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    New coop help with questions

    We were thinking the same thing (enclosed free range area) for the time we are gone and they can't be let out to roam the property.
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    new to duck raising

    Survival rates are much higher when they have a friend. They are so much happier as well!
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    New coop help with questions

    Good questions and since we are about to built our first coop (since I was a kid) I am anxious to see what experienced coop folks answer with. My question in the meantime - wouldn't any kind of a floor (vs hay/dirt/grass) eventually rot from their waste? Now by asking this, I don't mean the...
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    New Member :)

    Thanks! It's only a thought for now but if I'm struggling with finding quality eggs locally (non soy, non gmo fed) then I know there are plenty more like me. Might as well seek the opportunity if I can but one day at a time. :D
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    New Member :)

    Oh gosh.. so much to consider! I actually didn't think about not knowing the sex with the babies - learned that mistake with the duckies and ended up with 3 males and a female who did not like so many boyfriends! We found a great alternative but boy was it a tough time until then. As for...
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    New Member :)

    Thanks for all of this information!!!
  7. The kiddo learning to drive the hay baler. He did a great job that day!

    The kiddo learning to drive the hay baler. He did a great job that day!

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  8. Duckies when we first brought them home.

    Duckies when we first brought them home.

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  9. The fainting goat (Scaredy Goat) checking out their new house.

    The fainting goat (Scaredy Goat) checking out their new house.

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  10. Treat time! 4 dwarfs and a rescued fainting goat

    Treat time! 4 dwarfs and a rescued fainting goat

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  11. Nothing like a country sunrise!

    Nothing like a country sunrise!

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  12. Meet Jager.. Good looking pup if I do say so myself!

    Meet Jager.. Good looking pup if I do say so myself!

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  13. Lots of surrogates helping out with all of these babies.

    Lots of surrogates helping out with all of these babies.

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  14. Some more babies needing our help.

    Some more babies needing our help.

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  15. After reading suggestions online, we found that Mom was moo-ing for her in the spot she gave birth. We can't believe she returned just like we had read. We coerced her into the pen and re-introduced Hope to her. After lots of crossed fingers and little patience, Hope found her way to Mom and began nursing. Mom wasn't thrilled at first but finally connected with her baby. Thank goodness Mom nursed Hope in the first hour or so after birth.. that Colostrum "gold" sure helped with Hope's survival and of course the TLC she received.

    After reading suggestions online, we found that Mom was moo-ing for her in the spot she gave birth. We can't believe she returned just like we had read. We coerced her into the pen and re-introduced Hope to her. After lots of crossed fingers and little patience, Hope found her way to Mom and began nursing. Mom wasn't thrilled at first but finally connected with her baby. Thank goodness Mom nursed Hope in the first hour or so after birth.. that Colostrum "gold" sure helped with Hope's survival and of course the TLC she received.

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