Posts by Yetti

yes it will get mucky if it doesn't drain. I suggest a landscape fabric under the sand over gravel to let water out and let the sand stay dry.

I have just the 16% layer pellets. they are eating the heck out of it. as for the latest on the bird, he seems to be a little better. the sore leg is moving some but is still swollen. the black mark is getting smaller from the...

on the vet issue, I have buddy who is by trade a bird vet. I am tracking him down as he is retired.

well I set up the little tykes pool for him and his buddies, the rain should have it full by morning. when I went out tonight he was standing and moving but slowly. I didn't put any pressure on him, the issue seems to be a dominate...

My vet doesn't do farm animals, wouldn't even return my calls when my goose got sick. nobody around here does ducks & geese from what I'm finding. as for seperating him we have. he is hanging with his two buddies by his side. I...

One of my pekings is in bad shape. my wife called me yesterday at work and said its been limping around all day. the others have been beating on him and he may have broken an ankle running from them. his right ankle has a black ring...

well two more in the coup yesterday. not sure when they will stop laying but I keep picking them up. I had one that has some head out line showing the other day but far from ready. once you see body outlines how long till they pip?

Quote: Originally Posted by lizzyGSR    Many stores also add aquarium salt, which is NOT the same as table salt.  You should research what additives are added to the water where you get your fish before feeding the...

you can treat the fish prior to feeding them to the ducks use Iodine free table salt. put in 1 teaspoon for ever gallon of water you keep them in, at the very least 24 hours. the salt breaks up parasites and bacteria that's common in...

I have two with a black feather on the lower left side. should come out this year after the molt.