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Chickens in the City

August 25, 2020

If you want to build your own coop, I HIGHLY suggest you purchase plans for one and follow those. We decided to wing it and it was a disaster.
Don’t try to wing it unless you’re an experienced winger!
Scroll to the end for links to all our chicken equipment!

I’ve been meaning to introduce you to our latest family members!
That’s right, we got chickens!

My favorite is Chip, the one with the black eyeliner in the top right and bottom left pictures.

Why chickens?

First, a little back story: As a kid, we always had animals–chickens, goats, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs. Six years ago when Brian and I moved in together, I told him that eventually we would be getting chickens. I grew up on farms, I eat eggs every day and I wanted chickens. I mean, who doesn’t love fresh eggs?? He laughed and agreed, probably thinking I was making a cute joke.

When the world turned upside down in March of 2020 due to COVID-19, I informed my poor husband that we would finally be getting chickens. Arizona had completely shut down and we were looking at an unknown amount of time to be home, staying safe. We had plenty of time to build a coop. He grudgingly agreed (honestly, I cant remember if he ever actually agreed, or if he just sighed and walked away and I took that as agreement).

At the end of April, we welcomed SIX plucky new family members. The original plan was to get four, but the feed store had three of the breeds I wanted and I couldn’t choose. I tend to be impulsive like that.

We got our chickies from a feed store up North in Prescott, where my parents live.
THEY WERE SO TINY!

The breeds we chose.

We brought home two Barred Plymouth Rocks (black), two Buff Orphingtons (yellow) and two Easter Eggers (brown). In retrospect, I wish I had just gotten four Easter Eggers, but what can I do? They’re family now!

All three breeds are know to be good egg producers and friendly family birds. The chicks were handled daily as they grew and we still chat with and pet them every day. Our Easter Eggers are my favorites. They are by far the friendliest and the smartest chickens in the flock. The Barred Plymouth Rock hens attitudes are sketchy and the smaller one tries to pick on everyone else, but most of the girls just ignore her.

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One of the Buff Orphingtons is, by far, the dumbest chicken I’ve ever seen. When she wanders away from the others and can’t see them (i.e. they’re behind her or around the corner), she makes loud honking noises and panics, wandering back and forth honking for them. The other Buff is a little shy, but sweet when you hold her.

From cute fuzzball to regal, puffy-cheeked hen: Chip(munk)
  • Peanut, Chip and Ms Butters.
  • Pidge, Lemon, Ms. Butters, Puff, Chip.
    Not pictured: Peanut
Remy LOVES them and wishes he were a chicken. He nuzzles and licks them when they’re outside together. I’ve never seen anything like it! My dog is embarrassing.

What about our HOA? Are chickens even allowed in the city??

A question I’ve gotten A LOT! Chickens are allowed in our city, but roosters are not. As long as they don’t become “public nuisances, (i.e. noisy, stinky)” they’re allowed. What about our HOA? Well…. we didn’t ask them. We only have neighbors on one side of our house and they’re almost as excited for fresh eggs as we are. I clean out the chicken coop several times per week so that it doesn’t get stinky. Plus, our walls are 8 feet tall, so there is no way for our HOA to see and get upset by our chickens. Maybe that sounds a little rebellious on my part, but if you knew how much they charge us per quarter, you may be inclined towards a little rebellion yourselves!

When will they lay eggs?

At this point they are about 4 months old. Most chickens begin laying eggs by 12-16 weeks. Sometimes excessive heat can make chickens slow to lay and with temps reaching 115º regularly right now, we’re not expecting any eggs until next month.

Don’t worry, the girls are very well looked-after in the heat. Here’s our set up:

They have a fan blowing in their coop 24/7, we feed them frozen fruits and veggies, we freeze large ice cubes for them to play on every day and I even put a mister system in their coop. That’s right–our girls are spoiled. Here are some of the equipment we love for our chickies:

  • RentACoop 2 gal. Automatic Waterer
  • 24 sq. ft. Mister System
  • Similar feeder to ours
  • XL dog house for their coop!
  • Cheap box fan, because it WILL break and you will be needing to replace it.
  • Sun Screen fabric rolled out for a shade!

Our chicken coop and run aren’t meant to be permanent. As we finish the backyard, we will be moving the girls to the other side of the yard and we will build them a new, permanent coop. We have to wait until the pool is dug and built. The side of the yard we eventually want them on is right in the path the heavy equipment will have to take to build the pool. This set up may not be the prettiest one I’ve ever seen, but it works really well for now.

I have my eye on some super cute permanent coops built right here in the valley at San Tan Valley Coops! I wonder if they’d be interested in sponsoring the girls once we’re ready to move them?? These coops are TO DIE FOR! I wish I had found them before we started building ours.

