Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. Recent content by barnababy
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Ducks that don't Die Horribly?
Well, I would... if I felt like I had some happy endings. Don't get me wrong, one of my originals surpassed all who followed and got up into his 9th year. But while I had been nervous and anticipating finally having 1 duck live to die by the processes of aging alone... sadly, that was not the... -
1 normal egg during the day 1 soft egg at night
I deal with that OFTEN. I provide reptile calcium during laying season and sometimes get the very to administer a calcium injection. We've had to go further with vet care, but you shouldn't be in that kind of trouble. I'm currently browsing similar answers because my hen is yet again working on...- barnababy
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- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Topic of the Week - Sexing Chicks
I'm in a position unable to risk waiting to find out. I've had zero issue accurately sexing chicks of any age.. but typically I buy them at or under week old by wing feathers. Works like a charm- barnababy
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- Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
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Any recommendations on where/what site to purchase duck diapers? Preferably with adjustable straps!
Adjustable straps have a PLETHURA of unforeseen disadvantages wirh ducks. TRUST ME. I cant count the types, places, and people i ordered diapers from before discovering SewSammi (from here) on Etsy and now with her own .com url. -
"Chef Savage"...
Wow, okay that's nuts! I'm kind of relieved though honestly to hear that she's not the only one. I was sure that she wasn't, but she's the only one of any that I've had that has ever been witness to eat such extreme things. I have seen her eat small toads before, too. My outdoor 3 ducks would... -
"Chef Savage"...
Does anybody else have ducks that eat lizards, snakes, and/or scorpions?? It seems extreme to me. This girl is a beast. -
3 Week old Pekin problems
Finally caught some photos showing what her episodes look like. -
Day 26, does anyone leave their drake with hen?
Call me crazy/ignorant/a newbie.. but I was unaware people separated them for that reason. I had 2 female Pekin and a Rouen drake live together blissfully for years. The first time they started laying I wanted to see if tree eggs were fertile and had to pull and toss 7 1/2 dozen on week 6. Later... -
Overweight Duck?
They look like Cayuga Rouen mixes and a Runner mixed with.... not sure. A Campbell possibly? -
what is the monetary value of pet ducks?
I agree. I've had Rouens, Pekins, Indian runners, and more.. and never spent more than 20 (after shipping even in cold weather and special arrangements) each for a duck. BUT I would 100% absolutely be presenting every get bill and receipt for anything needed to that guy and expect him to pay... -
3 Week old Pekin problems
She's a regular Pekin. Not Jumbo. She is starting to have an odd shape about her thoigh since she has such limited mobility. She's been having a harder time the last few days. Her legs are sprawling further and she's having a harder time getting up or staying up. Her body features seem to be... -
3 Week old Pekin problems
No, I haven't written them. I didn't want to come across as complaining. I'm more worried about the duck- but you have a good point. And no, she doesn't have a crest. -
3 Week old Pekin problems
in my searches I came across a couple of times instances that seemed fairly similar. How would someone know it's neurological? What would a vet look for to find this out? What is there a out there that can be hope for as a treatment for that and how much improvement would you see? Even with her... -
3 Week old Pekin problems
I'm feeding all for a starter Growers crumble feed. It's the same one I've given all of my ducks and this is the only time I've had this problem and it's just in the 1 - I have two Runners, Cayuga, and then the Pekin. I'm giving her B complex liquid droppers into the water, brewer's yeast and... -
3 Week old Pekin problems
I recently ordered for new hatchlings from metzer farms and very quickly noticed that they were lazier than my ducks I've had previously. But one in particular Doesn't get around much. At first we thought she was just lazy or overweight. She fell on her back a couple times which is totally...