Arizona Chickens

[FeatherPugs]

So How do I convince her to get out of the nesting box...
It's actually probably one of the coolest spots in the yard.
But I don't want to take a chance....
My husband has been taking her out to make sure she eats, but she just goes right back in.
She's barely 6mos old, and just started laying on 4/22,
I'm surprised that she got broody so young... how often does that mean I'll have to deal with this? None of my other hens seem to have any inclination to brood.

I use a wire dog cage to break a broody. I put the cage in the chicken area under the all-day shade. I make sure there is nothing in the cage because you need the cool on the hen. There's food and water in the cage and I have a small plant saucer that I fill with ice to help her stay cool. I also put a couple baby aspirin in the water to help break her baby fever! I keep her there day and night until she quits going to the nest box. I just broke a broody and I caught her relatively early so it only took 2 days. One time I didn't catch my sweet Aussie soon enough and it was 5 or 6 days in the cage. It could take longer if your hen has been broody longer. I let them out at morning feed to see if they stay out of the nest box and if not put them right back in. It works.

 

[azurbanclucker]

^^^ For some reason this solution reminds me of Col. Klink putting Col Hogan's guys "In the cooooolerrrrrrr!"

 

[BlueBaby]

I'm sorry for your loss of your rooster. Did you get another one to replace him?

 

[FeatherPugs]

If you are looking for rooster replacements I have three (who were supposed to be pullets!) that need to go. 1 Cuckoo Marans (I really wanted this one to be a hen!), 1 Welsummer and 1 EE - I'm more than willing to rehome. Otherwise they are going to freezer camp.

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Graduation has come and gone and my move is getting closer! My dad and I start on the road Sunday. I still have a few more things to pack but luckily my pile of things that need to go with me is small! The rest of the stuff will go on a truck with my parent's things when they move at the end of July.

Looks like I am just in time for HOT weather! Lol!

Enjoy some pictures from graduation!

 

[azurbanclucker]

Hottest day of the year so far in the central deserts. Keep an eye on your flock and keep 'em cool.

 

[CatNtheRoost]

Hey everyone,

Benson, Az here. Have my very first flock of chickens and ducks, I'm seeing a lot of controversy on the best way to keep my feathered friends cool. They have plenty of shade and automatic waterers, plus the ducks have a wading pool. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[BlueBaby]

Graduation has come and gone and my move is getting closer! My dad and I start on the road Sunday. I still have a few more things to pack but luckily my pile of things that need to go with me is small! The rest of the stuff will go on a truck with my parent's things when they move at the end of July.

Looks like I am just in time for HOT weather! Lol!

Enjoy some pictures from graduation!

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Thank's for sharing! Good luck with your move!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hey everyone,

Benson, Az here. Have my very first flock of chickens and ducks, I'm seeing a lot of controversy on the best way to keep my feathered friends cool. They have plenty of shade and automatic waterers, plus the ducks have a wading pool. Any advice is appreciated.

You could also put up a misting system set up on a timer where it won't flow into the coop.

 

[FeatherPugs]

Welcome @CatNtheRoost! Is Benson cooler than Tucson? Maybe you have done plenty. I have misters BUT we saw 109 today and hotter tomorrow. Are your auto waterers cool water? Chickens don't like warm/hot water and won't drink - you want them to drink. I have water pans (oil pans from WalMart) in the shade - water stays cool and the hens stand in them as well. Yep means cleaning everyday. But it does work. Again welcome!