Arizona Chickens

[igorsMistress]

Well shoot. I built my nestbox so that the eggs would roll back to the bin that would extend outside the back of the run. I raised it to keep our (large) dogs from messing with it (and so I wouldn't have to bend down ). Not sure I want to put it lower, but if I don't, I'll have to figure out the roost.

You got me thinking about the slanted plywood idea (but for inside the run). I'd probably have to put something water-proof over it--maybe-- It's not like we get a lot of rain!

That’s pretty awesome! I couldn’t see your nest box opening outside from the back there. Maybe the plywood with a tarp covering would work. Or you could tie a tarp to the sides at an angle for runoff to one side or the other and I bet you could find one big enough to cover the whole back part there. Not too sure about your storms though. We can get some serious wind with the monsoons.

 

[igorsMistress]

Holy cow it’s hot as out there!

 

[Happy Novogens]

Holy cow it’s hot as out there!

You ain't whistling Dixie!!

I go out for 10 minutes. Come in dripping wet with face flush. Cool off in A/C for 45 minutes (or more). Repeat.

 

[igorsMistress]

You ain't whistling Dixie!!

I go out for 10 minutes. Come in dripping wet with face flush. Cool off in A/C for 45 minutes (or more). Repeat.

Pretty much! Went out on my break and was so thankful I could come back inside. I feel bad for the crew, they got two ice blocks today.

 

[Happy Novogens]

...and my weather app shows snow for the background, lol!

(circling the temps there, not the snow, haha)

 

[Stacaroni]

...and my weather app shows snow for the background, lol!

(circling the temps there, not the snow, haha)
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Maybe it's white sand?

 

[springvalley123]

...and my weather app shows snow for the background, lol!

(circling the temps there, not the snow, haha)
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It looks like a sun with lots of rays. see the symbol for snow at the bottom?

 

[springvalley123]

Holy cow it’s hot as out there!

And our water company apparently broke a line down the road--they had a truck pumping, equipment there etc. But they're sending out a phone alert blaming it on the long term drought and asking us to conserve. Our water is still on, but at progressively less pressure throughout the day.

 

[Happy Novogens]

It looks like a sun with lots of rays. see the symbol for snow at the bottom?

I was referring to the photograph in the background, not the symbol.

 

[springvalley123]

I was referring to the photograph in the background, not the symbol.

that makes sense. maybe they should be water skiing?