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I have 3 SS hens, and a couple weeks ago I noticed one of them hobbling around. (They are two years old). Today I noticed why...she has a fourth toe that has grown out. Any explanations? Anybody else have this happen?

Question: how much shelter and warmth does Muscovy ducks require? I have a chance at 2 males and 5 females that the owner says he does not have adequate "shelter". help anyone?

I've noticed that my 4 hens are not laying their "quota" lately. One of them is making a coo noise and has a pale looking comb. The other 3 have bright red combs and cluck their heads off. Is this normal? I am feeding Layena.

These are my Metzer girls.......from the left, Spaz, Maygan and Mable. Do you think Maygan is a boy???

I've got three WH's that are about two months old now. I had a small pool for them to play in and that seemed to be fine with them. However, I thought they would like a bigger pool, so I substituted a larger pool. They won't get in. Is it the depth, or the height of the edge? Or.......

I've had Mallards before, but this is the first time for Welshies. I taught my Mallards to "get on the bus" (meaning get into the cage for transport to the pool) and they got it right away. My new Welshies, however, when I use the same technique, seem to be ah, well..., sorta, retarded...

My three female Weshies have arrived from Metzer Farms! They are the cutest little fuzz balls and full of energy! WOW

If you have been following any of my posts, I lost my mallards to a mink all in one night last October. I have been tossing around "ducks or not" since then. Well, today I pushed the oder button and have 3 Welsh Harlequin females shipping from Metzer's in May. (My DH is gonna kill me, but so...

I am looking about adopting a couple "female" pekins, but how can I be sure they are both female?

This morning I found one of my SS hens laying near the waterer. She was drinking little bit at a time and very lethargic. I picked her up and felt her tummy. She then squirted some running milk-ish looking stool. What is it? Egg bound? I posted this under the watering/feeding section this...

This morning I found one of my SS hens laying near the waterer. She was drinking little bit at a time and very lethargic. I picked her up and felt her tummy. She then squirted some running milk-ish looking stool. What is it? Egg bound?

Curious as to why everyone likes a certain breed or breeds. I had mallards, but wondering if a different breed would be "better". My mallards met an horrific end by a mink attack late October this year. I am currently thinking about getting more ducks this spring, but would like to know what...

I have 5 speckled sussex (one I think is a roo). I got them as day old chicks in June. When do they start to lay? I'm feeding Layena right now.

All my mallards and one rouen were killed last night in the garage which I thought was predator proof! I think it's a rat. I have put out poison and got a few of them, but one or more mean SOBS are still there. I am afraid for my chickens now. I am so angry and sad!!!!!!!!

I am staring a new thread. My question is: do all duck eggs taste the same? Or do different breeds have different tastes? Also, does what the duck eats make the difference? Inquiring minds want to know...........

*****This was posted on Wifezilla's "Duckponics" thread Wifezilla, it's been a pleasure reading this thread! Keep us up to date. I am subscribed. You have inspired me to clean out the kiddie pools! My ducks aren't particular to the looks of their "pond(s)", so I let them make a total...

I just aquired a Rouen and boy does the poo stink! Is this normal or based on what she was eating? My Mallards smell a little but not like the Rouen.

This duck was born late March this year. Male or female? I was told female and that the owner's pekins were trying to mount "her"

I have 5 SS, and I *think*, I have a roo. At age (or what do I look for) do I make sure his high T doesn't hurt the hens?

OK, I am pretty sure I have a roo in my "flock" of 5. Should I....er....ah...let them grow up "together"? Opinions? Advice? Other (except cull)?