Greetings from Arizona!

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Doddlemama

Doddlemama

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Feb 23, 2012
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Hello to everyone, I am so happy I found you!

I am at the beginning beginning stages, so "beginning" I haven't even convinced my husband yet. I have so many questions it's ridiculous. And I'm not quite sure where to post them yet.

Bottom line I have room, we eat naturally, I want to refrain from store bought food where I can.
I worry about the heat.
If I breed for meat do *I* have to kill/butcher?
I've NEVER touched a chicken (except when cooking).
If we move to a cold climate do I have to start over?
Do you get attached to your chickens? Do your chickens get attached to you?
Is it bad to place a coop near your garden?

SIGH...so as you can see my brain is overflowing. I literally just thought of these so I KNOW I have more hiding in my head.

Can't wait to read & learn & get to know everyone!

Oh, and my name - I'm a proud owner of a Doodle (goldendoodle) & I misspelled in my hurry to create an account! Ha! So my Doodle is a Doddle now. ;o)
 
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan
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There is a very active and friendly Arizona thread, the folks there should be a big help to you

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/31227/arizona-chickens
 
Hi, glad you joined. I make my huband do the culling when we have to. Because to answer one of your questions, I do become attached to my chickens. Not everyone does, depends on the person. I'm from the south so we have very hot summers, my birds are always fine as long as they have plenty of water. I have some pics of my chickens in the snow as well, so they are hardy animals and will adjust to climate as needed. Good luck!

 
Greetings from a fellow Arizonan and
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Definitely drop in and say hello on our BYC AZ thread. Look at coops from the members there to get ideas about keeping chickens alive in the summer. We're glad you joined!


Doddlemama said:
I worry about the heat. As well you should. They have to be able to get out of the sun and have access to water at all times. Somedays, it's a real challenge to keep them alive.

If I breed for meat do *I* have to kill/butcher? Yep, unless you can get someone else to do it for you. I don't think there is a commercial processor in AZ. You can find locals that will help show you how to do it yourself.

If we move to a cold climate do I have to start over? Not necessarily, you could take your chickens with you.

Do you get attached to your chickens? Do your chickens get attached to you? You can get very attached, depending on how you interact with them. Some of my chickens seek out attention, but mostly they're interested only in what treats I might be bringing them.

Is it bad to place a coop near your garden? No. Mine is right next to the garden.
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