Arizona Chickens

[CaroleW]

and the RIR's have a reputation for being aggressive with the other hens. I was complaining about my andalusian going broody. But, a couple of the other birds in the flock sneezed, and she's been through so much, she gets to stay. So maybe you could find a mellow bird that should tend to go broody, maybe a smaller NN or Dorking?

I had a RIR raised by home-schoolers that I bought at 5 months old. She would hover over 2 of her Black Star sisters (that were actually bigger than her) as if she were their mother if there was danger. She was the best chicken of my 2010 flock.

 

[CaroleW]

This is our SPECIAL annex of the Chicken fortresses for the Polish and 10 year old Floppy - now in a new pen (instead of the greenhouse (GH).
We relocated this from Mesa and just fixed it up for them - the inside blue box is new so they can roost in there at night for windblock since this is really just a covered run with chicken wire above & heavier lathe panels below that stand up to most predators here. Need to add some shadecloth later & a chicken ladder. Probably will add Floppy's crate down below since she doesn't really climb ladders anymore or fly up to roost.

 

[Parront]

This is our SPECIAL annex of the Chicken fortresses for the Polish and 10 year old Floppy - now in a new pen (instead of the greenhouse (GH).
We relocated this from Mesa and just fixed it up for them - the inside blue box is new so they can roost in there at night for windblock since this is really just a covered run with chicken wire above & heavier lathe panels below that stand up to most predators here. Need to add some shadecloth later & a chicken ladder. Probably will add Floppy's crate down below since she doesn't really climb ladders anymore or fly up to roost.

I just put tarp and a roofing panel on the north side, they were fine all winter. You have more wind in Chino Valley than I do. LOOKS Good!

 

[Parront]

Duckling #2 looks like his dad was the Rouen.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I only had the male, beware of the "FREE" exotic chick! The girls were sold before they were not cute any more!

I think they look cute!! like really messy polish chickens! with d'uccle bodies and feet!

 

[Parront]

I think they look cute!! like really messy polish chickens! with d'uccle bodies and feet!

The little Sultan was of course my 5-year-old's favorite. I ended up having to put him in a small coop, he was hell on wheels! My little girl could hold him, though. The feather head kept him from seeing her coming!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

Ahhh .... donation truck load is at goodwill, and tomorrow i finish the garage.. just have to organize what stays. Every room and drawer and closet in the house has been cleared out!

I need to finish my cabinet painting project next, need to hurry before we get into the 100s.. and then FINALLY i can work on the sand trays for the coop. I plan on painting it w a semi gloss as well. I was considering extending it, but i will work on a chicken playground instead. So excited!!

 

[turkey girl 0964]

Ahhh .... donation truck load is at goodwill.

When we moved a few years ago we had LOTS of stuff that we gave to goodwill. It's crazy how much stuff you can accumulate when you have kids.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

When we moved a few years ago we had LOTS of stuff that we gave to goodwill. It's crazy how much stuff you can accumulate when you have kids.

I have done so many trips this year!! Im done with toys though. They can have activity toys, like bikes, scooters, basketballs.. but inside, im done. But here I am thinking I'm a minimalist, and every drawer and cabinet had junk! Even things like first aid kits, once i collected them all from their different spots, there were 6+ of them and various supplies.

 

[Parront]

I have done so many trips this year!! Im done with toys though. They can have activity toys, like bikes, scooters, basketballs.. but inside, im done. But here I am thinking I'm a minimalist, and every drawer and cabinet had junk! Even things like first aid kits, once i collected them all from their different spots, there were 6+ of them and various supplies.

I can relate to that! I have one in each bathroom, each car, and the garage by the power tools.