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    Goose vs. Incubator?

    About 5 years old. I have 3 bonded pairs of geese all about the same age. This is the first one to start laying. I didn’t have them last year. I adopted them from a friend who couldn’t keep them anymore
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    Goose vs. Incubator?

    Hey y’all, my Toulouse goose just started laying and I definitely want some goslings this year. I was wondering if a goose is better at hatching our eggs or if the incubator is the way to go. When I hatched duck eggs, I figured 50% was a good hatch rate. What is the hatch rate for goose eggs...
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    Black/Lavender Orpington or Olive Egger?

    Thanks for the info! I plan on hatching my own ‘barnyard mix’ in the future, so I wonder what genetics these ladies will bring to the mix!
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    Black/Lavender Orpington or Olive Egger?

    I see what you mean about the body type. The first one looks like my buff orpingtons. I’m going to run with the assumption that’s what she is. And I guess we will have to wait and see about the other one!
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    Black/Lavender Orpington or Olive Egger?

    I recently purchased some 14-week-old pullets from a neighbor who got them from Meter Hatchery’s rare breed assortment. I was told that these two pullets were black/lavender orpingtons, but is there a chance they are olive eggers? Or possibly blue orpingtons? What’s the difference between a blue...
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    What have you been reading?

    I’ve been reading the Red Queen series for the last few weeks. It’s YA, but highly recommended from several English teacher friends of mine. It has not disappointed!
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    Female duck dilemma!

    I used to have a whole flock of runners. I hatched them out myself and they were bonded to me. Followed me around everywhere!
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    Laundry detergent and ducks

    I haven’t seen him using his gland yet, mostly just waddling around trying to shake the water off. I’ll keep watching. Thanks!
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    Laundry detergent and ducks

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    Laundry detergent and ducks

    So I have one of those old plumbing systems where my home’s grey water drains into the yard. I was doing laundry today and noticed one of my Pekins playing in the puddle near the drainpipe. I already use natural detergents free of dyes, fragrance, and phosphates (so I’m not worried about...
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    Geese in NC

    Hi calderman, I live in the triad area as well. I have 6 Toulouse geese and would be open to introducing them to my little flock. You mentioned them being aggressive to a drake. Have they been around any other geese before? Thanks!
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    Bored duckling; Tips?

    It's great that you are working on getting this little one some stimulation! I had a situation last year that I ended up losing 13 of my 14 ducklings at 4 weeks old. It was heartbreaking (still not quite sure what happened). The one duck that remained was traumatized and had stunted growth from...
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    Favorite duck breed or breeds and why?

    I chose to focus my flock on Welsh Harlequins. They are very docile and friendly, so I find it easy to corral them and bring them to food/treats whenever I call them. They are also good layers (I have tracked one of my ducks since the beginning of the year and she has only missed 3 days so far)...
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    Welsh Harlequin Ducklings (1 Month Update)

    I wouldn't worry about that too much. I hand-raised an Indian Runner with careful attention, and she loves to come up and eat right out of my hand. She'll let me pet her and hold her, and none of the other ducks will do that. I don't think the other, more skittish, ducks have had any negative...
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    Welsh Harlequin Ducklings (1 Month Update)

    Love it! Keep the pics coming!
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