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    Cayuga or Not?

    I had a broody Muscovy who's eggs didn't turn out, so I got her 4 ducklings. I was told these were Cayuga, which I've never had before, but it seems like they have a lot of yellow (plus one with a lighter beak). I don't really care what breed they are, I just wanted them to distract mama duck...
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    Is this a prolapsed vent? Coturnix Quail

    Is this a slightly prolapsed vent? I've seen pretty bad ones in my chickens but haven't with my quail yet. Does this need treatment or will it go back on its own? Thanks, from a quail newbie!
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    Lavender Orpington - Cockerel or Pullet?

    I hatched out these two in early April, so they are about 3.5 months old. I have never had this breed before and I'm having a hard time determining what sex they are. At first I thought one cockerel and one pullet, as one of them has more of a comb than the other, and its tail feathers are...
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    Chinese Geese Ratio

    What's an appropriate male to female ratio for Chinese Geese? I have 3 young geese and 1 gander, all about 2 months old. Would it be okay to keep just a pair or should I keep more than one female? I see lots of different answers online about ratios and am looking for someone with experience with...
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    Sexing Barred Rock Chicks

    Looking for help sexing these 2 week old BR chicks! Thanks in advance 😊
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    Checking Egg Fertility After Failed Incubation

    Can you crack open eggs that have been incubated for three weeks and still use the bullseye to see if they are fertilized? Someone I gave hatching eggs to said she had none hatch, and she had a friend open them and see that over half were not fertilized. This was a surprise for me as I have...
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    Little Bumps on Quail Egg - What is it?

    That's what I was hoping for! Thank you
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    Little Bumps on Quail Egg - What is it?

    I just collected this fresh quail egg, laid within the last 12 hours. I've never seen one with these little bumps before. Anyone know what it is? Thanks in advance!
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    Turkeys Gone Wild!

    In the spring of 2021, I brought home my first Sweetgrass turkey hatching eggs. We hatched out about a dozen, and bought a few SG poults from other farmers to diversify the genetics. We ended up with a great flock of about 16 turkeys. They had their own coop separate from the chickens and ducks...
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    Wild bird seeds for chickens?

    I don't think it would do any harm in moderation, I gave my chickens a suet ball meant for wild birds the other day and they loved it!
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    Cold weather treats?

    A local grocery store near me makes fresh suet balls for wild birds, I bought a couple as a treat and my chickens went NUTS for them! A little bit of extra fat and protein for those cold days!
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    Is it safe to eat duck eggs laid in water?

    I eat my duck eggs if they're laid anywhere except in water! Even if they're a bit dirty, the bloom should protect them. I have a few drakes and can say for certain, fertilized eggs are no different for eating. The only difference is that they will eventually develop if sat on for long enough :)
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    Muscovy eggs

    Yes! We ate lots last year. They seem to taste pretty similar, you will find they are harder to crack and the egg whites are thicker. The yolks might taste a bit creamier than chicken eggs, but there's not a huge difference. I've heard a lot of people say they are better for baking too. Enjoy!
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    Muscovy Eggs Won't Hatch

    Looking for the duck hatching experts! I have scoured the internet and can't find a reason that makes sense why my Muscovy eggs aren't hatching. Our own eggs are definitely fertile, we let a mama hen hatch out a clutch and she hatched 11 out of 12 eggs. The trouble comes when we incubate them...
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    Ended 12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!

    Blue Copper Marans, hatched 25 March.
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