Recent content by gilbert2
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HATCHLING HELP!!
Congrats! Excuse me, but am I alone in thinking that the less outside "interference" the better? -
Dangers of heatlamps - Soo mad!
Of course getting water droplets shaken onto the bulb will not be good. But for me, there is a more subtle solution to long bulb life: NEVER let your fingertips touch the lamp! The oil on your skin will transfer to the lamp, and create that uneven hot spot. I have used a heat lamp without any... -
Ducklings!!!
I, too, am a user and a fan of Purina Flock Raiser. It has fed my ducks for about six years, so far, and no problems, thank God. It's rare for me, in today's society, to find any kind of product that works so well. -
Help with new duck house
To all my dear ducky friends, please allow me to wish you a very happy Easter! -
Help with new duck house
For the past seven years, my coop has had a wooden floor, which I covered with heavy duty black plastic trash bags. Of course there are several quarter-inch holes pre-drilled into the wooden floor. Then 3-4" of chopped straw, and it's done. Every couple of days, I sprinkle in a cover coat of... -
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Daphne bathes + 8 month old Goons
Sometimes that head bobbing move can be a mating ritual. Really. I've seen it many a time with my flock. -
Flies..
So far, the idea from Trux has worked the best for me. Those plastic bags (with attractant inside) that you fill with water and hang--they work so great! BTW, when they get full, I empty them into my garden, and "stir" them into the dirt with a shovel. Sure, it's gross, but hey........ -
Gil's world-Ducky Mansion coming soon!
As you might have guessed, I just LOVE hearing all this news! Sincerely, Gil -
Strange Malady!
BTW, where and how could a guy like me (living in So. Colorado) get a few Call Ducks? -
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My ducks are coming tomorrow!
This must be so exciting for the new owner!! I can clearly remember my first ducks--and also my latest shipment, which was every bit as exciting. I can only wish PATOS good luck, and godspeed with his new flock! -
Strange Malady!
@missLydia: Oh yes, thank you, dear! That one brief scare was the only negative thing so far in the entire flock. And now they are getting so big! Soon, they will move outside of the garage. Just as soon as most of our winter is over, they can go to the outdoor home. -
Ok. Debate time.
This is one of the very most interesting threads I have read! Thank you, BYC duck people, for your valuable opinions. -
Foamy poop
That's sure a funny looking goose ya got there. It's not a goose, it's a duck. I was talking to the duck. {sorry-very old joke}