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post #15101 of 18793
5/10/12 at 1:28pm

After months of begging to start my call duck coop I decided to break ground on it by  myself today! DH got home after I finished the first 2 post holes. He helped me dig the last 2 (but I made sure that I started those holes too!) I want to make sure he can't say that I didn't do most of the work! big_smile.png I plan on getting the posts this weekend and hopefully getting some boards on there too! And I have to get DH to go pick up my Papa's tractor to FINALLY till up my garden..roll.png can't believe I still don't have a garden planted. Hope everyone's having a great day!

Currently raising a small menagarie of animals, including a horse, 2 mini donkeys, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ducks, and a bunch of chickens! Hoping to focus on call ducks and Belgium d'anvers!
If you don't jump...you'll never know if you can fly. _ML_

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Currently raising a small menagarie of animals, including a horse, 2 mini donkeys, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ducks, and a bunch of chickens! Hoping to focus on call ducks and Belgium d'anvers!
If you don't jump...you'll never know if you can fly. _ML_

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post #15102 of 18793
5/10/12 at 3:15pm

OK so my neighbors have ducks and people on here seem to love their ducks but I was wondering, do people have ducks for a purpose or just as pets?

Homeschool mom to 4 boys and one baby girl, a dog, a roo blrw and his 4 girls(1 BO, 2 rir, and 1 EE), 2 quail and 8 bantam chickens(1 roo and 1 hen d'uccle, 1 hen sboe, bb red oe hen, and silkies(buff, white, lavender and black))

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Homeschool mom to 4 boys and one baby girl, a dog, a roo blrw and his 4 girls(1 BO, 2 rir, and 1 EE), 2 quail and 8 bantam chickens(1 roo and 1 hen d'uccle, 1 hen sboe, bb red oe hen, and silkies(buff, white, lavender and black))

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post #15103 of 18793
5/10/12 at 3:22pm

OK I posted that I only have one chick and am worried it won't do well since it is alone. I am starting some new eggs this weekend hopefully but of course they won't be ready for some time.  It seems to be the general consensus that I should have a friend for my chick to develop correctly. I am worried since my chick has bad feet that a new little one will be mean to it.  It was suggested that I get a more gentler breed.  Anyone near Laurens or within an hour's drive (Greenville or Spartanburg or Columbia) have a chick I can get?

Homeschool mom to 4 boys and one baby girl, a dog, a roo blrw and his 4 girls(1 BO, 2 rir, and 1 EE), 2 quail and 8 bantam chickens(1 roo and 1 hen d'uccle, 1 hen sboe, bb red oe hen, and silkies(buff, white, lavender and black))

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Homeschool mom to 4 boys and one baby girl, a dog, a roo blrw and his 4 girls(1 BO, 2 rir, and 1 EE), 2 quail and 8 bantam chickens(1 roo and 1 hen d'uccle, 1 hen sboe, bb red oe hen, and silkies(buff, white, lavender and black))

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post #15104 of 18793
5/10/12 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by Avonshire View Post

OK so my neighbors have ducks and people on here seem to love their ducks but I was wondering, do people have ducks for a purpose or just as pets?

My ducks are just pets..other than I hope to eventually be able to sell pairs of their offspring since they come from a very good breeding line. Mine are call ducks so they are bantam sized. There are larger sized ducks that are great for eggs or meat. Apparently duck eggs are great to bake with. I plan on adding a new breed of ducks hopefully this summer love.gif

Currently raising a small menagarie of animals, including a horse, 2 mini donkeys, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ducks, and a bunch of chickens! Hoping to focus on call ducks and Belgium d'anvers!
If you don't jump...you'll never know if you can fly. _ML_

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Currently raising a small menagarie of animals, including a horse, 2 mini donkeys, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ducks, and a bunch of chickens! Hoping to focus on call ducks and Belgium d'anvers!
If you don't jump...you'll never know if you can fly. _ML_

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post #15105 of 18793
5/10/12 at 5:39pm

fl.gif I think I Found my Big Blue JG a home.....I find out about 8 in the morning......fl.gif

