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    3 week old duckling with a slipped hock! Help!

    I noticed yesterday that one of my ducklings was limping. I didn't worry too much about it then (kicking myself now). Today when I got a good look at her, her knee is very swollen. I did alot of online research and found that she most definately slipped a hock tendon. From the reading I did...
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    Help! Found a duck hatchling and I don't know ducks!

    Earlier today I found what looks to be a 1-3 day old duck hatchling. There is no nest, mother, or other ducklings. This was at home on our farm. We haven't seen any ducks in the area ever and we are surprised to find this one as we have 2 yard dogs who regularly run the yard. So I brought it...
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    Wrinkled Egg Shell?

    What is up with this egg? I have had a few eggs like these. I think I know the hen that is laying them and She is in the nest for a very long time. Anyways, first time having chickens. Any info would be great. Thanks!
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    Hatching Help! 1st attempt at incubating

    My eggs arestarting day 24 now. I had one pip early on day 18 but didn't absorb his yolk. He didn't make it. Anyways, I just did a float test. All eggs do a low float with about 15% of egg above the water. There is No movement in the eggs when left for 25 seconds to float. I can't hear...
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    First Egg Countdown

    We now have TWO layers! Found 2 eggs in the coop this morning. Midget is still laying in the box instead of the nesting boxes, and now we have Anna laying in the corner of the coop behind a shovel. I messed up both the nests in hopes that they use the boxes instead. Golf ball still in the...
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    First Egg Countdown

    Midget has now laid 5 eggs in 6 days. She's amazing! (and OH LORD they taste wonderful!) She is still my only hen laying. They other 5 are also 24 weeks. Hopefully they will start laying soon. Can someone please give me a little input with what to do with the eggs after? Should I wash...
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    First Egg Countdown

    Midget is 24 weeks now. I know how you feel! I was super anxious waiting for that first egg to come. She's still the only one laying, however I have 2 more hens that are now squatting for the roosters. Hopefully they will start laying soon! Good luck with your EE's!
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    First Egg Countdown

    Midget laid her second egg this morning. Her first egg was 2 days ago. This one is also green, abit bigger and with less blood spots. I've also noticed that one of my roosters is very protective of her and doesn't leave her side. So cute! He's also the one that I've seen her mate with. Last...
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    First Egg Countdown

    I have Americauna EE's. I was told that they lay pink, blue, and green eggs. (Not sure if they lay brown or white) This was our first egg, and it's green!
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    First Egg Countdown

    WE HAVE AN EGG!!! YEAY! Midget is in a storage box in the coop. They NEVER go in here, and didn't see the point of moving it. She's not supposed to be in here. LOOK! AN EGG!! It's GREEN! Medium sized egg (compared to store bought). YEAY!
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    First Egg Countdown

    The golf ball trick seems to work too. The nesting box that was all messed up was the only one with a golf ball in it. The golf ball was moved to the end and burried as well. cool!
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    First Egg Countdown

    OH OH OH!!! WE HAVE PROGRESS!! I went in to check the nesting boxes this morning and one of the boxes (which all have been completely untouched since install) was completely messed up! The shavings inside were all pushed around to make a more nest like hole. YEAY! Hopefully we will see an...
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    First Egg Countdown

    Ok Ladies, I need some help. I have 23.5 week old EE's who still haven't laid an egg. This is my first time with chickens so I'm new to this. Can you tell by the waddles if they will lay soon? #1 Princess Jasmine (Can you tell I have little girls) #2 on left Big Mama, #3 on right...
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    First Egg Countdown

    Honestly my husband's family used to keep chickens for meat all the time. So when it came to processing the chicken I just let him do it. This is my first time having chickens so I had no idea how to do it. I didn't have a problem putting the roosters down because they really were a pain in...
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    First Egg Countdown

    From what I can tell we have 2 roosters and 6 hens. We originally had 4 roosters but 2 of them were bullying the ladies to the point of starving them. So those roosters made excellent chicken soup. But the ones that we have now all seem to get along wonderfully. They are quiet, protective...
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