Recent content by cagedgypsy

and she has a nesting box of her own. I'm trying to get her NOT to nest outside the house, just because we're in high predator country. Even the crows try to come after them sometimes. LOL I can't see going all summer like this with her, I want us both to be able to enjoy our yard, I'll try...

I've been looking, but we have ferns and brush everywhere. I'm hoping it's just a broody thing, but why she doesn't nest with the other girl that's already a week into sitting on 9 eggs. I sometimes shut the door on the house so she has to stay in there. She doesn't scream when she's in there...

It's just strange that it all of a sudden, over night started. When I was gender separating them, I of course had to chase them a bit, they're not friendly really, although 3 of the 4 will still eat out of my hand. But because I had to chase them to get them separated, the boys just run away...

I wonder if it's a Swedish thing, she's a black Swedish.

I wish that were it, but she does it ALL DAY long, and the closer I get to her, the louder and more ridiculous she gets. It happens when they're on lockdown, or when they're free ranging. And she only does it to me, anyone else can talk to her, but the second she hears my voice, it's on...

I've had my 4 ducks for a little over a year now, with no real issues ever. Well over the last few months my Black Swedish girl, has decided she hates me....HATES ME! When I let them out in the morning, she quacks as loud as possible for at least the first 20 minutes I'm outside. Anytime I'm...

Just found this thread. I have 2 blacks, one blue and a blue/Cayuga mix breed. I love them, they have the most amazing colors. My female black is my alpha, she definitely runs the show around here. I'm hoping to get 6 more girls this spring to add to the brace. I look forward to...