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Originally Posted by JazminesZoo View Post

I still need to paint it....  So this run cost us under $300 for all materials !  The roof took 4 ~ 8' clear plastic panels, SO the covered coop area is 7'x8' & the grass run is 8'x8'

One pen is 15' L x 8' W & 7' Tall

 

We finished one of our pheasant pens yesterday ~ there will be a total of 4 seperate areas.  We are making it multi purpose so it can be all one or 4 seperate etc.  CAN be used for anything ... Whelping, ducks, chicks, pheasants, goats, wallabies, zebras etc!

 

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Originally Posted by Marty1876 View Post

 

When mine come early, everyone from that group hatches then, or nobody else hatches.  I'm waiting on my giant Pekings now.  Due tomorrow 9 pm.  (I always set eggs in the evening, hoping to wake up to babies)  Of course with ducks, it rarely works out that way.  I thought there were only 2 left (I only candled 2x, but when I locked down I candled again, I have three of the impossible things.  Now if the bloody things will just hatch......fl.gif

Mine tend to stretch it out over several days. The last batch was five days from first duckling to last (who came on hatchday).

 

fl.gif for your impossible babies to hatch happy and healthy! I get my pekin eggs delivered tomorrow, looks like. I've mis-calculated, so looks like I'm going to be hand turning at least 2 dozen! ep.gif

 

And I promised to incubate those chicken eggs too. People are telling me I need to find a Master Bator, suck it up and become a real hatchery! ep.gif

I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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Originally Posted by Marty1876 View Post

I'm waiting on my giant Pekings now.  Due tomorrow 9 pm.  (I always set eggs in the evening, hoping to wake up to babies)  Of course with ducks, it rarely works out that way.  I thought there were only 2 left (I only candled 2x, but when I locked down I candled again, I have three of the impossible things.  Now if the bloody things will just hatch......fl.gif

Keep us posted !  fl.gif

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Originally Posted by DutchChic View Post

Jaz!!!  OMG!!!  You are soooo lucky to have access to such beautiful creatures!!!  I have a wonderful picture of one in motion as my desktop background.  They are one of my favorite breeds!  I love all horses, but the Friesian is at the top of the list.  Thank you for sharing pics of your step-mother's horses!

Oh, and your pheasant run looks awesome!  You need to send your hubby down here for a few projects I need built, lol.

Thanx love.gif

I cannot beleive how mellow & gentle the Friesians are..... My fave mare was named Joulke  (pronounced Yelk yuh)  I called her Yuk Yuk for a nickname ~ she was such a lover & I loved her Baroque Style.  Miss Her Muches

Hubby for hire .... Hmmm sounds do-able! He has been on vacation since the 17th ~ He has some more free time, will trade for Margaritas!

 

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dont you love how our brains refuss to cross-reference information some times,lol hugs.gif

2nd on list? pretty please droolin.gif

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Thanx Hun!

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Originally Posted by Goin Quackrrs View Post

Awesome! celebrate.gif

Mine tend to stretch it out over several days. The last batch was five days from first duckling to last (who came on hatchday).

 

fl.gif for your impossible babies to hatch happy and healthy! I get my pekin eggs delivered tomorrow, looks like. I've mis-calculated, so looks like I'm going to be hand turning at least 2 dozen! ep.gif

 

And I promised to incubate those chicken eggs too. People are telling me I need to find a Master Bator, suck it up and become a real hatchery! ep.gif

 

I think a Master Bator is in order!  Good luck on the Pekins!

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Originally Posted by JazminesZoo View Post

Keep us posted !  fl.gif

Thanx love.gif

I cannot beleive how mellow & gentle the Friesians are..... My fave mare was named Joulke  (pronounced Yelk yuh)  I called her Yuk Yuk for a nickname ~ she was such a lover & I loved her Baroque Style.  Miss Her Muches

Hubby for hire .... Hmmm sounds do-able! He has been on vacation since the 17th ~ He has some more free time, will trade for Margaritas!

 

Thanx Hun!

I think a Master Bator is in order!  Good luck on the Pekins!

I've been hunting for a Master Bator. Hubs may have to try and build them!

I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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Originally Posted by JazminesZoo View Post

Keep us posted !  fl.gif

Thanx love.gif

I cannot beleive how mellow & gentle the Friesians are..... My fave mare was named Joulke  (pronounced Yelk yuh)  I called her Yuk Yuk for a nickname ~ she was such a lover & I loved her Baroque Style.  Miss Her Muches

Hubby for hire .... Hmmm sounds do-able! He has been on vacation since the 17th ~ He has some more free time, will trade for Margaritas!

