FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!! - Page 714

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Originally Posted by FlaRocky 


HE HAS RISEN.......
HAVE A VERY BLESSED EASTER EVERYONE...........
Maye

Happy Resurrection Sunday to everyone!!!!!
 

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Originally Posted by FuzzyButtsFarm 

I have 18 abandoned fish ponds on my property and as soon as I can figure out a way to predator proof one of them.  I'm getting ducks. LOL          Anyone have any tips on how to do it?

Lucky you!!! My boyfriend was looking for fish farms. He wanted to farm tilapia. 

Cindi, I don't know what kind. The guy told me it was a Swedish but since it has a crest I think it has to be a mix with a crested one. I don't know much about ducks, I've only ever had Muscovy and muscovy crosses.  If the chickens won't accept him, he might be available! I know he'd prefer a pond and other ducks.

He reminds me of Po's dad from Kung Fu Panda with that tuft on his head.  I love it.

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Originally Posted by crossgirl 

Lucky you!!! My boyfriend was looking for fish farms. He wanted to farm tilapia. 

 

Cindi, I don't know what kind. The guy told me it was a Swedish but since it has a crest I think it has to be a mix with a crested one. I don't know much about ducks, I've only ever had Muscovy and muscovy crosses.  If the chickens won't accept him, he might be available! I know he'd prefer a pond and other ducks.

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Originally Posted by anderson8505 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/241786/upcoming-florida-swaps-sales-shows-events-fairs-georgia-too

 

add this link to your subscriptions by clicking on it, then clicking subscribe. You'll be all set to view the upcoming swaps!
 

 

Thank you.  I did not know that there was a swap thread.
 

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Originally Posted by Sunny Side Up 

I've got GOSLINGS!  White Embdens like the one in my avatar photo.  My bantam Biscuit just hatched 2 girls, I've got more goose eggs under 3 other bantam hens.  I will be selling them when they're a few weeks old for $25.  Let me know if you or someone you know would like some.

Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by crossgirl 

Great to meet you Stephanie and your family AND the chicks!  Sorry to hear they have lice. Should be easy enough to clear up though. I was impressed with the turnout today. I ended up trading the roosters for that duck with the topknot. My poor chickens are absolutely terrified of him. 

 

Is he a magpie?  He is really cute. 

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Originally Posted by CelticOaksFarm 


Build the ducks a vented predator proof house to be locked in over night. Rid the pond of all turtles as they like to make snacks of ducklings and also the feet or grown ducks. Choose your duck breed wisely to fit your needs or desires.

A house for the ducks is a must.  Mine are locked up in a house with 1/4" hardware cloth on the sides and about 3/4 of the floor.  The house gets very messy, so I have the water and food on the wire side.  I just turn the hose on the house in the morning and it drains by the time the ducks are ready to bed down.  Also be cautious if you also decide to get geese for your pond.  My gander broke one of my duck's legs in a fight. I totally agree with the turtle comment.  There were turtles in the pond at my father's nursing home.  None of the ducklings made it due to the turtles.

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Originally Posted by chicknadventure 

 

Happy Resurrection Sunday to everyone!!!!!
 

 

Adding my Easter blessing to all of you too.  I know you all had lots of eggs!

So, we are almost done with our chicken run. We are just so busy this week and next, we have to find a temp solution before we do a full on coop. The coop is coming in a month or so, I think. Right now, we are going to put the dog crate in the chicken run, and close the chicks up at night in the dog crate like I have been. 

Lesson #1 learned

Don't buy the chickens until the chicken run is finished