Posts by dainironfoot

Hi guys! I don't currently have any divers but am hoping to get some hooded mergansers this fall(only mandarins right now). My question is does any one feed their ducks live fish? I have a good source for live trout fingerlings(friend...

Hello. I saw some mallard ducklings at the feed store yesterday and was wondering if they will be able to fly when they get older. Looking for ducks for the kids and didn't really want to clip wings. Thanx a bunch!

Hello duck experts!  My boy has fallen in love with runner ducks and its looks like we will be getting some this summer.  We are having trouble finding specific info on their care and was wondering if you guys could help us...

Hi guys just wondering if you guys feed larger vegetables to your pheasants. I have heard some people say that their pheasants love pumpkins  and cucumbers and I was just wondering if they eat the  large seeds in there too. I...

Hello guys! Just wondering if anyone uses an elevated feeder for pheasants. I have Amhersts and Goldens and have been having mice problems and was thinking of moving the feeder up about 4 feet high. There are plenty of branches that...

OK, so after a few pheasants  injuries on the wire top of my pen I have decided to replace it with netting. My question is is the 2" stuff too large for Amhersts and Goldens? It seems a little cheaper than the 1". Also, how is the...

Hi guys, I have an extra pen that I made for some more pheasants and was thinking about turning it into a pen for a covey of California or Mountain quail(spendy). My question is would they be ok in a colony or can they only be kept in...

Good luck getting ahold of a breeder on here, they are few and far between. There are some here but they never seem to have birds. I finally got my first pair after searching incessantly  for nearly a year, the hatchery birds...

Hello! I was wondering if anyone could tell me what a good sized pen for a trio of cochin bantams is. I will be getting some soon and have very limited space. I have seen a few pics of people keeping them in 2X3 cages and...

Hi guys. Just wondering what would be the smallest size breeding pen I could go with for a trio of bantam cochins. Also, do they need an outdoor portion or can I just have the breeding pens in my barn? Thanx a bunch.