Recent content by Lordess
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If feed stores closed and you can’t free range...
My first 2 years keeping chickens I let them free range. Until my yard all the way around the house turned to a weedy sand lot. The 3rd year in, I've managed to mostly contain them in the back yard. But my old timers won't stay in. The major difference here is the amount of feed they consume is...- Lordess
- Post #301
- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Mealworms farming
So, I started my mealworms. I've had them a few months, it was during the winter and my beetles died, I kept the frass in case there were eggs, luckily there were eggs and now things are really going. I Have oats and wheat bran in the bins. All of The frass is turning into something like a silky...- Lordess
- Post #226
- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Duck hen problem
I acquired a pair of ducks two days ago. Due to the distance etc they were sight unseen. Attaching photo of hen. Is this an egg bound problem or ascites? The sag/pouch is near dragging the ground. I called the breeder and she said it was due to the trip and not laying her egg that day. I... -
Duck feed advice
Thank you for the suggestion. Does it require any brewer's yeast/niacin supplementation? -
Duck feed advice
Ive moved to a rural area. The feed options are limited from local feed stores. I'm not fond of the options. Chicken feeds with antibiotics and or similar game bird feeds. The brand available is Flint River Mills. The nearest tractor supply cannot keep the feeds stocked consistently to choose a... -
Duck Breed Focus - Saxony
When I decided to raise ducks for the homestead for meat and eggs I researched breeds and chose the Saxony duck. Little did I realize how difficult it was to find them. A stroke of luck I happened across an ad of Craigslist just an hour from me. I got my first breeding pair about 2 years ago. We... -
How many Ducks does everyone have.
Hello, I have Saxony Ducks. 3 yo drake 2 - 2 yo hens Under 6 months - 3 drakes 3 hens 4 unsexed ducklings