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(21+ plz) Saturdays are for brunch and @drinkboman (21+ plz) Saturdays are for brunch and @drinkbomani alcohol-infused cold brew! ☕️ Say whaa? #sponsored
⠀⠀
I just filmed myself trying this magical elixir for the first time and my thoughts are up in my stories now! 👀@drinkbomani has 0g sugar and is only 110 calories, making it the perfect accompaniment to your weekend brunch spread.
⠀⠀
What do y’all think? Does hard coffee sound like your kind of thing??
#bomani
Happy #NationalDrinkWineDay, loves! I love silly h Happy #NationalDrinkWineDay, loves! I love silly holidays. In fact, I believe the world could use a few more of them with the year we’ve had. 🍷
⠀⠀
Unless it’s a dry Prosecco or rosé, I’m usually a red drinker—I’m all about the Chiantis. So what’s your fav kind of wine?? #weirdholidays
🍺. It’s fun, it’s adult-y, it’s tasty... 🍺. It’s fun, it’s adult-y, it’s tasty... sometimes it’s even necessary! It’s no secret that I love my wine (and whiskey and beer and tequila). Heck, it makes me a nicer person and loosens up my flawless dance moves. 💃🏼
⠀
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean abstaining from imbibery. You can stay on track with your health goals and still partake every now and then. It doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach. Balance the fun 🥂 with the good 🥗 and try not to go overboard on either end.
⠀⠀
👉🏼What’s your drink of choice? I’m a wine 🍷 or whiskey 🥃 kinda girl.
Saturdays are for brunchin’. 😋 Take me back t Saturdays are for brunchin’. 😋 Take me back to @bluehoundkc at @palomarphx! We recently had way too much fun on a girls weekend in downtown PHX where @smashinglyashley_ and I were incredibly fortunate to be invited to brunch at @bluehoundkc. Y’all. Their avocado toast. 🙌🏼
⠀⠀
Everything we tried was amazing—including the spam and egg sliders. Whaaa? Yep, I ate them and I’m totally sold.😍 If you’re looking for a chic, beautiful spot for brunch, @bluehoundkc cannot be beat. I’ll be back soon to try a bourbon flight!
#hosted #grateful
📸: @whcoles
Never underestimate the power of: •sunshine in a Never underestimate the power of:
•sunshine in a quiet place
•eating fresh veggies
•getting up 1 hour earlier than you normally do
•writing down your goals
•moving your body at least 3x/week
⠀⠀⠀
They’re little things, really. But taking the moments to do small things for yourself can ultimately create a healthier version of you (mentally & physically). Happy Thursday, friends.
The Monday after the Super Bowl is known to be the The Monday after the Super Bowl is known to be the biggest day of the year for skipping work. It’s been estimated that today costs American employers over $3 BILLION every year. Whoa.
⠀⠀
Regardless if you’re calling out or dragging yourself into work today, or even if you're just moving a little slower than normal, I know you’re going to make something of today.
⠀⠀⠀
You’re stronger than any hangover. You’re ready to start this week fresh! Pour yourself another cup of coffee and dab some extra concealer under those eyes. Let’s make this week the best 2021 has seen!
I’ve been learning to savor the quiet times and I’ve been learning to savor the quiet times and embrace the stillness in the moments. I’m one of those people that has trouble slowing down. What about you?
⠀⠀
I am learning patience in the painfully slow moments. I am learning that my to do list will survive without my persistent attention. I am realizing that I am constantly learning.
⠀⠀
Do you ever struggle with feeling guilty for slowing down?
I need a dose of Vitamin D. ☀️ A couple years I need a dose of Vitamin D. ☀️ A couple years ago, my Vitamin D levels tanked. I was dizzy, fatigued and it felt like my skin was vibrating. 🤯
⠀⠀
Did you know Vitamin D was that important?
⠀
I’m happiest in the sunshine (preferrably on a beach, mountain or some other beautiful vista) and it’s no wonder my husband calls me solar powered. Anytime I’m feeling stressed (like lately), I know I need to reconnect with the outdoors.
⠀⠀
I’m planning an entire day in the sunshine soon, who’s with me?!
I recently did a few polls in my stories asking wh I recently did a few polls in my stories asking what y’all would like to see more of. I like to think I can read my audience pretty well, but I love to get your unfiltered opinions.
⠀⠀⠀
𝙈𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚. I’m still figuring out my style at 33 (lol) but I love where it’s headed and I’m willing to bring y’all along. I am by no means a fashionista or a style blogger... most days I’m texting @smashinglyashley_ to dress me. 😂 BUT I’d love to show y’all more of the outfits I love.
⠀⠀⠀
𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 was a big one! It’s what my blog and business were founded on and I am always thinking of ways I can incorporate healthy into every day life. Expect LOTS more of that!
⠀⠀⠀
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙙𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜. This one is a little harder for me. I’ve been a blogger for so many years and I recently took on a marketing director role as well as a venue manager role for a wedding venue. I’m busy. Like, all the time. But I seriously love it all and I’m finding it fits nicely in with my blogging. I am still figuring out how to incorporate them all together.... TBD.
⠀⠀
𝘼𝙨𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙮. It’s no secret my bestie @smashinglyashley_ is a smoke show. She is—hands down— what y’all voted you want to see more of! When we’re together, we both get so many sweet DMs from y’all. She’s amazing and I’m glad y’all love her as much as I do. Yes. You will get more Smashingly Ashley coming soon!
⠀⠀⠀⠀
𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙨. I swear, y’all like my chickens more than you like me sometimes! The girls are doing great, and I will definitely share more of their cute clucks, wattles and faces soon!
⠀⠀⠀
If you missed out on the poll, tell me below (or DM me!) what you’d like to see more of on here!! 👇🏼
Wakin’ up in makeup thanks to @amazinglashstudio Wakin’ up in makeup thanks to @amazinglashstudiogoodyear! It’s been a while since I’ve had lash extensions and I L-O-V-E  not having to worry about mascara every morning.
⠀⠀
@amazinglashstudiogoodyear just opened in Goodyear, so go check them out if you’re in the area—pristinely clean and full of sweet, talented staff! #sponsored
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