Posts by Amiga

Quote: Originally Posted by dbloom    And some stones or a solid ramp to help him get out of the pool could save his life.....

Welcome!   You might find this useful.   http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491013/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed   It's for waterfowl, and can be found in the Stickies at the top of the Duck Forum...

I would get her into something the rats cannot get into, using half inch metal hardware cloth.  Build a little mini-pen for her.

Before you do him in, give it a few days.  I am making suggestions based on what you have told me.  I am not there, and if my guess is wrong, why kill him?     It is possible she has a respiratory infection, as...

Ducklings can be tough on one another, so perhaps you can split the brooder in half with plastic poultry fence.  Introducktions are tricky sometimes, and that red dye, well, I would not pull his feathers out, just let them grow...

Ramps can be tough to impossible for ducks.  I was wondering if they used it.  I read that 30% slope is the maximum for ducks.     And that's metal hardware cloth, right?  I don't mean to be a pest but I...

Quote: Originally Posted by DeannaMari  We'll try separating her, and giving her the supplement. Could you suggest some places that would be sold? Like do they sell it at feed stores?   She's only...

She may have a respiratory infection.  If you can get her to a vet, that is best.   Separate her from the others in a clean, dry, quiet place with plenty of fresh water and food.  Put a tablespoon of activated...

Quote: Originally Posted by CaptainQwak  Poor Romy just wants to get some cute boy action... can't you let her and Bean have a private date outside the view of her flockmates? Or would that totally freak everyone...

Have you seen this?   http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491013/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed