Arizona Chickens

[SherrieT]

That's what Muscovy's are for !!

 

[Demosthine]

So, since it came up with eating bugs... Do chickens eat ticks, too? Last summer we had a problem with my Shepherd having ticks, either from the house's previous owners or any of our many neighbors. It's a problem in Arizona, period. I was wondering if chickens would help that problem. Or is it more of a problem with the ticks attacking the chickens, too?

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

While I have no experience with this in AZ, it is my understanding that chickens are not the best birds at controlling the types of ticks that get on dogs. They will, however, occasionally get on chickens. Thankfully, the types of ticks that prefer birds are relatively rare (although they show up in my coop every summer).

 

[SherrieT]

Any goat people here? I'm going to be looking for a couple of either bred or freshened Lamancha does soon. They don't have to be registered but they do need to be from CAE, CL clean herd.

Any contacts would be appreciated.

Thanks
Sherrie

 

[Fuzzybird]

Any goat people here? I'm going to be looking for a couple of either bred or freshened Lamancha does soon. They don't have to be registered but they do need to be from CAE, CL clean herd.

Any contacts would be appreciated.

Thanks
Sherrie

Call Ashley Hill at 623-703-3888. We got our wonderful Nubian Reggie from them. They have Lamacha's and going to start breeding them. Even tho I don't think they have any to sell now they may know where you can get some. best of luck.

 

[SherrieT]

Thank you !!!

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[Mahonri]

It's a 68 dew point here and 57% humidity... why don't we get any rain?

I think we've only had two decent storms all season... better than none I suppose.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

While I have no experience with this in AZ, it is my understanding that chickens are not the best birds at controlling the types of ticks that get on dogs. They will, however, occasionally get on chickens. Thankfully, the types of ticks that prefer birds are relatively rare (although they show up in my coop every summer).

My understanding is that in the northern, more forested areas of the state, ticks are pretty common. Pretty uncommon here in the Phoenix area, though, and I think the same for Tucson. If you want tick control, get guineas. They also make incredibly good watch animals.

 

[City farm]

So, since it came up with eating bugs...  Do chickens eat ticks, too?  Last summer we had a problem with my Shepherd having ticks, either from the house's previous owners or any of our many neighbors.  It's a problem in Arizona, period.  I was wondering if chickens would help that problem.  Or is it more of a problem with the ticks attacking the chickens, too?

We have a family friend that raises German shepards..
They do not use any chemicals..
So they hand pick the ticks off the dogs and throw
them towards the chickens.. How ever I personally would
just put them into a zip lock Baggie and through out..
I have watched one crawl.. Not only are they tiny, but they move
Fast.. I would not want to take any chances of our girls missing one..
We watched a documentary called..
UNDER OUR SKIN.. So make time to watch and go from there..
Last year from most dog owners and breakers that we know had
a horrific tick season!!!! Last year..

 

[Fuzzybird]

Ask a dog groomer which I have been for over 30 years now and 13 of those years here in the valley, but retired recently. WE have tuns of ticks here! It fleas we don't have much of altho some isolated area have trouble with fleas manly because dogs come from other states. I found chickens were awesome keeping ticks away. I wonder if guinea fowl are good for grass hoppers and flies? Funny the chickens and turkeys don't seem to be able to catch the grass hoppers. Can guinea fowl live peacefully with turkeys?