Arizona Chickens

[Geranium]

Question about one of my black Australorps. Matilda's comb has some black in it. My other two Australorps have entirely yellow combs. Will Matilda's comb be all red when she's grown, or will it still have black in it?

 

[City farm]

Morning everyone, enjoying the amazing weather in our “city farm” rose garden.. The flock will get the rose petals as a treat once they are about to drop.. spoiled brat’s. They better start laying since they have been free loaders for about 1 month..

 

[SonoranChick]

Question about one of my black Australorps. Matilda's comb has some black in it. My other two Australorps have entirely yellow combs. Will Matilda's comb be all red when she's grown, or will it still have black in it? View attachment 1565192 View attachment 1565195

It will be red. Mine had some little light colored speckles when she was young but she's all red now

 

[BlueBaby]

It's not about luring them to roost. It's about getting them into the coop, so they don't roost in the trees.
Five is still terrifying the Alohas, so they need some convincing to get into the coop with her.

It seem's that your aloha's don't go in because Five isn't letting them go in. You might have to do something with Five.

 

[DesertChic]

Question about one of my black Australorps. Matilda's comb has some black in it. My other two Australorps have entirely yellow combs. Will Matilda's comb be all red when she's grown, or will it still have black in it? View attachment 1565192 View attachment 1565195

It will be red, but it could also retain a hint of the darker pigment. I have a 4 year old Australorp like that. I actually thought at one point, "Oh no! There's mold growing on her comb!" Nope....just pigment.

 

[BlueBaby]

I heard back from @Suzyqschickens . She's ok, and was just gone on a short vacation.

 

[meetthebubus]

Updates:
Cheetah hernia looks healed, no swelling or exposure yay! I recommend if you have that misfortune, vet wrapping the backside while it heals to keep it in.


Mama Rambita and baby chulita are socializing better with everyone, soon I hope they will be integrated.

 

[happylittlechickens]

Any AZ chicken people out there? I am looking for some advice on raising chicks in the desert. I'm in Mesa. Does it get too hot out here? I have four 20 day old chicks, 3 Buff Orps and 1 leghorn. Do we need to do anything special here

I've had chickens in Casa Grande for the last 9 years. I've lost a few older ladies top the heat, but I think it eased just their time

 

[meetthebubus]

@happylittlechickens Welcome to the AZ thread we are all enjoying the weather blessing that is a record for this time of year for AZ

 

[Suzyqschickens]

Yes I am alive and well!!!! Took the kiddos to Durango to ride the Durango/Silverton train for fall break! About froze our butts off and it rained/snowed almost the whole week! My friend took care of my chickes and horses. In payment she got all their eggs! Such a great payoff! My five little babies are growing super fast. I’m thinking maybe all girls too! Miss Foofy has decided they are her babies and has to sleep with them every night and if one starts crying you better watch out she is on a mission!