbar hen for at least 4-5 months. But the SWA comb is turning red.. Turquoise egg's...awesomefinally [@=/u/324236/lacymorgan]@lacymorgan[/@] I can upload the photo of the Wheaten Ameraucana, isbar, cream Legbar/ mix eggs.
they look gorgeous I have some Isbar chicks ordered. Should get them in early April
The Isbar hens will only be 2 to 4 weeks old when I get them so it will be awhile to see the eggs. Waiting is so hard....Can't wait to see what color their egg's will be.. We won't get any from a isbar hen for at least 4-5 months. But the SWA comb is turning red.. Turquoise egg's...
Where is the hidden video when you wish you could rewind & watch..
I remember how excited I was when I got my first egg........... I still get a thrill and talk to my girls and thank them........ Hubby already told me that when they are to old to lay, that's just to bad, they are officially pets...... not for the stew pot....I'm just glad my husband hasn't set up the camera system yet. The last thing I need is for video of my first chicken egg dancing to make it to the internet.
