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will howl like a coyote when our rooster crows
hopefully i can find her a new home
Arizona Chickens
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what kind of chickens do you raise
I have 2 light brahmas and 3 EEs, all 6 weeks old. I'm on a slighly larger suburban lot and they live in a 4 x 16 coop/run. I'll be part-time free-ranging as soon as I get them vaccinated for Marek's, etc. I know, I know, I've put it off long enough.
One of my EEs has a cross beak. On another AZ site the suggestion was a wait-and-see approach on how she would do. She was growing at the same rate as the rest but now looks like she's having a harder time eating. Always seems like she's at the feeder. I just noticed yesterday that the 2 other EEs are pulling at her tail feathers maybe recognizing the weakness. I don't look forward to having to cull her.
I have an Ameraucana with a crossbeak that is 1 year old and does great - I've trimmed her beak about 3 times with fingernail clippers because she doesn't keep it filed down as well, but other than that - have had no problems. She eats pellets, lays beautiful blue eggs, and even went broody on me.
what kind of chickens do you raise
I have 2 light brahmas and 3 EEs, all 6 weeks old. I'm on a slighly larger suburban lot and they live in a 4 x 16 coop/run. I'll be part-time free-ranging as soon as I get them vaccinated for Marek's, etc. I know, I know, I've put it off long enough.
One of my EEs has a cross beak. On another AZ site the suggestion was a wait-and-see approach on how she would do. She was growing at the same rate as the rest but now looks like she's having a harder time eating. Always seems like she's at the feeder. I just noticed yesterday that the 2 other EEs are pulling at her tail feathers maybe recognizing the weakness. I don't look forward to having to cull her.
I have an Ameraucana with a crossbeak that is 1 year old and does great - I've trimmed her beak about 3 times with fingernail clippers because she doesn't keep it filed down as well, but other than that - have had no problems. She eats pellets, lays beautiful blue eggs, and even went broody on me.
we are going to visit my brother this weekend
there having a pool party but we have to make
some shrimp for them maybe might take some pasta
my dad was an chef of italian food for 20 years
i would like to make the sauce he used to make at
the restaurant he worked at in california
there having a pool party but we have to make
some shrimp for them maybe might take some pasta
my dad was an chef of italian food for 20 years
i would like to make the sauce he used to make at
the restaurant he worked at in california
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I have 2 light brahmas and 3 EEs, all 6 weeks old. I'm on a slighly larger suburban lot and they live in a 4 x 16 coop/run. I'll be part-time free-ranging as soon as I get them vaccinated for Marek's, etc. I know, I know, I've put it off long enough.
One of my EEs has a cross beak. On another AZ site the suggestion was a wait-and-see approach on how she would do. She was growing at the same rate as the rest but now looks like she's having a harder time eating. Always seems like she's at the feeder. I just noticed yesterday that the 2 other EEs are pulling at her tail feathers maybe recognizing the weakness. I don't look forward to having to cull her.
I have an Ameraucana with a crossbeak that is 1 year old and does great - I've trimmed her beak about 3 times with fingernail clippers because she doesn't keep it filed down as well, but other than that - have had no problems. She eats pellets, lays beautiful blue eggs, and even went broody on me.
That's nice to hear. My first thoughts of trimming her beak made me a little squeamish but it's better than having to cull if she doesn't thrive. I was worried that she would have to always eat crumbles because pellets would be too cumbersome. Do you just clip off the tip of the top and bottom a small amount?
I have 2 light brahmas and 3 EEs, all 6 weeks old. I'm on a slighly larger suburban lot and they live in a 4 x 16 coop/run. I'll be part-time free-ranging as soon as I get them vaccinated for Marek's, etc. I know, I know, I've put it off long enough.
One of my EEs has a cross beak. On another AZ site the suggestion was a wait-and-see approach on how she would do. She was growing at the same rate as the rest but now looks like she's having a harder time eating. Always seems like she's at the feeder. I just noticed yesterday that the 2 other EEs are pulling at her tail feathers maybe recognizing the weakness. I don't look forward to having to cull her.
I have an Ameraucana with a crossbeak that is 1 year old and does great - I've trimmed her beak about 3 times with fingernail clippers because she doesn't keep it filed down as well, but other than that - have had no problems. She eats pellets, lays beautiful blue eggs, and even went broody on me.
That's nice to hear. My first thoughts of trimming her beak made me a little squeamish but it's better than having to cull if she doesn't thrive. I was worried that she would have to always eat crumbles because pellets would be too cumbersome. Do you just clip off the tip of the top and bottom a small amount?
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I have 2 light brahmas and 3 EEs, all 6 weeks old. I'm on a slighly larger suburban lot and they live in a 4 x 16 coop/run. I'll be part-time free-ranging as soon as I get them vaccinated for Marek's, etc. I know, I know, I've put it off long enough.
One of my EEs has a cross beak. On another AZ site the suggestion was a wait-and-see approach on how she would do. She was growing at the same rate as the rest but now looks like she's having a harder time eating. Always seems like she's at the feeder. I just noticed yesterday that the 2 other EEs are pulling at her tail feathers maybe recognizing the weakness. I don't look forward to having to cull her.
