Arizona Chickens

[Sill]

Nah, the limes are getting ripe, it's margarita time!

Even better!

 

[Sill]

Hey Guys! So I saw a coyote in the neighborhood this morning... And we live pretty inside of our subdivision. My coop is not coyote proof (I know I know). Any suggestions for a quick fix for tonight so I don't pace the way for a chicken buffet??

This might be the way to go. An electric fence.

 

[desertrocks]

Anyone showing at the fair next week??

 

[City farm]

Just checking in as requested I won't repeat what I just wrote in the Introductions subforum, except to say my wife and I have layers, broilers, guinea fowl, and turkeys out here in Tonopah. We have found a few tricks to keep the poultry happy (and alive) during the horrible heat we have been having - didn't loose any this year to the heat!

-Dutch

WoOow, did I miss something ?? Repeat what?.. Been terribly busy.. So..

 

[City farm]

.... Well. .. here is an example of a telltale sign.... (SEE BELOW) Broody when they're laying on some wooden or ceramic eggs lol!

LOL! Yeah...mine tend to develop an affinity for golf balls when they turn broody. I'm not quite sure what they think they'll hatch? Maybe a nice green lawn?

Oh you two are funny!!

 

[City farm]

Hi all just thought I would pop in I have started to follow the FB AZ thread so don't get here to often anymore hope all is well

I don't know how you do it.. FB moves fast.. I think anyway.. What FB? There are so many.. there is not enought time to do both.. So, does it move fast?

 

[City farm]

     You & your friend's & family are invited to BYC SEED BOX EXCHANGE
      SAT. OCT 17th 4-6 P.M. The Knight of Pythians 
      1606 East Apache Boulevard
      Please bring your favorite dish to share & your drink.
      We will do the seed exchange & have a kissing booth. Our dog
      Sammy will be giving out kiss's for 50 cent's per kiss. The
      money will go to the Lodge for use of their facility.
      Bring your extra seed's and zip lock baggies to take home some
      seed's for your garden.. 

I hope y'all can join in on the fun tommorow.. A ton, not really a ton, but thousands of seed's that need to go to a garden.. Who wants the BYC seed box next??? If no one takes it we can host another or a private time, tea in the garden..

 

[City farm]

HI all I have a fun page on FB called chicken holics everything chickens wanted to invite you all https://www.facebook.com/groups/104420409892589/ 

Okay, I might if I ave time. Thx

 

[City farm]

 
Hello! Does anyone have Buff Orpington or any Orpington chicks or pullets planned anytime between now

I can't help you with the Buff Orpingtons but am wondering if you ever sell your eggs.  I'm in Montana at the moment but we're snowbirds and live in Mesa during the winter.  I would love to be able to purchase eggs from someone rather than buy them from the store.  I also miss seeing chickens when I'm in AZ and would count it as a plus if when I could see yours when I buy eggs (if you have any to sell). 

I'm not sure I would buy another Buff Orpington myself.  I have one and she's 8 months old.  So far her face and comb are not even red yet.  She has never shown any interest in the nesting boxes.  Her pink comb is getting a little darker now so hopefully she lays before we leave here in November. 

Oh we do hope to have you join I. Tommorw !!!??? I'm sure someone could bring you some farm fresh egg's?? We have the clones from @Sill
That should be ready any day now!! Pop on over for a cup of tea in the garden..

 

[Sill]

Oh we do hope to have you join I. Tommorw !!!??? I'm sure someone could bring you some farm fresh egg's?? We have the clones from @Sill
That should be ready any day now!! Pop on over for a cup of tea in the garden..

I've got some pullets that are starting to get red in the face but no eggs so far.

My purebred BCM girl is very red. Is this a trait of this breed? She's a few weeks older than the other pullets but at the same age they were no where near as red. She is from @desertmarcy stock, so is from show lines. Maybe they color up better?