I have three tiny ducks that look exactly like these two so even tho I was told one was female, I'm not believing that. But the name of the duck breed that I was given couldn't be found with a google search. They are very tiny, smaller than they look here. 1/2 the size of a runner duck. For...
I have chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, etc. but never pheasants....I really want some ornamental. But is this reasonable? I'm thinking of an aviary about 8 x 20 feet, 1/2 inch hardware cloth with a roof. It would go on the bare ground so that I can plant shrubs etc. I would use a...
Thank you. I’ll crack the eggs tomorrow am and see. We have grandchildren and we do want to experience chicks hatching. I’m going to show my ignorance with this question but if I leave the eggs and then realize she’s not really broody how long would the eggs be good to eat?
One, maybe two, of my young hens has just started laying 2 weeks ago. One was laying on the bare shelf of my She Shed. I’ve set her up with a nest box now but we take her one egg a day from the nest. She spends so much time in her box I’m wondering if she’s broody and if she is, is it likely...
The pond isn’t their only source of water but it does need topping off. The ducks and geese haven’t started using it yet but it took about a week before they got into the baby pool I had. Lilies are a great idea, thank you!
Hi, I came on here asking for info about the foundation of my future coop and have read this forum so many times for ideas. I wanted to send an update on where we are now. It's become a family affair. My husband who builds hospitals but refused to build my coop has even gotten into it!
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Stay tuned. I've seen man made covers that only the rabbits and guinea pigs could get under...that is one thought about the roosters. But stay tuned...it definitely will be an expensive experiment.