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Chicken Resources - Phoenix Area
Local Chicken-Afflilated Stores:
Local sources of baby chicks, chicken feed, and supplies. Feed stores that are known to carry organic feed have asterisks (**), though it's always best to call and confirm beforehand:
Noble Beast**
(602) 265-4223 • 1005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Western Ranchman**
(602) 992-3410 • 16028 N. 32nd St (N. of Greenway), Phoenix, AZ 85032
Pratt’s Pets**
(623) 939-3326 • 5237 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
Aden’s Hay Oasis**
(480) 988-5015 • 18206 E. Williams Field Road, Higley, AZ
Stock Shop**
(623) 487-9277 • 6615 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
Tempe Feed & Tack
(480) 966-3884 • 1041 W. University Dr. (W. of Mill Ave) , Tempe, AZ 85281
Gordon’s Feed & Seed
(602) 276-8894 • 600 W. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Ray’s Feed Store
(602) 243-0188 • 643 W. Baseline, Phoenix, AZ 85041
The Feed Lot**
(623) 582-1147 • 2020 W Adobe Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Mesa Feed Barn
(480) 969-9704 • 240 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210
Scottsdale Livestock Supply
(480) 998-1860 • 7501 E Redfield Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3403
Higley Feed
(480) 988-2419 • 3091 East Williamsfield Road • Higley, AZ 85236
Internet Resources:
www.phoenixpermaculture.org (join the “micro livestock” group!)
www.backyardchickens.com this is a HUGE forum—a great place to get questions answered!
www.feathersite.com (Click on ‘the poultry page’- great for images of different breeds)
Alternative Poultry Production Systems and Outdoor Access, an ATTRA publication: http://attra.cnat.org
Good Books about Chickens:
Fowl Play by Rachel Bess
Raising Poultry the Modern Way by Leonard S. Mercia
Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow
Chickens in Your Backyard by Rick and Gail Luttmann
Chicken Tractor by Andy Lee
The Chicken Health Handbook by Gail Damerow
PDF of Feed stores and price info as of July 2009
chicken_resources.pdf
Plans for building a Treadle Feeder
Discussion Forum
Treadle feeder plans 9 Replies
For those of you not on the poultry meetup group: A link for some very specific plans for making a treadle feeder was posted. This really seems like a great way to go. I am excited to build one!http:…
Tagged: doves, wild, birds, pigeons, sparrows
Started by Rachel. Last reply by Chris Byers 11 hours ago.
where to get a programmable chicken feeder 11 Replies
We are being overwhelmed with birds eating our chicken food. I have read on this board about using a programmable chicken feeders but not where to get them. Any information would be appreciated.
Started by Roxanne F. Last reply by Roxanne F 23 hours ago.
I've got a broody hen! I'm tempted to let her mother instead of trying to break her...thoughts? 9 Replies
So my Buff Orpington has gone SO broody that I literally have to give her the boot from the nest box- and she pecks at me and fights every step of the way. She's been broody for about a week now, and…
Started by Kristin. Last reply by Kristin 1 day ago.
Gilbert wants to ban roosters 18 Replies
My fellow critter keepers: The Town of Gilbert is considering banning the ownership of roosters even on horse properties. They have received 16 complaints regarding noise & compliance. In a co…
Started by Annabelle Pattison. Last reply by Chris Byers 1 day ago.
Two Hens Available 3 Replies
Hi all- My wife and I recently got a couple laying hens that we are unable to keep. They need to go to a home either with a VERY large lot, forgiving neighbors, or an enclosed coup/run! Here's the…
Started by Jason Heath. Last reply by Liesl Sep 2.
Ducklings available 5 Replies
Well, my little babies are all grown up. I have 6 female ducklings available for re-homing. They were all born on June 3rd, 12th, and 13th. Their daddy was a black Runner and the likely mothers are…
Started by Megan Towe. Last reply by Megan Towe Sep 1.
