Posts by Going Quackers

Quote: Originally Posted by rancher hicks  I do have concerns too, that they fly.  Our property borders a creek and once they get to that it would be the end, cuz I'd never be able to get them back.  I was...

I would either remove him from having access to  the chickens or remove the chickens so they don't have access to him. This is actually a very common problem with drakes mating with chickens and can result in death of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by eggfinder12  I am here in TN and our yearlings started laying eggs in Feb. They did a great job following the chickens into the nest box. But I have not found a duck in the box for over a...

Quote: Originally Posted by rancher hicks    I thought Storey's said they only lay a few egg per year.  How many do you get? I just reviewed my book, i found no such reference? perhaps, i missed...

Quote: Originally Posted by rubberduckies  I just went to Tractor Supply and found a really fine/thin pine shaving. A big bag is $5.99. This stuff is amazing. If you can find it, I recommend it. It's not sawdust is...

Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Lydia  Scovies lay a good amt of eggs, they just don't lay year round. exactly! i have had dozens since they started in Jan.. heck i had 3 today, alone.

Quote: Originally Posted by cymbaline  Here they are cuddled up on me last night sleeping. :)   They are very friendly. They weren't so much when I initially picked them up at the store, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by rancher hicks  I'm still debating ducks.  It's nice when it's not to cold but Monday is was frigid and you'd freeze your butt off real fast.  Animals don't care, it's me that...

well here is a new type... my drakes fighting and yes, that is a 7mth old duck staring at the whole process..       and if you have never heard the sounds of two mature Muscovy drakes fighting? well,...

Quote: Originally Posted by jdywntr  Well its official.  My muscovy mom abandoned her single baby.  Baby took up with my broody.  So, at least it will have some siblings (hopefully) next...