My Ultra Mini-Farm contains BO and BR's and EE, BlkJG, Silkie - 2Dogs, 1parakeets, Pimped Out Hermit Crabs and a small Japanese Garden with pond. I grow Blackberrys, mini-garden with herbs. I raise Orchids and Bonsai trees and make hypertufa pots..with all Smiles cause it's my little piece of happiness
--Take Care, Yancy and just remember to Eat-Drink and Be Merry

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My Ultra Mini-Farm contains BO and BR's and EE, BlkJG, Silkie - 2Dogs, 1parakeets, Pimped Out Hermit Crabs and a small Japanese Garden with pond. I grow Blackberrys, mini-garden with herbs. I raise Orchids and Bonsai trees and make hypertufa pots..with all Smiles cause it's my little piece of happiness
--Take Care, Yancy and just remember to Eat-Drink and Be Merry

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post #15106 of 18793
5/10/12 at 6:04pm
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Welcome GArdenjunkie.  There are many on here who should be able to help out.  It takes a few days for everyone to post and find your post, so be patient.

 

Pudellvr, i think there is a swap planed in florence this weekend, might be  a great place to meet folks who can help you out.


there is one in Gaston too, and ill be there

2 Cochin 2 Golden Comet 2 White Leghorns 1 Buff Orp. 4 RIR 4 Barred Rocks 3 Silkies 2 Polish 3 new EE,  and Growing

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2 Cochin 2 Golden Comet 2 White Leghorns 1 Buff Orp. 4 RIR 4 Barred Rocks 3 Silkies 2 Polish 3 new EE,  and Growing

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post #15107 of 18793
5/10/12 at 6:36pm

  I have 2 pekin ducks that lay the larger eggs.. They are said to be great for baking. My ducks are only a couple of weeks old and are not laying yet, but I do look forward to baking with the eggs. 

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My ducks are just pets..other than I hope to eventually be able to sell pairs of their offspring since they come from a very good breeding line. Mine are call ducks so they are bantam sized. There are larger sized ducks that are great for eggs or meat. Apparently duck eggs are great to bake with. I plan on adding a new breed of ducks hopefully this summer love.gif

Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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post #15108 of 18793
5/10/12 at 6:37pm

  Moonchild that is awesome news..:D 

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fl.gif I think I Found my Big Blue JG a home.....I find out about 8 in the morning......fl.gif

Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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post #15109 of 18793
5/10/12 at 6:53pm
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Originally Posted by pudellvr View Post

Amy, the shipping took its toll on these eggs. Your packing far exceeds what these were packed in. All I'm saying.

 

 

I'm sorry to hear that. I do love for eggs to arrive in excellent shape but who knows what the PO does to the box while in route. There are so many places to find out how to wrap well.

 

RedBug, your eggs arrived here in great shape today. Wonderfully wrapped and rested a while. Now popped in the bator with timer going. Can't wait! Thank you again! hugs.gif

Bantam Cochins are my love! Mille Fleur projects, buff barred projects and black/blue Mottled. Chickens, Guineas, Ducks, Peafowl and Meal Worms. Contact me for hatching eggs and a link to my website.


God Bless America!  If you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them!


"Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand."

 

 

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Bantam Cochins are my love! Mille Fleur projects, buff barred projects and black/blue Mottled. Chickens, Guineas, Ducks, Peafowl and Meal Worms. Contact me for hatching eggs and a link to my website.


God Bless America!  If you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them!


"Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand."

 

 

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post #15110 of 18793
5/10/12 at 6:56pm
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Ah yes, I see you have met Testosterone, his evil twin! lau.gif

 Evil twin needs to go back home  smack.gif

 

I had one of the Porcelains to peck at me the other day. I figured that meant he needed to be held and loved and kissed on and petted and tortured with lots of love. He has been on his best behavior since. Phooey, no more of that kissy crap, he says!

 

But yeah, spring is beastly!

Bantam Cochins are my love! Mille Fleur projects, buff barred projects and black/blue Mottled. Chickens, Guineas, Ducks, Peafowl and Meal Worms. Contact me for hatching eggs and a link to my website.


God Bless America!  If you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them!


"Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand."

 

 

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Bantam Cochins are my love! Mille Fleur projects, buff barred projects and black/blue Mottled. Chickens, Guineas, Ducks, Peafowl and Meal Worms. Contact me for hatching eggs and a link to my website.


God Bless America!  If you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them!


"Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand."

 

 

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