Arizona Chickens

[Arizonachicken]

Today was the chicks' first day out in the "big wide world". They've been in the tractor up until now, so they've been out...but not total freedom. I hope they are both pullets. What do y'all think? They are 5 weeks old now. We over seeded, so the big girls and Mr. Roo have been "cooped up".

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

Today was the chicks' first day out in the "big wide world". They've been in the tractor up until now, so they've been out...but not total freedom. I hope they are both pullets. What do y'all think? They are 5 weeks old now. We over seeded, so the big girls and Mr. Roo have been "cooped up".

Looks like pullets to me. My 2 SLW facing the camera at 5 weeks old.

 

[Beckyhsinglsc]

Today was the chicks' first day out in the "big wide world". They've been in the tractor up until now, so they've been out...but not total freedom. I hope they are both pullets. What do y'all think? They are 5 weeks old now. We over seeded, so the big girls and Mr. Roo have been "cooped up".

I've never had SLWs but they look like pullets to me.

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

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[City farm]

RACCOON WARNING IN TUCSON. Similar to a tornado warning and just as dangerous......


Hi friends,

Just a concerned heads up for you folks in the Tucson area, raccoons are ramping up population numbers here. As if we didn't already have enough predators vying for our precious feathered creatures. My poor dear friend just lost her entire flock to a coon and she had them in one of the best coops I have ever seen (complete with bay windows). So sad indeed and I am freaked out about them coming for my chicken goddesses, even in the heart of downtown. I do not have a raccoon proof coop yet but someone is going to help me build one, he's not available though for another week. I am praying that they can be spared until he can get here and help me build a fortress.

I moved here from Florida 6 years ago, but didn't get chickens until I came here. You see, in Florida, coons, possum and armadillos are everywhere! With the exception of a wildlife rehab place that fosters baby raccoons, where I volunteered when I first moved here, I have NEVER (knock on wood) seen a coon since I am here in Tucson. They have been rare, "been" being the operative word. But there have now been 2 incidents within a week, my friend who lost her flock (she's out near Tanque Verde) and about 2 miles away from where I live downtown, raccoons were captured at Desert Survivors nursery (on Star Pass Rd) and taken to be released some where else.

Just passing on info if you are in the area so you are prepared and can adjust your coops and locks accordingly. Raccoons are EXTREMELY crafty, cunning, dextrous (paws with fingers that can unlock latches) and have absolutely no mercy when it comes to their prey.

Peace, and good cluck!
Green Diva

what are the chances a dog would help? Or possibly
give you a heads up? At Least untill you could get your
coop raccoon proof.. If I lived close you could borrow ours!

 

[City farm]

Today was the chicks' first day out in the "big wide world".  They've been in the tractor up until now, so they've been out...but not total freedom.  I hope they are both pullets.  What do y'all think?  They are 5 weeks old now.  We over seeded, so the big girls and Mr. Roo have been "cooped up".  


 

Beautiful ... I am not one to guess but what the heck
Pullet's!! I just rescued a hen for my friend about a month or so ago..
She is beautiful... Enjoy..most more photos in when they are ten week..
Or more..

 

[Billiam]

I've got another escape artist on my hands. I finally just piled dirt under the fence so they can't squeeze out anymore. Her name is now Es-ca-peeee. Pronounced like Dory in Finding Nemo.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Anyone know what kind of chicken this is? I saw it on facebook. I just love his head piece.

buff laced polish

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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I use Convenient Termite and Pest control. They are wonderful. 480-892-8277 Tell them you have chickens so they can plan to use a safe product.

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Quote: Yes, both she and Novaleigh recommended Bulwark Pest control.
Thanks--that gives me a couple to call. We are overrun with spiders, crickets and ants. A few scorpions, too.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: A few years ago a friend in Tucson lost several of her flock to raccoons that got into her coop. Her coop is inside a very well-built garage. They ripped off part of the evap cooler where it connects to the roof!