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  1. ChickenFan

    Duck question

    Hi All, I have a problem with my ducks and I'm hoping someone with a better understanding of duck breeding behavior can help. I have a khaki girl who is constantly under attack by my drakes. Gang rape big time. This started roughly two weeks ago. We are heading into fall here so I'm...
  2. ChickenFan

    Looking for mature ducks-hens

    Hi All, I am interested in getting some mature duck hens that are close to laying age or already laying. I am in North GA and will happily pay for shipping.
  3. ChickenFan

    Dumb duck questions :)

    I am getting some adult ducks that are already laying. What should I do about nesting boxes for them? My hen boxes are off the ground and I have the impression that ducks will want something closer to the ground??? I have heard ducks don't like to go backwards ?? so that the box needs to...
  4. ChickenFan

    What are y'all treating lumber with that you are using for your coops?

    Hi Everyone, We are getting ready to build a new coop. Clearly we need to protect the wood from rain and other moisture but we don't want to use a toxic treatment. What are some safe options for treating wood considering that chickens will try and eat everything around them. Thanks!
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    Could a hen disturbed while laying become egg bound as a result?

    I have had two egg bound hens in the last 2 1/2 weeks. They are getting calcium in the form of free choice oyster shell. They also get eggs w/ the egg shells and raw dairy. They are getting plenty of sunlight so they should be getting enough vitamin D to utilize the calcium they are getting...
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    Sick Hen

    Hi, I have a hen that is sick. She is a young hen. A couple of days ago she was limping but when I caught her and looked at her leg/foot there were no obvious signs of something being wrong and it seemed to get better. I just went out to the chickens though and she was lying in the shade...
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    Looking for pullets or hens close to laying or laying

    Anyone w/ too many girls? I am in GA but am happy to pay for shipping.
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