Arizona Chickens

[DesertChic]

This sounds horrible to say, but this is another reason I'm not interested in ever getting NPIP certified. It's just another way for the authorities to have a registered list of poultry keepers to pick on when they feel like it.

Me too. I'd looked into it at one point and decided that I'd rather quietly go about my business here without the government knowing I exist.

 

[BlueBaby]

How do you do a flush?

What part are you trying to flush?

 

[FeatherPugs]

@BlueBaby I believe @Michelle Guynn is talking about the epsom salt flush @DesertChic recommended. My internet is wonky again and I can't afford the Mifi!

 

[BlueBaby]

@FeatherPugs You mean like this?
https://www.gardenbetty.com/the-spa-treatment-for-sick-chickens/

 

[FeatherPugs]

@BlueBaby - I really don't know but seems like the syringe and epsom salt water is what @DesertChic is talking about.

 

[BlueBaby]

@BlueBaby - I really don't know but seems like the syringe and epsom salt water is what @DesertChic is talking about.

Well, I hope that @Michelle Guynn was able to figure out how to make the correct solution then to help Matilda.

 

[starri33]

I'm with the rest of you, the government is in my life enough, I don't need them snooping around my coop.. I watch my flock and God forbid if it looked like something was seriously wrong, then I'd take care of it myself.

 

[m1chelle1]

Hello! AZ Residents, i need your help!!

My sister and brother in law live in Phoenix, and I am in the process of considering locations within 2 or so hours of Phoenix. I prefer the closer the better. My issue: i just dont understand how anyone in the "greater Phoenix area" can pasture raise their birds. Im from the pacific northwest, so i take things like rain and grass for granted, but i know that grass doesnt typically grow naturally in that area. Or am i wrong? And im not necessarily planning on planting normal "turf" or "grass" for my chickens, id want to plant useful vegetation (dandelions, clover, wild grasses, etc) forage that a chicken would like and eat in nature. But something that's Native to the Phoenix area. Im just drawing a huge blank on what can be done and am wondering what you all do? Something cost effective, im not into planting a bunch of grass and then having to water it 10 times a day to keep it alive, if you get what im saying. And im thinking a larger amount of chickens, so money would be a huge factor here. Any and all advice would be appreciated, im just at a loss as to how i would do this in that area!

I am also considering Prescott, Prescott Valley areas. I was told grass does grow naturally there, does anyone have any insight into this area too?? Same questions as above.

thanks all!!
M

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello! AZ Residents, i need your help!!

My sister and brother in law live in Phoenix, and I am in the process of considering locations within 2 or so hours of Phoenix. I prefer the closer the better. My issue: i just dont understand how anyone in the "greater Phoenix area" can pasture raise their birds. Im from the pacific northwest, so i take things like rain and grass for granted, but i know that grass doesnt typically grow naturally in that area. Or am i wrong? And im not necessarily planning on planting normal "turf" or "grass" for my chickens, id want to plant useful vegetation (dandelions, clover, wild grasses, etc) forage that a chicken would like and eat in nature. But something that's Native to the Phoenix area. Im just drawing a huge blank on what can be done and am wondering what you all do? Something cost effective, im not into planting a bunch of grass and then having to water it 10 times a day to keep it alive, if you get what im saying. And im thinking a larger amount of chickens, so money would be a huge factor here. Any and all advice would be appreciated, im just at a loss as to how i would do this in that area!

I am also considering Prescott, Prescott Valley areas. I was told grass does grow naturally there, does anyone have any insight into this area too?? Same questions as above.

thanks all!!
M

Hello, you have come to the right thread to ask your question's about raising chicken's in Arizona. I don't "grow" grass here neither. There are many weed's that grow here. Some do have sticker's or thorn's on them, and some don't. I don't grow a garden. I don't free-range my flock, and only free-range any extra cockerel's that I can't get rid of. I do however bring some of the good weed's into the run for my flock to eat and pick through. Although we do have coyote's and an occasional hawk or two around here, it is my experience that the predators to watch out the most for are neighbors dog's that get loose.

 

[FeatherPugs]

Please consider looking at the Green Valley area - I was there again recently and again have fallen in love with it. Truly is green and has possibilities that I don't even know about but dream of. Prescott and PV are higher in elevation so are cooler in summer and winter months. Some snow at times. More rain - it is beautiful and an easy drive to North Phoenix. We used to live in the Verde Valley - also beautiful and greener than the low or high desert. The drive is probably easy too although I don't remember how long any more. I'm thinking 2 hours. No sure where your sister is in PHX but that could make a difference. More folks will chime in because we have them all over the state! Enjoy!