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    Is it important to break a broody hen?

    awww, so sweet. I may do that. What’s kept me from getting chicks this year has just been the amount of work they are. If I could leave it to FooFoo, that’d be great.
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    Is it important to break a broody hen?

    If I do that, when the chicks are hatched, do I have to put them in a brooder and everything like normal? Or does she raise them?
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    Is it important to break a broody hen?

    This is the first time I’ve encountered a broody hen. Her name is FooFoo and she’s a Cochin. About 14 months old. Right now, she’s sitting on golf balls. We don’t have any fertilized eggs. I’ve read about it being important to “break” broodiness, but as a natural process in the chicken’s...
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    Will my mallard duck have ducklings?

    I live in Washington state (west side) usually by mid October it starts getting cold and stays that way for awhile, but very rarely extreme. We usually get snow once or twice a year. Right now no signs of being broody, so I’ll keep an eye out. We’ve never had a hen before though, so I’m not 100%...
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    Will my mallard duck have ducklings?

    Awesome and very helpful answer thanks so much.
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    Will my mallard duck have ducklings?

    Okay makes sense! I’m wondering if even if she is broody, should I take away eggs until at least spring when it would be (weather wise) an okay time for ducklings? Not seeing any eggs yet right now though. Thanks for the reply
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    Will my mallard duck have ducklings?

    So possibly she could have them now if she were broody and willing to take care of them but she probably won’t be?
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    Will my mallard duck have ducklings?

    Okay thanks!
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    Will my mallard duck have ducklings?

    Hi y’all I have three mallard ducks. Two drakes and one hen. I know the ratio isn’t ideal, but we didn’t know the gender when we were raising them. We keep a close eye on their behavior and so far everyone gets along well. They were hatched in late April, so now they are about 18 weeks old. I...
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    Mallard Males getting their feathers!

    Haha woops, I meant to say right- just edited that. Anyways, thank you!! Can’t wait to see their beautiful plumage.
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    Mallard Males getting their feathers!

    Hey y’all! Pretty easy question, but I’m having trouble finding the answer myself so I’d love your help. I have mallards that are 13 weeks old. The Drakes began growing their gray feathers in a noticeable way about two weeks ago. I’m just wondering about when they will be fully feathered out...
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    Rooster, right? Also need help with breed identification.

    Haha, thank you. I guess it’s all part of the fun. Appreciate the reply!
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    Rooster, right? Also need help with breed identification.

    Haha yes. Thank you! I appreciate the reply!
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    Rooster, right? Also need help with breed identification.

    yes, both of the last two chickens are very nice I’m so happy to have them. I squat by them and they jump up on my arm. I’ve never had such sweet birds :)
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    Rooster, right? Also need help with breed identification.

    great thank you for the confirmation!
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