Recent content by rlehl2144

I know this is an old thread, but I am curious as to how subsequent generations of the Golden 300 lay. Are they just as good of layers as the 1st generation? I did have Khaki Cambpells, but I lost them due to sneaky coyotes and cunning raccoons. I stumbled upon the Golden 300 breed and have...

I need help! My eggs are at 29 days now, with signs of 3 of them that have clearly pipped through. One of them started 48 hours ago with no progress. I followed instructions for the Brinsea, filling both reservoirs with water and not opening the lid 2 days prior to hatch day. I came home...

Here's an update on my ducks. One of the hens started laying again about 4 days ago and the other started molting, so she isn't laying. The drake has been eating and is slowly gaining weight. He is growing new feathers over his neck wound and even though he still holds it an odd way, he seems...

I am positive it was a coon. Not only have we trapped & killed 10 in the vicinity of the coop, but their M.O. fits perfectly. They pull out the crops and eat the contents, leaving much of the meat untouched. We are very rural and live close to a creek where they frequent, I'm sure it will...

I've put some powdered antibiotic in the water, but he seems to have a trust issue, as he wont accept anything from me. Perhaps, you are right; the more I catch him & hold him the more likely he will eat/drink from my hand. I will try the cup with electrolytes next. Thanks for the idea...

Thanks!

It's been a week and 3 days since the raccoons attacked my ducks, left 6 dead and 3 wounded. I had a few eggs in the fridge and remember reading that fertilized eggs can be held in cool temperatures for up to 3 weeks before putting in the incubator. I sprang into action, bought an incubator...

How are ducks doing, Cowgirllil?

So my only drake that survived the coon attack over a week ago has been refusing to extend his neck. He holds it close to his body at all times. He will drink, but not eat. I have personally seen him run over to dropped food, only to lower his head a bit and then unable to pick it up. He...

That's a positive sign. I'll bet once it is stabilized he'll be just fine.

They seemed to be a little better this morning. They were quaking a little, which is a great improvement! I placed them in a spare outdoor dog kennel with water and elevated their food pan so they don't have to bend their necks. It worked and they started eating! I don't know why I did not think...

Thank-you.

I figured they were in a state of shock, but i am clueless beyond that. Thank-you for the advice, Amiga, I will try that.

Poor guy! We had one that a chicken hen got a hold of 1 of our ducklings and broke part of its beak off. I read that it is much like breaking a fingernail, except it doesn't grow back. Ours matured into an adult with no problems. She still has a part of the beak missing, but it doesn't seem to...