 

Thanx Hun!

I think a Master Bator is in order!  Good luck on the Pekins!

Margaritas??  That's a done deal!  LOL

Yeah...it's amazing how mild tempered the larger horse breeds are...like the Gypsies and other drafts.  The Friesians are so big, I'd need a ladder!  But oh, what a ride!

~~Call Ducks: Butterscotch & Blue Fawn ~~ Runner Ducks: Blue/Black ~~ Giant Toulouse Dewlap Geese: Buff & Grey ~~ Sebastopol Geese: Gray Saddleback ~~ Silkies ~~ B/B/S Bantam Cochins/Frizzles ~~ Sizzles ~~ LF Salmon Faverolles ~~ English Lemon Cuckoo Orpingtons ~~ and a few rogue Guineas ~~

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~~Call Ducks: Butterscotch & Blue Fawn ~~ Runner Ducks: Blue/Black ~~ Giant Toulouse Dewlap Geese: Buff & Grey ~~ Sebastopol Geese: Gray Saddleback ~~ Silkies ~~ B/B/S Bantam Cochins/Frizzles ~~ Sizzles ~~ LF Salmon Faverolles ~~ English Lemon Cuckoo Orpingtons ~~ and a few rogue Guineas ~~

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Originally Posted by Goin Quackrrs View Post

I've been hunting for a Master Bator. Hubs may have to try and build them!

Jaz's hubby works for margaritas!  lau.gif

~~Call Ducks: Butterscotch & Blue Fawn ~~ Runner Ducks: Blue/Black ~~ Giant Toulouse Dewlap Geese: Buff & Grey ~~ Sebastopol Geese: Gray Saddleback ~~ Silkies ~~ B/B/S Bantam Cochins/Frizzles ~~ Sizzles ~~ LF Salmon Faverolles ~~ English Lemon Cuckoo Orpingtons ~~ and a few rogue Guineas ~~

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~~Call Ducks: Butterscotch & Blue Fawn ~~ Runner Ducks: Blue/Black ~~ Giant Toulouse Dewlap Geese: Buff & Grey ~~ Sebastopol Geese: Gray Saddleback ~~ Silkies ~~ B/B/S Bantam Cochins/Frizzles ~~ Sizzles ~~ LF Salmon Faverolles ~~ English Lemon Cuckoo Orpingtons ~~ and a few rogue Guineas ~~

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Originally Posted by DutchChic View Post

Jaz's hubby works for margaritas!  lau.gif

You have no idea how good a margarita sounds today... droolin.gif

 

Here's my special needs duck... going to try to find her an indoor home:

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My early birds:

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I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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Sarcasm:  Just one of the many services I offer.

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Unfortunately sober for another 22 hours or so. Tomorrow's another day.

I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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I'm Kelly. Married to my enabler, man of my dreams, love of my life, builder of my duck houses. Mom to two awesome, if not a bit wild, children. Adopted mom to a mixed flock of ducks (Runner, Pekin, Cayuga, Swede) and a not-so-bright rescue dog named Mack. Auntie to all the animals at the farm I work at. Photographer (http://www.redbubble.com/people/evanskelly). Blogger of the obscure,...

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post #33859 of 37915

Jaz, your stepmom has beautiful horses!!

 

Quackers, congrats on more babies!!!!

 

Marty, how are your 3 precious eggs doing??

My menagerie includes 5 horses, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 32 geese (dewlap toulouse & african) and 10 ducks (muscovy, ancona, cayuga & silver appleyard).

NPIP Certified- #UT-179

Spirit's story: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/725035/spirit-the-amazing-grey-dewlap-toulouse-gander/
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My menagerie includes 5 horses, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 32 geese (dewlap toulouse & african) and 10 ducks (muscovy, ancona, cayuga & silver appleyard).

NPIP Certified- #UT-179

Spirit's story: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/725035/spirit-the-amazing-grey-dewlap-toulouse-gander/
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Hi everyone !  I love the horses, the run, and the babies! love.gif

 

I think I only have 3 or 4 viable eggs out of the 3 dozen I had shipped.  It is hard to tell on the darker Ameracauna(?) eggs.  I don't think it is the incubator though, because I put in about 5 of my muscovy eggs later as a test and I can totally see development.

 

 How long into incubation before you know they are not good if you can see into them?

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