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    New Jersey

    Any chance anyone in N.J. is in need of a female Pekin duck about 18 weeks old? Our three ducklings grew up to be two boys and a girl. I’m worried the girl will get hurt by the boys when the hormones kick in. Reach out if interested. Thank you!
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    Rehome 3 month old Female Pekin duck- NJ

    Hi! First time duck owner here. I have three Pekin ducks around 18 weeks old. It turns out I have two males and one female. I need to rehome her as I don’t want to boys to hurt her once mating starts. We are in Brick, NJ. Please reach out if interested. Thanks!
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    6 week old Ducklings inside still!!

    I need help from my Duck loving friends! I live in NJ and the weather has been rainy for 6 days and in the 40's. My 6 week old Ducklings are still inside my garage! I have them in a big pool with towels on the bottom. It is SOOO gross. I need to clean everyday and it's cold and freezing...
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    Broody adopting new chick- help!

    Hey Everyone! I have read a lot about introducing a broody hen to an adopted chick, but there seems to be some conflicting info. I´m hoping you guys can help me! I have a coop that is elevated 3 feet with a ramp that goes into the enclosed run. I only 3 hens right now. We were hoping to...
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    Comb is needing and badly hurt

    And she is not new. They all were baby chicks together last spring.
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    Comb is needing and badly hurt

    She is the smallest. I have two buff orphingtons and two black sex links. She went broody back in April and finally gave up in July. I have noticed that she is the lowest on totem pole. She is the last to eat a treat and everyone will take it from her. Last week, I found blood in the nesting...
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    Comb is needing and badly hurt

    Help! My little bantam is being picked on and her comb looks pretty bloody. I put her in the run by herself just now but the other 4 girls have to come home to roost soon. What should I do to help her injury, prevent further attacks and is it ok for her to roost with the others at night?
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    Hawks!! Poultry netting or chicken tractor?

    Chicken tractor it is!! I’m going to start building one. Thx!
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    Hawks!! Poultry netting or chicken tractor?

    Hi! I’m hoping to get some advice. I’m a new chicken owner. I have five delightful friendly hens that are 25 weeks. Only one started laying last week. I have been allowing them to free-range from late morning until late afternoon-sometimes they go to bed before I even come to call them in for...
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    New coop! Should I wrap some of the run to protect the girls from the wind?

    Ok. Glad to hear someone else agrees that it may be tough with such a small coop and to actually not be able to "feel" the draft. I think that is a super idea to cover the windows except the top 2 inches! I hadn't thought of that. I was actually going to order the plexiglass to fit right in...
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    New coop! Should I wrap some of the run to protect the girls from the wind?

    I meant to attach some pictures of the inside.
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    New coop! Should I wrap some of the run to protect the girls from the wind?

    SO glad you mentioned ventilation! This is another one of those things that has been driving me bonkers. I made a screen ventilation that in the warmer weather is amazing, but I pretty much close it at night now to help with drafts. Unfortunately, they roost pretty much at head level with...
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    New coop! Should I wrap some of the run to protect the girls from the wind?

    Ok. I will take a look tomorrow and see how I can attach that. Thanks!
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    New coop! Should I wrap some of the run to protect the girls from the wind?

    Thank you! I was searching and searching for inspiration with no luck. But I read enough on site to learn that I can make a pretty cute coop close to the house if I am careful with consistent cleaning and no loose food laying around! The girls use their coop just to sleep! :)
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    New coop! Should I wrap some of the run to protect the girls from the wind?

    Thank you! So psyched for our one egg breakfast tomorrow! haha I think we will use either tarp or roll up and down fabric? I'm still toying with some ideas. Currently, I have plastic wrap on the windy side. But it sure doesn't look all that great!
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