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    New to Ducks, Prepping for Day Olds... Best advice?

    Thank you for such a wonderfully helpful and kind post!!
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    Rabbit int he Duck House?

    Oh! True! The mess. It's always the mess with ducks, isn't it?! LOL We are building the coop so it's easy enough to build in a contained rabbit space -- maybe raise it up with a ramp so it could sit above the ducks, inside the same shelter. (We're thinking about a Flemish Giant so it will...
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    Rabbit int he Duck House?

    We are starting our duck flock this spring. We would like to add a rabbit~ considering a Flemish Giant~ but not more than one, because no matter which way you mix them you have fights or babies! LOL The bunny would have lots of attention and be a pet alongside the ducks. I have read that...
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    New to Ducks, Prepping for Day Olds... Best advice?

    Hi! We have decided to embark on ducks for eggs (and pets ;) ). We have ordered day olds for mid-April: ~ 3 Khaki Campbell hens ~ 3 cayuga hens, 1 drake ~ 3 black Indian Runner hens ~ 3 buff hens, 1 drake I am reading and learning, but would love to hear your best advice for newbies... we plan...
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    Size needed for Woods Open Air coop +nesting and roosting space

    We are pretty much decided on doing a Woods Open Air coop for our flock-to-be. We live in Northern Ontario. Just trying to sort out dimensions. Woods suggests not scaling down below 12 ' , but he also says that hens need less space than closed coops. Our plan is to have them in the open air...
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    Building Coop --what Protections to Build In ? (Woods of Northern Ontario)

    Interesting! Thank you -- I really value hearing how different folks approach it. We just have black bears, I believe! Auto correct made my bears brown LOL
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    Building Coop --what Protections to Build In ? (Woods of Northern Ontario)

    Wonderful !! So helpful! Black browns, raccoons. Yes. I will check it all out!
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    Building Coop --what Protections to Build In ? (Woods of Northern Ontario)

    Hi! We are planning for chickens this spring (about 12 laying hens ). We are still gathering info to build our coop and yard. The coop will be in a one acre fenced area (sheep fence-- not intended as a predator barrier, just happens to be there!) and close to the house (for winter electricity)...
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