Recent content by scooter2426

I had a neighbor ask if we clip our birds wings (chickens and Welsh Harlequin ducks). From what I have read, WH aren't big flyers but do I still need to clip their wings? I have an 8 week old WH drake and 4, 1 week old WH ducklings. Also, 2 chicks that are probably 6-8 weeks old as well. I...

It's my understanding that new chicks and ducks need high brooder walls to protect them from drafts. I would think an aquarium would work great for the first week at least. After that, maybe not so much for ducks because they grow so quickly. But I don't see a problem for chicks. Please correct...

Thank you! We banded them today and I'm going to try to take pics weekly to watch how they change!