Posts by coonhoundmama87

Sorry about the loss of his mate. Did she fly off? I've had that happen. Always good to clip a wing with scovies. Also as far as I know anything that breeds with them will produce a mule. And more than likely the 2 drakes will fight. No...

I second using newspaper. I always keep them on paper for a week or two. Its very easy to clean up, just roll it up. I then slowly introduce shavings starting where they sleep so they have less interest in eatting them.

Food works for me. Whenever we need to catch them I'll feed them a bit later than normal so they are distracted. And a good net. Also doesn't hurt to have help. Someone to keep an eye on it if you get in a tricky situation like it's up...

Cool Im not alone my ducks usually aren't very excited for treats since they are free range but I guess being winter there's not much around to find. As for the onion skins my geese will sometimes but usually nobody eats them.

My chickens always seem to sneak eggs into the duck nests. I just keep an eye out and take the babies away so they will stay and hatch their own eggs. You do need to be careful letting them raise the chicks. The duck will lead them to...

Black oil sunflower seeds? My muscovies love them! They follow me around as I fill bird feeders just waiting for some to drop. My chickens do the same. So are mine the only ones

I too am in Wis. We got 20in that day. Been nice this week tho! Here's some of my ducks waiting for food.

I need to make a new pen inside for my winter babies. Theyve outgrown the tote they were in. Its going to have to be built in my basement so im hoping they stay warm enough. I was thinkinh of making some sort of frame and lining it with...

Sounds normal to me. They will work it out. As long as they aren't actually hurting eachother it's fine.

Well it was funny i heard peeping so i was searching and couldnt find anything. I was standing in the doorway and looked and just saw a glimpse of yellow up high and couldnt believe my eyes! Thank goodness baby ducks are tough. Its kind...