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    Chickens won't go in coop at night!!!

    I take a bowl that has meal worms in it rattle it and mine follow me to coop and enjoy the treat.
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    Male Duck killed my injured duck by trying to breed her as her neck is broken

    Pansy the peeper male from our very mean male has been just great so relieved we made sure no one hatched any more babies as I am so thankful he is a gentle soul.
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    Old Fashioned, Common Sense Chicken Keeping.

    i free range my birds during the day and they head for the coop at night. I had to put to sleep a very mean chicken and a male duck which were both causing such havoc. I never thought I would do such a thing as I am really removed from where my meat comes from but to be honest our place is so...
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    love love love this image.... speaks volumes
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    Male Duck killed my injured duck by trying to breed her as her neck is broken

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    Male Duck killed my injured duck by trying to breed her as her neck is broken

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    Male Duck killed my injured duck by trying to breed her as her neck is broken

    In Idaho but we have put him to rest he really was beginning to go after everyone and everything.... but thank you we had our vet put him to sleep as kindly as possible.
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    You gave me some great words....thanks I needed the brutal truth...everything is once again calm...

    You gave me some great words....thanks I needed the brutal truth...everything is once again calm here...we did have our vet put out duck down rather than trying to do it ourselves...it was just easier for me. But thank you for the honest words !!! of advice!!! Thank you...and my other...
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    I tell you I do not think I realized how much I was doing to pacify both the mean chicken and my...

    I tell you I do not think I realized how much I was doing to pacify both the mean chicken and my male drake - today harmony and quiet fell over our place and what was taking me 45 min took me 20 without having to move around him...so thanks again... it is not my norm to put a healthy animal down...
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    What to do about a mean male duck?

    All the conversation in this thread is true although it may not be for everyone to cull their own we took ours to our vet and then buried on property because they are our pets we are not raising for anything but eggs. I appreciate the truth here and even though it was hard I can tell you our...
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    Quick note to you for just sharing the truth... I am following it.... as hard as it is but it is...

    Quick note to you for just sharing the truth... I am following it.... as hard as it is but it is real and honest thank you
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    What to do about a mean male duck?

    I have tried to find the best way and for me it is taking him to my bird vet in Caldwell and having it done today at 230 just because it is not worth anyone getting hurt by him and even rehousing him he could hurt someone's dog or child
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    What to do about a mean male duck?

    I am facing the same issue have called every processing place around.... I just know mine has to go...sooo.... I am trying to find a way to do this right now too. I have a few friends who hunt so...have calls into them I just know I do not need the disharmony that this drake is causing.
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    Male Duck killed my injured duck by trying to breed her as her neck is broken

    I am broken hearted she died in my arms and I know she knew I was there she had a lot of personality for sure. I really adore Nolan but I can not have him hurting anyone so I will be watching and making a decision soon. I will not let him hurt anyone again so they are all separated unless I am...
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    Male Duck killed my injured duck by trying to breed her as her neck is broken

    I really appreciate your knowledge and I agree with most of what you have said actually all of what you have said. I am watching very closely and if I find I need to protect all I will take that step I am talking with a person who told me where to take to butcher him. I am hoping I do not have...
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