Arizona Chickens

[cactusrota]

Had a fun day at the Safford poultry show yesterday! Someone said there was over 500 birds! I'll have to admit though, every show I go to I get a little dissapointed at the low number of large fowl birds, and how many bantams are serama's are there instead... but oh well. Looking at the cute little call ducks always makes me feel better.
I did enter some of my own birds just for fun and one of my pullets got Best of Breed! There's was only one other person, from NM, that brought Naked Necks, so there wasn't much competition anyways.

 

[Diannastarr]

Had a fun day at the Safford poultry show yesterday! Someone said there was over 500 birds! I'll have to admit though, every show I go to I get a little dissapointed at the low number of large fowl birds, and how many bantams are serama's are there instead... but oh well. Looking at the cute little call ducks always makes me feel better.
I did enter some of my own birds just for fun and one of my pullets got Best of Breed! There's was only one other person, from NM, that brought Naked Necks, so there wasn't much competition anyways.View attachment 1235708 View attachment 1235709 View attachment 1235711 View attachment 1235713 View attachment 1235714 View attachment 1235715

O GOLLY THATS SO WONDERFUL...!!! but dang i didnt even know that show was going on...?gosh....lol.... but maybe next year..? and hay maybe we could all meet ..?? that would be fun.....!!! and make a day of it... just need what date that show would be on again next year...!

 

[Diannastarr]

Had a fun day at the Safford poultry show yesterday! Someone said there was over 500 birds! I'll have to admit though, every show I go to I get a little dissapointed at the low number of large fowl birds, and how many bantams are serama's are there instead... but oh well. Looking at the cute little call ducks always makes me feel better.
I did enter some of my own birds just for fun and one of my pullets got Best of Breed! There's was only one other person, from NM, that brought Naked Necks, so there wasn't much competition anyways i love you pics THANKS for sharing...!!!!View attachment 1235708 View attachment 1235709 View attachment 1235711 View attachment 1235713 View attachment 1235714 View attachment 1235715

 

[BlueBaby]

@cactusrota Good job, and those are looking good! I'm glad that you had fun there. Now, you will have to get more people to compete with the larger bird's!

 

[SonoranChick]

Had a fun day at the Safford poultry show yesterday! Someone said there was over 500 birds! I'll have to admit though, every show I go to I get a little dissapointed at the low number of large fowl birds, and how many bantams are serama's are there instead... but oh well. Looking at the cute little call ducks always makes me feel better.
I did enter some of my own birds just for fun and one of my pullets got Best of Breed! There's was only one other person, from NM, that brought Naked Necks, so there wasn't much competition anyways.View attachment 1235708 View attachment 1235709 View attachment 1235711 View attachment 1235713 View attachment 1235714 View attachment 1235715

How fun! And big congrats! Always exciting to get an award, no matter how small the competition may be. I've always wanted to enter a show but I'm content to just be a spectator for the time being. Thanks for sharing all those photos

 

[cactusrota]

O GOLLY THATS SO WONDERFUL...!!! but dang i didnt even know that show was going on...?gosh....lol.... but maybe next year..? and hay maybe we could all meet ..?? that would be fun.....!!! and make a day of it... just need what date that show would be on again next year...!

It was announced on a few facebook groups. I guess if you aren't on those or active in 4H then you do kinda get left out... I don't think they even changed the sign at the fairgrounds until the last minute... I went last year, but only for like 15 minutes.. I had a really bad headache and all the crowing and squawking made me want to curl up in a corner and die. I'm not really one for getting involved in shows, but some people kept asking me if I was gonna enter some of my birds so I finally gave in and did it. Haha!! I don't know if I'll enter any next year, but ya, it's a cool even to hang out. I'll try to remember to let this group know next year.

 

[cactusrota]

But wait, there's more!!!

I also bought a Malay game fowl trio. My first game fowl. The roo's legs are shorter than they are supposed to be for the breed (I suspect he's not pure..) But that's ok, I'm not wanting them for show or anything. They are a meaty bird just like I've heard. When I got them home and pulled them from their crates they have nice full meaty breasts!!! They'll stay separted until I'm sure they aren't carrying any respiratory problems.. because that seems to be common with chickens I get from other people... Then I think I may put the black legged hen in with my black Naked Neck roo, and the other hen and roo will go in with the rest of the main flock. They're a bit unsocialized, but calming down well enough. Beautiful birds!!!!

 

[cavemanrich]

But wait, there's more!!!

I also bought a Malay game fowl trio. My first game fowl. The roo's legs are shorter than they are supposed to be for the breed (I suspect he's not pure..) But that's ok, I'm not wanting them for show or anything. They are a meaty bird just like I've heard. When I got them home and pulled them from their crates they have nice full meaty breasts!!! They'll stay separted until I'm sure they aren't carrying any respiratory problems.. because that seems to be common with chickens I get from other people... Then I think I may put the black legged hen in with my black Naked Neck roo, and the other hen and roo will go in with the rest of the main flock. They're a bit unsocialized, but calming down well enough. Beautiful birds!!!!View attachment 1236674

Are these chickens from the Aseel ,,, Asil family/breed of chickens???

 

[BlueBaby]

Had a fun day at the Safford poultry show yesterday! Someone said there was over 500 birds! I'll have to admit though, every show I go to I get a little dissapointed at the low number of large fowl birds, and how many bantams are serama's are there instead... but oh well. Looking at the cute little call ducks always makes me feel better.
I did enter some of my own birds just for fun and one of my pullets got Best of Breed! There's was only one other person, from NM, that brought Naked Necks, so there wasn't much competition anyways.View attachment 1235708 View attachment 1235709 View attachment 1235711 View attachment 1235713 View attachment 1235714 View attachment 1235715

What are the white NN's in the pics mixed with? Yes, maybe I'm window shopping again...

 

[SonoranChick]

I have always been interested in the Malay breed. I've seen some photos online and I swear the roosters look like they're taller than me I'm really happy you have acquired some, let us know how they do! They are quite a sight to behold. I need to get this garden project finished because I am seriously itching for some more birds!