Recent content by AuntieG

If you haven't solved this problem yet, you might try placing the "splashing pool" near the pond and adding pond water to the little pool. My ducks seem really sensitive to changes in the flavor of their swimming water (i just have kiddie wading pools for them).

Just saw your post about soft-shelled eggs. Usually I just add some pulverized egg shells to their food if I find eggs that crack too easily. I save egg shells in the kitchen, and when there's a small pile of dry shells I put them in the blender, then sprinkle some blended shells in their...

Biggest concern for my small flock is predators. My 4 hens and 1 duck go out and about in the afternoons and are mostly safe while they stay under cover of bushes. I'm getting new chicks and ducklings soon, keeping camouflage factors in mind. Not sure if red-brown is better for blending in...