I have an Ameraucana with a crossbeak that is 1 year old and does great - I've trimmed her beak about 3 times with fingernail clippers because she doesn't keep it filed down as well, but other than that - have had no problems. She eats pellets, lays beautiful blue eggs, and even went broody on me.
the broody ameraucana is going to hatch some chicks in ten days
I have 2 light brahmas and 3 EEs, all 6 weeks old. I'm on a slighly larger suburban lot and they live in a 4 x 16 coop/run. I'll be part-time free-ranging as soon as I get them vaccinated for Marek's, etc. I know, I know, I've put it off long enough.
One of my EEs has a cross beak. On another AZ site the suggestion was a wait-and-see approach on how she would do. She was growing at the same rate as the rest but now looks like she's having a harder time eating. Always seems like she's at the feeder. I just noticed yesterday that the 2 other EEs are pulling at her tail feathers maybe recognizing the weakness. I don't look forward to having to cull her.
I have an Ameraucana with a crossbeak that is 1 year old and does great - I've trimmed her beak about 3 times with fingernail clippers because she doesn't keep it filed down as well, but other than that - have had no problems. She eats pellets, lays beautiful blue eggs, and even went broody on me.
the broody ameraucana is going to hatch some chicks in ten days
mclevinson
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We got out first pip! White egg!
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congratulations
congratulations
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Each county has a fair; some are APA/ABA sanctioned, others are not. Some are open to the world for entry, others only to county residents. They are held throughout the year.
The State Fair is in October.
Tucson Poultry Pigeon and Fancy Fowl Club has a large show at teh Pima County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving weekend, and several lawn shows at the Ewer Ranch. Typically in October, March and May.
The Gila Valley Poultry Club has a show the first weekend of the year at the county fairgrounds in Safford.
The Arizona Poultry Organization has our big show in the middle of February; this year it will be at the State Fairgrounds here in Phoenix. We will also probably have a lawn show in October and possibly a game show as well, but not sure when. The lawn show will probably be at my neighborhood park.
That's it for Arizona. Utah has a show in the fall, but I don;t recall the dates. California has shows all the time. Farmington NM has a very nice show the first weekend of November. They also have their state fair, but I don't know of other shows. There used to be one in February in Santa Fe, but that one has not been held the last few years. And somewhere in NE NM they had one one year, but so far as I am aware, it was not repeated.
Each county has a fair; some are APA/ABA sanctioned, others are not. Some are open to the world for entry, others only to county residents. They are held throughout the year.
The State Fair is in October.
Tucson Poultry Pigeon and Fancy Fowl Club has a large show at teh Pima County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving weekend, and several lawn shows at the Ewer Ranch. Typically in October, March and May.
The Gila Valley Poultry Club has a show the first weekend of the year at the county fairgrounds in Safford.
The Arizona Poultry Organization has our big show in the middle of February; this year it will be at the State Fairgrounds here in Phoenix. We will also probably have a lawn show in October and possibly a game show as well, but not sure when. The lawn show will probably be at my neighborhood park.
That's it for Arizona. Utah has a show in the fall, but I don;t recall the dates. California has shows all the time. Farmington NM has a very nice show the first weekend of November. They also have their state fair, but I don't know of other shows. There used to be one in February in Santa Fe, but that one has not been held the last few years. And somewhere in NE NM they had one one year, but so far as I am aware, it was not repeated.
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Well, not really. They are not called saddle feathers on hens. https://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-anatomy.html shows labeled diagrams of both a hen and a cock.
Really? hm... I have seen countless posts regarding the hens as having rounded saddle feathers and hackle feathers, while the males have pointed saddle and hackle feathers. For example:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=169925
That diagram you linked to doesn't list hackle feathers on the hen either - is it because she doesn't have any hackle feathers are did the artist just not mention the hackle or saddle feathers on the female?
I tried searching for definitions and couldn't come up with much - did find this:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5922348/how_do_i_tell_if_my_hen_is_a_rooster.html?cat=53
"While hens typically sport rounded tails and saddle feathers, roosters tend towards finer, sharper feather definition."
Well, yes, they have feathers in those areas, but the saddle feathers are not typically IDed as such on the girls, although pointed versus rounded feathers in the saddle and hackle areas are gender traits. If you look at the standard, it does not describe saddle feathers for females--mainly because they are not a female pattern area. They do call the neck feathers hackle feathers and specify them in the standard for hens.
Well, not really. They are not called saddle feathers on hens. https://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-anatomy.html shows labeled diagrams of both a hen and a cock.
Really? hm... I have seen countless posts regarding the hens as having rounded saddle feathers and hackle feathers, while the males have pointed saddle and hackle feathers. For example:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=169925
That diagram you linked to doesn't list hackle feathers on the hen either - is it because she doesn't have any hackle feathers are did the artist just not mention the hackle or saddle feathers on the female?
I tried searching for definitions and couldn't come up with much - did find this:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5922348/how_do_i_tell_if_my_hen_is_a_rooster.html?cat=53
"While hens typically sport rounded tails and saddle feathers, roosters tend towards finer, sharper feather definition."
Well, yes, they have feathers in those areas, but the saddle feathers are not typically IDed as such on the girls, although pointed versus rounded feathers in the saddle and hackle areas are gender traits. If you look at the standard, it does not describe saddle feathers for females--mainly because they are not a female pattern area. They do call the neck feathers hackle feathers and specify them in the standard for hens.
mclevinson
Songster
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congratulations
Thank you.
congratulations
Thank you.
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