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    Introducing new ducklings

    When I got my brood of chicks last spring our son got 2 ducklings. They were seperate for months. Then when all were able to free range the ducks and chicks have been housed together in a large coop. One duck hated our dog and finally was killed by the dog. "Lucky" the other duck now thinks...
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    Calling all Snowy Mallard owners! (Help?)

    I agree...it takes forever to get their adult plumage. We got two straight run ducks...no idea. We ended up with two males, a mallard and a cross. It was fun trying to deside what we came home with!
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    Day old ducklings...feed question

    :rolleyes:My ducks did just fine on the same medicated feed. The biggest trick is to keep them from getting themselves and everything else wet! Big messers in the water. Not suposed to be soaked for so many weeks...thats hard...they can get chilled.
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    Outsmarting a goat! I need help!

    goats are herd animals. She has to have a buddy. It doesn't have to be a goat. Just someone she is with: dog, horse, etc. Even then they sometimes get curious-very smart animals!
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    Somewhat newcomer from IN

    I first found this sight last fall, and got too busy! I first got my chicks in March as day olds. I have Barred Rocks, Love them! Started out with 15. I now have 8 hens (not enough). I have 3 roos and they just started fighting, had to seperate. Was hoping to sell them but when people...
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    How old is too old to slaughter?

    Thanks, they are starting to fight and too much for the girls.
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    My chicks arrived today!

    Aren't they wonderful????!!! I loved my babies when they arrived!
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    How old is too old to slaughter?

    I slaughtered my first birds last summer...have a few roos too many, can they be eaten? or is it too late? Thanks:/
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    sick hen

    thanks much...she seems to be doing a little better!
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    Winterizing and social impacts of winter confinement

    I'm new to the chick biz too. I am in central IN and understand that if they have no drafts in their coop should be ok with just a heat light. I have gone in and looked for light during the day and caulked. I will also increase the amount of chips on the floor even though my brood roosts on...
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    Will my chickens get poisoned??

    I'm new at this chicken thing. Look and see if the incecticide was oil based. Sometimes they have instructions on the can. You might have to use a mild detergent like dishsoap and water. I understand your concern. Hope this helps.
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    sick hen

    I have a small flock that forages (mostly) in my backyard. (slip through every now and then) They were hatched in May have been laying since late July. 8 hens 3 roosters (I know). Very friendly Barred Rocks, have a nice coop with wood shavings, sleep on roost boards, 5 nest boxes with straw...
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