Downsizing - Need to "Rehome" My Hens 4 Replies
I need to find a loving home for my hens. I have two Barred Rocks and two Buff Orpingtons. They're a year old next month and were raised together. Then I have three darling little Australorps whic…
Started by Trevlyn. Last reply by Trevlyn Sep 1.
Anyone have Orphingtons barred rocks girls that need home?
Hello,I am interested in getting some buff orphingtons and barred rock hens. I would prefer juveniles or young adults, but am interested in any and all. Please let me know where you are and price! T…
Started by Chris' chics Sep 1.
Geese 4 Replies
hey there, does anyone keep geese? Just curious what that is like and what their needs are.
Started by Juanita Atkin-Cotten. Last reply by Suze Scott Sep 1.
Chicken Sitters? 11 Replies
I am taking strides to my chicken coop... have decided to get some pullets from a nearby chicken guy... but I am trying to decide if I do this now or in October. I would love to do it sooner... but o…
Started by Tabitha. Last reply by Lisa Corprew Aug 31.
2010 Fall Meat Bird Group Order 39 Replies
I saw that people began responding to last years meat bird order so I thought I would make a new post with updated info for a fall 2010 order.I will be ordering cornish cross broilers from Welp hatch…
Tagged: cornish, cross, rocks, order, group
Started by Rachel. Last reply by Bethany Lobocki Aug 30.
do you need to wash the baby chicks? 6 Replies
My daughter thinks the barely in our house for 1 week baby chicks need to be given a bath. As previously stated, one has lost quite a bit of feathers, they all get pine shavings on them, they get dam…
Started by Jeanette. Last reply by Chris Byers Aug 30.
baby chick looks like it is self harming 11 Replies
We got 4 baby chicks on Saturday, 8/21, in the afternoon. They were 4 days old, appeared to be bright, active, in good health. By Monday I noticed one chick seemed to be losing feathers on it's breas…
Started by Jeanette. Last reply by Chris Byers Aug 29.
sneezing wheezing chicks
i have 8 chicks. 6 that are 4 1/2 weeks and 2 that are 3 1/2 weeks. the other day i noticed after being outside in the tractor on the grass, one of my BA came back into the laundry room sneezing snee…
Started by jennifer noel melin Aug 29.
From the USDA 4 Replies
USDA Extends Use of Methionine in Organic Production US - The US Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Programme (NOP) announced an amendment to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Su…
Started by Chris Byers. Last reply by Chris Byers Aug 27.
5 unexplained dead chickens in one morning! 24 Replies
Has anyone encountered such a disaster? Yesterday morning we went to let the chickens out of the pen to roam the yard like usual and 4 hens and 1 rooster were dead! I have no idea why. I know it h…
Started by Evelyn Navarro. Last reply by Susan Aug 26.
turkey eggs 5 Replies
i bought some turkey eggs at the farmers market a cople weeks ago, and I tried cooking one this am... the yoke was not as usual. Closest I can compare it to is warm taffy... is this normal for turke…
Started by janel a hedberg. Last reply by Chris Byers Aug 26.
Black fungus looking spots on Rhode Island Red 11 Replies
Help! My Rhode Island Red has developed black spots on her comb, her wattle and her ear that look like a fungus of some sort. I have looked and looked on-line to see if there is another description…
Started by Pam Rawlins. Last reply by Jeanette Aug 26.
Six Free Chickens, All Hens 5 Replies
I have an assortment of hens that dont lay very much any more. If anyone can use them in any way please call me at 602-565-4848. What do we do with old hens? Do most people eat them, or just keep…
Started by Lynda Person. Last reply by Suze Scott Aug 23.
Chicken nursing question 5 Replies
I hope that someone might tell me what to do for my hen next. This morning, because of construction going on in my backyard, I shut my 4 hens in their coop to keep them 'safe' When I got home just…
Started by Lisette Volkmar. Last reply by Suzie O'Connor Aug 23.
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