Posts by jaycee

Hi ducksinarow.  I am going to try to get a bit more than that since they are currently laying and ducklings from the hatchery would take 6 mos to get to that point.  I know theres a local small animal auction where Ive been...

Thanks the problem is that my pasture fences are just field fence with 6 inch holes the ducks go right through (I have no idea why but the chickens do not, they stay in my pasture all day).  Last year one of the ducks went through...

Hello folks I have 7 Khaki Campbell ducks from Metzer farms in California.  The seven of them average 5 or 6 eggs a day for me.  They will be 2 years old this coming June.  Unfortunately I am limited on space and time...

Hi I have 20 chicks I bought straight run at an auction in March.  They are production reds a little over 3 months old.  Im fairly certain about half of them are roosters.  I also have 4 young buff orp pullets same age...

Hello this is my first year with chickens. I have a mixed flock of production reds and barred rocks and buff orps. They are all around 3 months old.  Recently I lost a red rooster and yellow hen on back to back days, just found...

Thanks John I think I understand the concept and it sounds like a great idea... would love to see a pic of your design too if you get a chance and its not too much trouble... I should have known even a tiny door might not dissuade...

Hi I have a small question about coop design.  My 8 X 12 coop with a gable roof is done except for the trim and a few other finishing touches.  Just finished the roosts and my chickens have already been sleeping in there for...

Oh and btw Silkie Chick I was reading your sig line and your homestead sounds similar to mine... we have 6 Nubian does, 1 buck, a jersey cross heifer and a longhorn/angus steer, 8 khaki campbell ducks, a couple hives of bees, and the...

Thanks Scratch and Peck... I suppose I could just order 3 or 4 roosters and put any I don't like in the freezer as you suggest.   Silkie Chick I had thought about throwing in some silkies just for the conversation piece of it...

Thank you Illia that is some really great advice.  I think maybe I will just order the girls from the hatchery for now then and do as you suggested looking for roosters on craigslist.  Awesome tips on the different breeds as...