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    Muskovy Egg versus Harlequin Egg

    I just realized that I accidentally put welsh harlequin duck eggs in the incubator with Muskovy eggs. The Muskovy eggs should hatch a week later than the harlequins. Is there a way to tell which is which? corey
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    Willamette Valley area

    Hi we are in the Willamette valley area for a couple days to explore a little. We are thinking of moving here, actually. Any suggestions about what to do to help get a good view of what it's like?
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    Bobwhite Chick Foot Problems

    Actually, I may have found the problem - I bought a new feeder a couple broods ago, and I just noticed that it has sharp edges that they could hit their feet on. In fact, one of them DID cut the top of its foot while they were scurrying around for cover when I reached in to get the injured one...
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    Bobwhite Chick Foot Problems

    In our last two bobwhite broods, we've experienced a high mortality rate starting in the third week or so. It looks like the top of their feet are getting sores on them, then they start picking at the sore, then they're dead within a couple days. A drop of Bactine on the injury seems to help...
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    Any Help? Trying to get my muscovies to brood this Spring.

    We bought them early last fall, and I'm very aware of the space limitations of the yard. You might be surprised at how much you can manage with good planning and regular (twice daily) maintenance, though. We already spend a good amount of time on "poop patrol" - we use deep composting. I've...
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    Any Help? Trying to get my muscovies to brood this Spring.

    I've currently got a small flock of muscovies - two drakes and three ducks, and I'd like to get at least one of them to hatch a clutch of eggs. I have a small backyard lot in the city of Chicago. I was planning building shelters with 16-gauge 1/2" x 1" GAW rabbit cage floor wire on all sides...
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    Ocellated Turkey Chicks Or Hatching Eqqs Wanted

    Any luck?
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