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    How do I know my duck eggs are fertile?

    They do have a plastic bathtub and a large basin, but I've never seen them get in it or even drink from it.
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    How do I know my duck eggs are fertile?

    I do not have one yet unfortunately :( I got the ducks for free from a friend who said they don't need one.
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    How do I know my duck eggs are fertile?

    How long after laying should I crack them open? They started laying 3 days ago, would it be visible at this point?
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    How do I know my duck eggs are fertile?

    Hello everyone, I've had chickens for a while now, and just got 3 ducks, 1 male 2 female. They are big, white, with a red face, I believe muscovy ducks. My worry is, I've had them for about 2 months now and I've never seen the male mating. With my roosters I see it every day. I keep them to...
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    I think my chicken are not laying because they are old. How do I find their age?

    Hello everyone. I got 8 hens last week and I was told they are at the age when they just started laying. They looked older, but I'm no expert. But now that a week later I still only get 1-2 eggs a day worries me, and I really want to find out how old they are. Here are some pictures, maybe it's...
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    How bad is slaked lime for chicken?

    Now I know it's what you're supposed to use, but mine is already on the wood. :(
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    How bad is slaked lime for chicken?

    I just build some nest boxes and after a few layers of paint, I went over it with lime. I didn't know at the time that there's more than one type, and it turns out I used slaked lime. People say it burns skin, but I had it on my skin for hours and didn't feel a thing. Is it safe to put it in...
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    I just got my first chicken ever yesterday and I think I need some changes to my coop.

    Hi, thanks for the reply. The wire basket will be filled made into another nest. I don't know if they like to be up there or down on the floor, so I did both. It will be painted and whitewashed in a few days. How do I need to set up the litter? Designate a corner, fill it with hay or something...
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    I just got my first chicken ever yesterday and I think I need some changes to my coop.

    Hello people, I'm completely new to this, have no idea what I'm doing and could use a little help if it's no problem to ask. :) I have 8 hens and 1 rooster. The floor of my coop is plywood nailed on top of pallets. Seemed like a great and simple idea, until I had to clean out all the poop with...
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