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My neighbor ditched a rooster on us! I’m not in a zoned area for chickens, but this rooster adopted my flock. I’m worried his crowing will lead to complaint from neighbors, and may cause me to loose my flock! He is free to whoever wants him- ASAP Located in Waco Tx!

Oh thank you! how did she get in and out to eat and drink?

When I was able to peek, it seems she is only on duck eggs. I don’t have a rooster, so I was worried about her sitting on some rotting chicken eggs, but as far as I’m aware, it’s just duck (unless she’s stolen some- which has happened before 😂) any suggestions on moving the eggs? That’s what I’m...

Hi all! My duck has gone broody inside my chicken coop... she’s not in a nesting box, but I’m not quite sure how to keep any ducklings that may hatch safe from the chickens. I have no idea how many eggs she is sitting on, but I was able to peek a few days ago and it seems to be a good-sized...

*****UPDATE***** Tonight when I went and checked, there were 2 ducklings, and one egg was hatching! Momma got up to show them where more water was and I got a good look at the nest!

I’ll have to move all the plants and tree limbs she has nested under- it’s really a great spot! We’ve got her pretty well secluded from the other birds, but if she ventured out from her hollow, they could see but not access her. She’s got food and water nearby her. I’m not sure if any of the...

Okay! Should I keep them in their little barricaded area? It’s about a 5x7 corner, mostly shaded

Hi all- my black Indian runner went broody while we were out of town last month, and her nest was back in an area where we couldn’t reach the eggs to candle or collect easily, so we let nature take its course. Yesterday morning, I went to check on her and there was a little duckling! It looks...

Darn! That’s what I did last year, and it was such a hassle because Emilio just cried and cried in the run with his ladies! My chickens are all little escape artists, so they refuse to do anything but free-range

My birds went crazy over the cantaloupe! They LOVE cherry tomatoes (which was too funny watching the ducks try to eat!) and pears as well!

Hey all, My Drake, Emelio, has been going after one of my chickens- Lucy. His wife has decided to go broody, and our two other female ducks he refuses to even acknowledge- no matter how many times they throw themselves at him (and they are pretty promiscuous!). He will not go after any of my...

Hi all- Waco, Tx area, need to find a home for my gorgeous Silver Spangled Hamburg Rooster. We are not zoned to have them, and I thought we could sneak him in, but he is just too loud for our neighbors! He is beautiful, healthy, 5 months old and takes good care of his hens!

Hi all, first time duck mom. I have 2 ducks and 4 chickens, all about 3 months old. They usually tuck themselves in at dusk and all go into their house, but for the past week, one of my ducks refuses to go in! He just stands in the run shouting, until I finally give in and go put him up. I've...

Hi friends! I have 2 pullets who both are yellow with black "smudges". They recently have been getting some white on their wing as well. I need some help identifying the breed please!! [/IMG]

Thanks! I will try that today!!