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    Goose is dizzy, can't walk, falls over?

    oh good to hear this. I'm doing pretty much the same protocol. We'll see what happens. What does the Molasses do? probly provides iron & B vitamins?
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    Goose is dizzy, can't walk, falls over?

    Did any of you wobbly goose owners get any answers? Same situation here. going on 5 days, no walk at all. Can't support herself at all. I'm thinking she got into some bee killer poison that was recently sprayed. She has also been getting into the insulation under 2 cabins, which apparently is...
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    Chickens are eating Styrofoam!!! HELP!!!

    My goose and chickens have entirely destroyed the foam insulation panels under 2 cabins. Sigh.... I don't get it. It was not very secure. Now we're nailing it up, piecing it together seamlessly so no tags hang down, covering with Visquine and then covering that with chicken wire... But these...
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    Ducks, tilapia and stock tanks...

    Several years later here, but so curious to hear the outcome of this experiment. I guess plants is the key. Curious how to get plants established, with motor-mouthed, destructo-ducks on the go in the pond. Ratios / ducks to fish, fish to plants / algae, all such a balancing act. Can't wait to...
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    Chasing Chickens

    Here's a good article about this. Seems 2nd nature to me. But apparently some don't have the same sensibility & need it explained. https://independencehomestead.com/2016/05/14/please-dont-let-your-child-chase-chickens-or-any-livestock/
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    Chasing Chickens

    Thank you!! My feelings EXACTLY!! I need a little backing, to help me make my point to the other parents. Appreciate it!
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    Chasing Chickens

    Hi there all, A philosophical parenting question. We (household of 5 adults raising 3 kids, some blood, some not) have a difference of opinion about whether to let children chase and catch (our collectively owned) chickens. Those in favor say their kids derive a lot of pleasure from doing it...
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    Sudden death in Ducks? More Dead!

    Whaaa! So sad! So sorry. Mine are dropping like flies too... chicks and ducklings are about 6 days old, and just had 1 duckling death, 1 chick death today, and 1 more duckling with beginnings of neck paralysis it looks like. Can't take it anymore! Will be watching this thread for clues. Thanks!
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    Pond plants that ducks won't eat?

    WOW - They are voracious. How many ducks do you have?
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    Informed guesses as to whether these 'Spots' are Boys or Girls??

    Ok i think the Jury's in, these are ALL drakes, Boys. (What are the chances?? how did i manage to pick out 4 boys!!??). Luckily was able to do a switch and correct the balance w/ a couple of girls. Thanks to Margot. But, yes the coloration WAS a definitive indicator (blotchy heads & dark...
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    Informed guesses as to whether these 'Spots' are Boys or Girls??

    Hi Margot, fancy meeting you here. .. ! The mallards flew the coop.. (with a little encouragement from us, as the noise level was getting to be too much for the neighbors). Our neighborhood is surrounded by marshes & i think they are faring well, and we are looking forward to a visit at some...
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    Informed guesses as to whether these 'Spots' are Boys or Girls??

    No quacks yet. & both their mother and father were just about quack-less. barely made a sound, even at Full volume. which is one reason i chose these particular peepers. Thanks!
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    Informed guesses as to whether these 'Spots' are Boys or Girls??

    Hi all! Any Informed guesses as to whether these 'Austrailian Spots' are Boys or Girls?? 3 blues and 1 Silver head. Are pretty, but not exactly the coloration i expected. A lot more white on front and underneath than i thought. Seem to have some male and some female looking traits. They are...
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    Australian Spotted Questions.... *Update with Picture Overload*

    I love the coloration on these spots. Where did you get them? mine much more blotchy.
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