Posts by chicken pickin

I was curious of that. Do people still hatch this late in the season? I don't know when is a good time to stop. My hens didn't start laying until march and then the hens don't let the toms do their job so I have not had many...

I may not explain this correct but Ill give it a whirl   Like as stated above the hen is an F1 Olive Egger meaning original cross from 2 pure breds (FBCM x Ameracuana) to make an Olive Egger. Cross that Olive egger to back to...

White EEs are tricky but I also see Rooster

Pullet

Rooster

Quote: Originally Posted by Arielle  THat must be very disappointing. Sorry.    I rarely see the toms on the job, yet the job is getting done.    I'll ask the usuall...

Quote: Originally Posted by Learningstill  Is this true for the adult ducks? We were told anything that is considered chicken feed will not have enough niacin for adult ducks whether they are laying or not. Thank...

I am not having a very good poult year. Hatch rates have been low, 3 poults have had flip(2 got past it one is 9 days old and still flips constantly. I have one with and odd leg and it cant walk and one sadly the other day got a wound...

What feed do you give them? If you have a TSC in your area the Dumor chick starter/grower (itll have a pic of a chick and a duck on the front)has the appropriate amount of niacin in it and no extra vitamins are needed.

Very cute. I have ducklings hatching as I type this, Indian Runners also from a mixed color flock and Pekins. So far 2 Runners have hatched. I am very excited.  I hope you post more pics of your ducklings as they grow. If you...