desert

Good evening ! I have 10 total hens. At one time, I had 16. I live in Tucson Arizona and I’ve had all sorts of predator problems , with coyotes coming in the yard, bobcat and many many hawks . I’m gearing up for the summer ahead , predicting many diamondback rattlers in the yard and many pack...

Hey everyone I couldn't find a BC or Okanagan specific thread and being in Canadas only desert presents unique situations to the rest of Canada. What is everyone doing for the heat? Do you do anything special to help your chickens when its smokey? Where in the Okanagan are you?

Hello, I am trying to create a pasture on my land for my chickens to free range. I live in southern AZ near Tucson. I was wondering has anyone ever attempted a pasture in the desert? If so, what tips, tricks, and info can you give me to make this go as smooth as possible. Thanks!

I live in Yuma, Arizona, and although we haven’t past 100°, the average temperature highs are as follows; June - 106° July - 110° August - 109° Due to City Zoning Codes, I am allowed 20 hens, and absolutely no roosters. Currently, I have 10 four week old chicks (all of various types), in a...

I’m new to chickens but raised turkeys once in the past. I plan to get started this fall with chickens, 25 or so, but have a few questions. I will begin in october when temps are moderate and continue through our also moderate winter. 1. The location is SW desert, there is little point, I...

(1) This is my first time owning and caring chickens myself but have often helped my sister with her flock. I got some chicks from a neighbor and few more from a feed store. (2) I have three, 3 wk olds and three, 1 wk olds and am inheriting a full grown hen from my daughter's school in a...

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A Wisp of Sand. A desert cat tribe rp will be followed and that I have read and understood the Role Play Rules that are in a sticky at the top of the Games forum. B) I promise that all content is to be rated G and suitable for all ages. C) I promise that there will be no swearing, cursing...

I know this is a long story, but I have been following this website for 2 years and kept hens for 18 months, and only now, after my utter initial failures and more recent successes, do I feel I have a story to tell. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for reading! In Feb 2016, I thought it would be cool...

Hello, everyone! I have little time for introduction as I am in DESPERATE need to figure out what to do! My mother has many chicken pens, and she loves her chickens to death. Yesterday, 2-3 chickens were attacked, carved out and feathers/ blood everywhere. Today, two chickens were found, barely...