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Our little duckling, Teddy, wasn't quite ready to be mixed with the rest of my flock as we were getting ready to go on a camping trip. So I decided to bring him along! He rode in the truck happily (a 6 hour trip there and back home) and enjoyed hanging out around the campground with us. There...

Oh I'm so sorry about your chicken. The wild animals have been quite bold this year. As others suggested, sugar water will help get some extra energy in her to help her recover. If you have a tractor supply or similar farm store, I'd also recommend some poultry nutridrench. It has extra vitamins...

HI @Airean! Welcome to BYC. We are so happy you joined! RIR are fantastic layers and quite hardy, my neighbors down the road have a flock of them and sell their eggs as they lay more than they can use. Look forward to having you as part of this community and learning more about you and your...

I think crushed up adult pellets would be fine for a few days until you can get starter. If you have any save a chick electrolyte mix or nutridrench I'd put some of that in their water as well, just to be on the safe side with nutrients(I give this to all my day olds regardless). If not, no big...

We have definitely seen more raccoon activity this year than in previous years. They are also MUCH more bold than usual- I have seen a mom and her six kits, as well as two loner adults out in broad daylight several times now. Here in my area of NY we are in a fairly severe drought - I think...

Hi Liv! Welcome to BYC. That is a great selection of duck breeds you have coming, congrats on their upcoming arrival. There is lots of information here and members are very eager to share their knowledge, should you need any help. And of course, we'd love to see pictures when they arrive! Take...

Thank you! The only mirror I had is huge-it takes up the entire side of the brooder. I was worried it was TOO big lol, so I'm very glad to hear this.

Thank you!! That is little miss Kali the Persian mix... her cuteness is matched only by her 'tortitude' 😹

Hi everyone! I have a two day old call duckling, Teddy. She is the only egg that was fertile and made it to hatching. I have another duckling, Pepper, who is five weeks old (currently living with her same age chick friends). My plan is to raise Teddy solo until she is big enough to safely be...

It looks quite a bit like my roo did at that age. But I am certainly no expert. My roo was also a surprise - I ordered sexed day old chicks from McMurray hatchery. The olive egger turned out to be a boy! Other than his pure hatred for me, I'm grateful to have him around. He protects and...

Oh she's beautiful 💜 love her name as well. Thank you for sharing!

Hello and welcome to BYC! You have come to the right place, there is so much information here and so many wonderful fellow chicken enthusiasts 🐔 You have a beautiful flock. I look forward to hearing more about them!

Mine love scrambled eggs, mealworms, any of the farmer's helper treats (especially hot cakes and golden nuggets!) cantaloupes, watermelon, ears of corn, birdseed, and any leftover bake goods. Of course even with being spoiled by all of those daily treats made just for them... they just loooove...

Hello and welcome to BYC! Congratulations on your new home, how exciting! :love We are happy you joined and look forward to having you as a member of our community.

Thank you so much!!